Luke │ Jackson Ann Arbor Newborn Photographer

This poor family has gone through a lot to get to this session... first a lingering case of jaundice for Mr. Luke. And then his sister was sick with the flu (beginning Christmas Day, at that!) that cancelled our first attempt at a session. The ENTIRE FAMILY (well, except lucky little guy) had the flu, thus canceling our second attempt at the session. Finally.... everyone is healthy and happy and we were able to go through with our plans.




Luke is such an adorable little guy. And his proud big sis was thrilled to get her own little "mini session" out of it!

This next image.... I showed it to her on my LCD screen and she just cracked herself up over it. Such a cutie!!

Contest Voting Postponed...

The contest voting for the Cutest Baby-to-Be Contest will be postponed until Friday. So, until then (alright, let's say Thursday at 9am) I'll accept any additional entries.

Sunday's Interview with Jane!

Jane Dawson: Jackson, MI

How many children and names, ages: Grace, 4 1/2 mos

What are you hoping Santa gets you this year: UGG Boots, Classic Short Chestnut- I am obsessed with my UGGS

What are the kiddos wishing for: She probably would be happy eating the wrapping paper- LOL. She is getting a "johnny jumper"-like contraption.

What do you love about the holiday season: Getting together with family and friends and vacation from work!

What is something we won¢t catch you doing during the holidays: Shopping last minute- holy stressful.

Favorite holiday snack or dessert: Swedish wafers, they are these delicate little cookies that melt in your mouth-mmmmm....

Your favorite websites: myspace.com, GAP.com, babycenter.com. I could seriously waste an entire day on the internet.

Favorite book or magazine: "This Much I Know is True" by Wally Lamb. US Weekly is my weekly indulgence.

Favorite salon: Number Six Salon in Farmington Hills, MI (so worth the drive)

Favorite restaurant: PF Changs or Olive Garden

Your favorite time of day and why: The morning when I wake up my sweet baby girl and she is absolutely giddy to see me.

Do you go to work outside the home or are you a full time mommy: I work full time as a pharmaceutical rep but wish I could stay home at least part time.

Anything else you would like to share with us: God Bless and Happy Holidays!

Here is adorable little Grace at just a few weeks old. Keep watching... she'll be appearing on the blog as a 6 month old!!

Saturday's Interview with Emily!

Name and city: Emily , Saline, MIHow many children and names, ages: Joshua (3 1/2 Years), Jacob (20 months)

What are you hoping Santa gets you this year: He already got me a new camera!

What are the kiddos wishing for: Trucks, trains, anything with wheels, Thomas the train jammies

What do you love about the holiday season: Everything except the credit card bills

What is something we won¢t catch you doing during the holidays: dieting

Favorite holiday snack or dessert: Chocolate Mousse Pie that my mom makes...YUM!!!

Your favorite websites: Pg.org, slickdeals, nicole barczak photography :)

Favorite book or magazine: The last book I read was 1-2-3 Magic

Favorite salon: She comes to my house to do my hair!!! Gotta Love it!

Favorite restaurant: J. Alexander's

Your favorite time of day and why: I love when the kids first wake up and when they're winding down for the day-lots of snuggles

Do you go to work outside the home or are you a full time mommy: I work part-time outside the home, but am still a full time mommy!

I love this image from their summer session:

Friday's (late) Interview with Nicole!

Name and city: Nicole Ruiz, Lansing

How many children and names, ages: Sienna-3 years old, Adora almost 6 months (seems like both minutes and an eternity since I was pregnant with her!)

What are you hoping Santa gets you this year: Some time to relax would be nice! :)

What are the kiddos wishing for: Sienna won't stop reiterating that she wants clay from Grandma's Lake from Santa. How we are going to make THAT work in mid winter, I have no clue.

What do you love about the holiday season: There's definitely "something" in the air this time of year. I love the sense of "joy" the season brings!!

What is something we wonʼt catch you doing during the holidays: Hmm....not sure on that but you can bet I'll be loading up on holiday desserts!

Favorite holiday snack or dessert: My mom's famous pumpkin bread, sans raisins for me!

Your favorite websites: I can't say I have one!

Favorite book or magazine: Ode, Mother Jones....although I rarely have time to read anymore!

Favorite salon: Douglas J

Favorite restaurant: The most memorable dinner we've had was at the Foxtown Grill in Detroit.

Your favorite time of day and why: I like morning. There's something really satisfying about being up and about bright and early. Plus, sometimes Adora will catch a cat nap and I can enjoy a few sips of my latte in utter peace! :)

Do you go to work outside the home or are you a full time mommy: Ok, ready for this? I am a full time mommy with a full time job! Think taking your child to work day...EVERY day. Minus the commute. Anyone want to join in my quest for insanity?!

Anything else you would like to share with us: I have been THE biggest Prince fan since the age of three. Being pregnant and giving birth has been the most momentous and spiritual experience of my life. Dancing on stage at a Prince concert was a close second. ;)


Here is one of my favorites from her maternity session:

Thursday's Interview with Heather!

Name and city:

Heather Morrison, formerly of Jackson, MI (apparently just so I could meet this great photographer) but now we live in O'Fallon, MO

How many children and names, ages:

Savannah, 4 1/2 yrs

Sawyer, 2 yrs

What are you hoping Santa gets you this year:

Realistically or in my dreams?? books on Photography, a sewing machine, a shopping spree, and I've always wanted a simple diamond solitaire necklace.

What are the kiddos wishing for:

Savannah has a short list: The Barbie Island Princess Movie, The Wizard of Oz Movie, and gum. Yes, gum. haha!

Sawyer would say balls, balls and balls. Maybe bats, hockey sticks, golf clubs and goals thrown in there too.

What do you love about the holiday season:

Every thing. Seriously... I catch myself saying "this is my favorite part of Christmas"... about every thing.

What is something we won¢t catch you doing during the holidays:

Drinking Eggnog. It scares me.

Favorite holiday snack or dessert:

Mmmm... pretty much any Christmas cookie. Oh, and I loooove a good peppermint cheesecake!

Your favorite websites:

Storypeople.com -I could read the stories all day

My friends' blogs -I love keeping up on the little details!

Craigslist

Favorite book or magazine:

Just one? Hmmm... Love Max Lucado books. Magazines; who can turn down a good People, InTouch or the like??

Favorite salon:

Um, I forget what a salon is....

Favorite restaurant:

I like steakhouses... the kind where you have a bucket of peanuts on the table and you can throw the shells right on the floor.

Your favorite time of day and why:
Weekday evenings after the kids go to bed. I like that time that my husband and I can hang out, decompress from the day, play a game or watch a movie and just relax.

Do you go to work outside the home or are you a full time mommy:

I'm a full time mommy for now

Here is Saw-Man from back in March:
And Miss Savannah this summer:

Wednesday's Interview with Courtney!

Name and city: Courtney Doty

How many children and names, ages: Penelope James Doty, 3 months

What are you hoping Santa gets you this year: How sad is it that I really want a Dyson vacuum???

What are the kiddos wishing for: She is too little to even think about it! Not to mention she has everything since she was just born! Secretly, though, she is wishing to gain some more weight! She is up to 10 lbs, but a few more pounds would be great!!

What do you love about the holiday season: I love buying presents for everyone else! Seeing peoples faces when they open a gift you know they will love is the best! I have organized a "secret santa" every year at work for that exact purpose!! Now with a little one, I can only imagine how fabulous the holidays will become! I also love the music...I listen to WNIC 100.3 starting in early November when they start playing holiday songs!! I sound great singing along in the car....

What is something we won't catch you doing during the holidays: Sleeping in! I am still a little kid at heart, and can't wait to get up and open presents!

Favorite holiday snack or dessert: 'Nuts and Bolts' - Basically it is my husband's family recipe for Chex mix. Super buttery, super salty, super delicious!!!

Your favorite websites: I don't really have one...Our computer has been on the fritz for some time, so I don't get to surf much....

Favorite book or magazine: I have subscribed to US weekly for years!! I love the hollywood gossip. Even when I was in college and couldn't afford food, I paid for my US weekly!! I read a ton of books, and enjoy chic lit by Jane Greene and Jennifer Weiner.

Favorite salon: Luigi Bruni. Love it.

Favorite restaurant: I love the Cheese Ravioli from Papa Vinos. Only like $10, and so yummy!!

Your favorite time of day and why: When I get home from work - 3:30 pm. I get to be with my daughter, relax, and enjoy the rest of the day.

Do you go to work outside the home or are you a full time mommy: I work full time (not that I want to...) at Beaumont Royal Oak as a Surgical Physician Assistant. I work in OB/GYN surgery, and have delivered over 2000 babies via c-section! I love my job, but would love to move to part time. I am working on my husband for that wish....

Anything else you would like to share with us: Just this: I never imagined I could love someone so much so quickly, and could not imagine my life without my daughter. I love being a mommy!! Happy Holidays!!

Thank you, Courtney! I'm sure Penelope has grown so much since I saw her last. Here she is, at just a few days old and under 6lbs!