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Sam + Ben

December 27, 2009 – 9:51 pm

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There is no better sibling name combo, in my book, than Sam and Ben. Simple, strong, complementary…and one day, best friends.

Sam became a big brother 8 days ago, and today he introduced me to his new baby (whose name is “Baby Brother AND Benjamin”). Sam was a Sugar Baby three years ago, and I love, love, love photographing our babies all grown up, with little brothers and sisters of their own.

Ben proved to be the opposite of his older brother as a newborn…sleepy, curly, and dry ’till the very end (at which point he baptized Mom instead of Dad, another opposite from last time).

But he is just as beautiful, and has the added bonus of having a sweetheart of a big brother to follow around VERY soon.

Three year olds are their very own challenge during any photography session, and my hat goes off to Sam for being unbelievably cooperative today.

He was pretty fascinated with all of Ben’s parts and pieces:
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This one just makes me happy…you can see *exactly* how hard Sam was trying to do *exactly* what I was asking him to do. Love this kid!
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Sweet Pea Ben:
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Congratulations you two…you have a beautiful family, and two very special little boys to watch grow. I hope this next year brings nothing but laughter and joy to your family of four :)
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Brady + Lowery

December 14, 2009 – 1:40 am

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Brady and Lowery’s mom emailed last week on the off chance that we had an opening available. Whaddya know, I’m all caught up! So yes, I was happy to fit them in. However, last week it not only managed to rain, but I was struck with the the Great Tummy Bug of 2009. It wasn’t pretty, so we rescheduled.

Fast forward a week, and these amazing parents ran a MARATHON a few hours before their session. Hoss(es? What’s the plural of hoss?).

Anyway, I was impressed.

Which sadly doesn’t mean I took it easy on them; making them hike up and down trails, swing their kids around like they were featherlight, and generally gave them an additional workout. What can I say, I’m empathetic like that ;)

But look…SO WORTH IT:
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Look who’s 1!
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*SWOON*
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Sofia + Jake

November 22, 2009 – 6:36 pm

My two eldest (Sam and Ben) have best friends that just happen to also be brother and sister…meet Jake and Sofia (and their gorgeous parents). These kids are at our house (or ours are at theirs) just as often as they can finagle it, and of course we love it because they are just the sweetest, most respectful kids with great big hearts (and we parents KNOW how important that is!).

Jake and Sof’s mom is also the magic behind several of Sugar’s gorgeous mommies…her hair and makeup skills are incredible, and her cute new salon, Moxie, is about as funky and cool as it gets.

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Sweet and sexy, all at the same time:
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LOVE. THIS.
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Aidan, CJ + Gavin

November 21, 2009 – 9:47 pm

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Gavin had his 6 month baby plan session on Friday and OH MY GOODNESS do I love these kids. Four years ago (or was it 5?) Sugar opened for business and we jumped right in with both feet with our first round of holiday mini sessions. Aidan brought his parents, and I’ve been blessed to watch their family of three grow into a family of five over the years (and document each first year of life, or at least every fall, with my camera).

I love this session so much because it was just so. real. Life as a family of five is chaotic, crazy, loud and wonderful. Big sisters zoom by on scooters and little brothers bounce and squeal in the living room.

It isn’t perfect…it’s BETTER than perfect.
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Case in point (how much do I LOOOOVE this image? It makes me laugh out loud every time I see it):
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Ahhhh…but this? The real deal.
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And sweet moments like this can’t be created (or recreated). They just ARE.
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Sweet, sweet Gavin. Well loved by all (but not afraid to speak his mind):
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Miguel + William

November 1, 2009 – 2:49 pm

After a week of what feels like constant rain and rescheduled session after rescheduled session, we were so thrilled to see the sun on Saturday morning! William had his last baby plan session, and we had a great time playing in the fall leaves and moving in completely opposite directions (as little boys are wont to do).

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Miguel loved running full speed. AT ME. No photographers were harmed during this session (and objects in the lens are closer than they appear).
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William, however, was a little easier to capture ;)
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I just adore this last capture!
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