Nothing delights me more than my singing kiddos.  Bailey is quite the performer, but only on her own time (so you’d better have that camera ready!).  And Parker really and truly loves to sing.  He is a little more hesitant about public performances, however, so as a doting mom, I just do what I gotta do to capture the show.  And really, shower acoustics can’t be beat..am I right?
Sing on, sweet P and B.  Your days will be so much more full when you give them their own score.

This blue-eyed beauty is the daughter of my friend, Kelly, who owns and operates Geronimo Kennels.  Kelly is doing an incredible job working with our puppy, Star, on some basic obedience.  I don’t think sweet Mary Jane will need much obedience instruction.  She is the most laid-back, peaceful, and pleasant 8 week old gal around.  How fun it will be for her to grow up in a home full of love, laughter, barks, and tail wags.

(please note the eyelashes on this young lady.  amazing!)

Kisses from Elka.  Get used to it, kiddo.

1…

2…

3…

FOUR years old!

I love you, girl.  And yes, I promise we’ll be together forever.

The sweet life, indeed.

Oh, how I love this face.

Hello there, bright eyes!

They are truly such kind, lovely, and joy-filled people.  Matt and I have shared so many special, scandalous, and downright FUN times with Jesse and Annie.

(And that little man Sam is the perfect little collaborative nugget of his folks.)

We are proud to call them our best Boles family buddies!

BONUS:  vintage Matt/Jan/Jesse/Annie.

 Yeah, it was kind of a big deal.

I photographed Luke’s big-ol’ fun family quite recently…but somehow, this handsome face just didn’t get enough one-on-one time with the camera.  I find it 100% unacceptable for this much cuteness to go unseen, so a quick morning meet-up at the park allowed us to remedy the situation.  Sweet Luke, I am delighted that we got to hang out a bit in a more intimate setting.

Big brother Reagan is allllmost 3, and his twin baby bros, Lincoln and Jackson, aren’t far behind him.  These handsome little balls of energy were a delight to chase around.  We danced, we candy-ed, we cheered on a passing train…   It was a non-stop game of “catch me if you can!”  I’m not saying who won.  (I’m still trying to catch my breath)

Enjoy your happy holidays, Juarez family.  I can only imagine the wonder and excitement your cute little clan has in store!

November 29, 2011  (FOUR weeks early!)

6 lbs. 10 oz..

18 1/2 inches.

Little sister to Karli.

Niece to me.

Perfect in each and every way.

Welcome to the family, awesome Adleigh.  We’ve been saving you a spot.

]]> http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/adleigh/feed/ 4 http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/the-big-little-barnes-family/ http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/the-big-little-barnes-family/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:13:32 +0000 jbo http://janicabolesphotography.com/blog/?p=5558 I could talk about how unbelievably chilly it was.  I could describe how wind-blown and icy-nosed we all were.  I could tell about the sniffles, the few little whines, corralling my OWN two tag-along kids, the jelly bean bribes, and the Christmas carol screaming…

But really, none of that matters.

When you get these Barnes and Little clans together, the bottom line is always FUN.  I love these sweet/crazy kids,  their fantastic folks, and their super-special folk’s folks.  I already can’t wait for the next time.

I don’t know about you, but this is what I call picture perfect.

And Sadie!  Well, it just goes without saying.  

There’s warm stuff and there’s hot stuff.  Ladies and gentlemen:  HOT STUFF.

Most lovely Lauryn is a reader who loves photography.  (we could totally be BFFs)

Kyle is obviously handsome…and along with guitar, he tears it up on the football field, too!  Delightfully well-rounded.

And is Miss Megan not tailor-made for her own Disney Channel show??  Spunky, adorable, AND she plays the piano!  Seriously.  Consider your head shots taken, my dear. 

Parental hearts are bursting with pride.  Well done, folks.

Love this.

And they’re off!

Amy is the sister of my looooong-time buddy, Skeet.  (whose precious family has made an appearance or two or three or four here before)  After 20+ years of knowing Skeet and running around in the same circles, I finally got to meet Amy!  (how had it not happened before??)  What a sweet family you have, Amy and Tracy.  Lauryn, Kyle, and Megan are each so special and charming in their own way.  It was a pleasure getting to spend time with all of you.  Let’s do it again sometime, shall we?

Enjoy your holidays together!