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See ya over there with BIGGER and BETTER images! :)

~jess and brett

BFF's {a birthday tribute}

Gabriel and Addy are friends. Gabriel is a passive little guy. Addy is smiley, happy... and a aggressive little woman.

They have matching Cincinnati Reds shirts (thanks Beck!), so we went out on a lovely day to play and get some shots of them together. Today is also Addy's birthday and she is 1! YAYYY!!! :)

Here is a little tribute to the only girl who is allowed to push my boy around. :)

Gabe's enjoying a nice breeze....


...and here comes Addy!!


"BOY! Look at yo Mama when she's taking our PICTURE!!"


Addy got booted off.


I **LOVE** her faces.




Ok, Addy's turn to ride, but she's not too happy to be going second.


Gabriel is wondering if by chance, there is something on his head...


DONE.


HAPPY Birthday ADDY!!! We love you!!! :)

new changes on the horizon.

Expect to see some new stuff around here very soon.
I am a little excited.
No, I am REALLY BIG excited.
REALLLLLY BIG.




OK, not quite THIS big....
you get my point.

{Happy Birthday} to my sweetie.

Although Brett may not be the "birthday type," and would gladly watch it pass by without mention, I am not that way. Especially with him. Today is a special day to me, because it is the day that ***34 years ago*** (I TOLD), the love of my life came into this world.

Beyond words I love, adore, and cherish my husband. He is my best friend, someone who listens to me talk, and talk, and talk (most of the time :). He is supportive of me, and our family unit. He is the BEST Baba (what our babies call him) EVER!
He is my gift and blessing in this life, and that is why the day of his birth is so special to me. I am glad he is here, and so thankful for who he is. I don't know what my life would be like without him.

My Brett is...

rugged and manly, yet sensitive
sensible
a lover of God
an AMAZING cook
most gorgeous husband around (who doesn't have a clue)
vagabond at heart
winner of "best fro"
linguistics lover
logical and practical
totally hot in 70's clothes
totally NOT hot sporting the mustache he had last winter (YUCK!)
"definer of his own fashion" (HAAAA!)
nature boy
my sounding board, every second of every day.
the holder of my heart...today and always.

I love you Brett.



Saturday Brett ran a half marathon (13 miles!) in Columbus, Ohio. He and some friends trained and ran it together. They did awesome and I am so proud of him!


We went last night to Brett's Mama's for a YUMMY dinner. The kids gave their gifts then too.


Brett with his Mama. :)


The best Baba around.


This person makes me :)


LEAVE BRETT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!! :) :)

Leyla ~ my new assistant

She may be 2 years old, but Leyla knows exactly WHAT she wants....and DOESN'T want.

On this particular day I was taking photos of her baby brother Zazi, but of course it just wouldn't be fair not to get some of Leyla too....so, I asked her if she would come with Aunt Jesse out by the flowers. She wasn't going for it. She just was not in the mood. I tried to convince her it would be the funnest, coolest thing ever if she would follow me......NOPE. Her Mama was getting a little impatient with her (: but I said, No Problemo, I will just chase her around and snap what I can.

I love shooting young children. They don't get funny about a camera in their face. They don't try to fake smile, pose, or worry about if you are shooting their "good" side. They pick their toes (see below),scratch their butt, make a mad face, pout. They are themselves. I LOVE IT.

Here is the ONE shot where she did what I asked....
:)






I put her up in this chair....


and she decided it was the perfect time for some toe pickin'




After a while later we went BACK outside (I wanted to try again) and then she decide SHE WAS TAKING THE PICTURES. This is my assistant Leyla with her purple camera.


....checking her shots...


she found the perfect shot....






"LOOK Jesse!"


Now she's happy.


Then of course Brett swings home for lunch, picks up the camera for 1 minute, and snags this beauty. WHAT??!!


Well no matter what the mood, happy or stubborn, we are crazy about this little gal. :) :) :)

Zazi is 6 months {a personality session}

Yesterday was my beautiful nephew's 6 month birthday. His Mama, Grandma and sister (little famous Leyla) came over for a little session to celebrate, and document him and all his cuteness. :) He's got a LOT of cuteness.

Here are a few of my favorites...check out those gorgeous BLUE BLUE eyes.












This is his Grandma who is visiting from Azerbaijan. She is so precious, and she just adores her grand babies!

first dance.

poor child. {a friday funny}

I just couldn't resist...


but I started dancing around and he got happy....


and then he smiled.

a thought. concept. {a vision}

So, today it is kinda glooming...after all it is April. The grass is getting greener and greener, and the rain is falling, quite often. Color is coming.

I have a Spring vision. It involves a cute kid, or two, or a few, and the elements below. Maybe even a cute couple. Who knows.

I am ready for COLOR.

Any takers?

which one. which one.

Which one do you like better for this particular photo? The color one, the black and white, or the vintage look? I just can't decide on this one...

Today....

...is your day.

Happy April to you.

Luke {a personality session}

We took pictures of cutie pie Luke on his 9 month birthday! He has grown so much, and it has been a pleasure to be there to capture his changes.

He was such a good little guy. We did the session at our house, and he enjoyed seeing all the new toys and things laying around. I had so many favorites from this session that I had a hard time narrowing them down for the blog.

Here are some of my favorites....note all the cute faces he makes :)













We ran outside to shoot a bit in the 20 mph winds. He could hardly see with the winds, so that is why he looks so stoic. Brett and I love his expression in this one...




Rolling his tongue :)


I love this shot...




Thanks guys! See you in June for birthday fun.