The Most Perfect 2-Year-Old Ever. Of All Time. Seriously.

Feast your eyes upon the most glorious gene pool you've ever been able to stare directly at without going completely blind. This little man is the perfect, PERFECT, most adorably handsome and sweet kid ever to have been conceived - until his little brother joined him and tied him for the title. Yes, this little blonde-haired, blue-eyed heartbreaker is my baby! He needed two-year pictures, and so he and I - and his brother - decided to take a break from parks and trek through old downtown Cedar Hill for an attempt at capturing a few good shots. You remember the Bluebonnet Fiasco, don't you? My kids don't cooperate for photos. The irony, it kills. Well, I was determined to not leave it up to Wal-Mart to capture the essence of my little guy, and so I held my breath - and my hopes - as the three of us walked around for an hour, again without the hubs with me for backup. As his Mommy, I'm sure I'm slightly biased, so I will just tell you that he has the sweetest, biggest heart I have ever known a human being to have, and also that he is quite possibly a genius whom I fully expect to skip at least one grade. Seriously. He also is the handsomest kid ever. And he's HILARIOUS. Okay, I'm done. I went back and forth in my mind about posting my favorites from his session, but when it comes down to it, A) they turned out great and I want to show off, and B) he's the cutest kid ever and this is my blog, so I'm just gonna do it. Enjoy the visual buffet that is my firstborn!!!

My favorite. Had the session melted from this point on, this one made it worth it.

How sweet is this face?

I had to sneak in a few photos with his brother. Yes, I'm that Mommy that dresses them alike. Sue me, or buy me two of the same shirt.

I call this "Emo Kid's Facebook Profile Pic".

This is just so.... him. He's so funny and quirky and full of the most beautiful energy! Plus, get a load of those lashes!

Okay, I've already cleared a wall to frame and hang this next series. There are no words!

Those dreamy eyes!

WHOA. And it's time for a break.

And we're baaaaaaack!

Check out those muscles!

A mini-series to demonstrate how quick I have to be to catch a 2-year-old smiling.

Oh, so hip. So hip it hurts.

Yes, I am aware that he is a dead-ringer for MacAuley Caulkin. No, no one is casting for Dennis the Menace 2.

I promise I just don't let my children play in the train tracks....

I have no clue what this is. It's just him being him.

So that's my baby boy! I don't know how I lucked out - twice! - but I did, and I appreciate and love it every day. He is honestly just the neatest kid, the neatest person, I have ever known. He is such a pleasure and a hoot, and I am so honored to be his Mommy! I could go on and on about how brilliant he is, the hilarious things he says, the make-your-eyes-well-up sweet things he does and says, how handsome he is, what percentiles he measures in at the doctor's office... but I won't. I'll just enjoy him while he's still two and thank God that I have the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing little guy and to document his life in such a fun way. Thank you for indulging me!!! Now go hug your babies!

Easiest Session Ever!

Meet the R family: John, Kari, and their gorgeous daughter, Emma. They are not only one of the most beautiful families you've ever seen, they are awesome - and hilarious - people! Emma is two, but seems to have gotten all of the best parts of a two-year-old. She's funny, inquisitive, adorable, and oh-so-active. Did I mention adorable?? We met at a park to feed the ducks and let Emma play, and also to try and get some photos in the mix! Devil ducks aside, this was the easiest session EVER. John and Kari were terrific, and just fell into place so naturally around their baby girl, I barely had to do anything other than keep up with little Emma! It was so laid-back and fun to hang out with such wonderful people and capture their beautiful little girl having such a blast. This session marked a first for me: I took so many photos, I used up the entire memory card and had to edit on the spot! With so many pictures, believe me when I tell you this sneak peek shows only a FEW of my favorites!

One of my absolute favorites! I want a photo like this of my own family!

How much does Kari look like a Miss America contestant here?

Beautiful! I love the colors, and of course Emma!

There are no words to describe how much I LOVE this photo!!!!!

LOVE it.

Doesn't Emma smile so well? She was so great!!! Beautiful family!

Awesome picture!

Love that smile!!!

Emma decided to taste-test before she fed the ducks.

I love this face she's making!

Again, Miss America.

I have no idea what Emma is doing here, but it's ADORABLE and makes me smile just looking at how happy she is!

R family, you guys are so wonderful! I had a great time with you, and can't wait to get you the rest of your photos! I love photographing young families, and you were definitely one of the best (and best-looking) ever. Emma was great (really!), and she is just too cute for words! Thank you so much, both for the opportunity and for making it just so easy for me. I didn't even have to crack a single (inappropriate) joke to get these smiles out of you guys! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek, and your whole session will be off to you in a few days! Crazy, I know!!!