Jackson

You may recognize this family from Kayla and Calvin's wedding.  http://jessicacharlesphotography.blogspot.com/2011/07/kayla-calvins-wedding-day.html  Jackson is Kayla's nephew and ring bearer.  He was so absolutely precious, I couldn't stop taking pictures of him in the most precious ring bearer outfit ever.  He was actually enjoying me, and hamming it up in front of the camera.  Erin, Jackson's mother thought it would be a good idea to get his pictures taken, since he enjoyed it so much.  So, we met at Fort DeSoto.  We were SO LUCKY that the weather turned out as beautiful as it did.  If you live in FL, you know why.  Rain, every day..  And when it hasn't been raining, it's been looking like it's going to rain pretty much nonstop. 

We got out of the car, ready to start taking pictures, and immediately we were swarmed with mosquitoes.  It was unlike anything that I've seen before.  We decided to walk, and maybe they would leave us alone.  No.  Didn't happen.  We ended up walking, I don't know, 50ish yards, completely covered in mosquitoes.  It was like insect repellant was candy for them.  We got to another section of the park, and luckily it wasn't nearly as bad.  The next day, I looked at my legs and they are covered with huge red bumps. It's a good thing I had such a great time on this shoot.  Totally made every bug bite worth it.
Let me just say that it's way too impossible for Jackson to take a bad picture.  What a loveable, sweet face he has!  I want to hug it and scream in a high pitch voice.  Yup, that's how you know I think your kid is adorable.

Sophie, Mesja and Justin family shoot

I'm in love with a baby girl named Sophie.  She's one month old, and the sweetest, most beautiful newborn little girl you'll ever see. 
I love LOVE this session.  Mesja and Justin, first time parents looked like they've been doing this for years.  I was all smiles watching and capturing this family hanging out. 

Burping time!! 

Because I'm a sucker for baby feet....

And this is what she thought of me taking pictures of her feet. 

This makes me long for a family. 

Drinking the "quiet juice" as Justin calls it.

Winnie the Pooh slippers

Mesja, you are one stunning mommy.

Is this not the most precious baby face??

I think this is my favorite picture of the day.  She's just so precious. 

Probably my second favorite!  Like baby feet, I'm a sucker for baby belly buttons.

Dear Sophie, welcome to the world.  You are very,very much loved.  You have your two amazing parents, and they are already wrapped around your tiny fingers. Be good, and stay cute..  and I can't wait to watch you grow!!