A New Kind of Texan

Cameron and I were in Huntsville, Texas last week visiting some of my closest friends and speaking at Sam Houston University of Texas. While there, I snapped a few photos of Ava Lynn who is the cutest little Texan I have ever met!!! Though Ava’s parents are from Alaska and California, the locals who know them love the fact that Ava is a ‘Real Texan’. I think she is a California girl at heart – even if she doesn’t know it yet!!





We had a blast eating grits, crawfish, and brisket, which much to my surprise was all pretty good! Mandy informed me that brisket was Texas’ form of Tri-Tip. (Tri-Tip is one of the Central Coast’s most delicious things!). Ava’s daddy was so sweet with her; I kept catching him singing “Ava Lynn….” To the tune of Adel vise – it was pretty sweet. Like me, Cameron found a gushy spot for sweet Ava. Once he got her to laugh he melted and she had him in the palm of her hand from then on. We miss you already Stewies!!

Levi

Little 6-month-old Levi has stolen my heart. He is one of the happiest little guys I have ever met! When I went to his house it was pouring down rain and cold. I walked into their home where I was greeted with the warmest smile. I had to immediately pull out my camera and start shooting away. He was workin’ it!!




Soon after some tummy time his mom gave him a bath and I was so envious of those wet lashes!! Why is it that all the boys have the killer lashes?




It was not long until it was naptime, which did not last long with the blinds open – Sorry Levi!!

Kellen is Here! (Part II)

Kellen has arrived! He is the sweetest little guy. When I arrived there Molly and Rex were still getting ready. Molly twisted my arm and MADE me hold Kellen while she finished up (ahem…little white lie). He had just had a bath and smelled oh so sweet; I think all my purring relaxed him because he went right to sleep. . Once everyone was ready to go we started with some pictures inside. Since he had just woken up from his nap he was all smiles and wide eyed. After a bit of indoor shooting we traveled outside to their backyard where it was gorgeous. That kid is going to have a lot of fun out there someday. The family Golden Retriever followed us outside. Their dog carries around a little stuffed bear everywhere and it reminded me of Michael from Peter Pan. It was even the same type of bear!


After all the hard work of modeling Kellen was a bit tired and ready for another nap. We popped in after he was asleep and snagged a few more photos. Babies are so stinkin’ cute when they sleep.


It will be so awesome to have another shoot with this family to finish up my 3 part series. Stay tuned!! To see some shots from the first shoot click Here.