November 15, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw
Dear Blog readers,
Please don’t think I am slacking on the job. In order to try to keep up with my blog and keep up with the seasonal demand for pictures, I am posting fewer pics per sneak peek and keeping my journaling to a minimum. I hope to be back to my old long winded self come the new year!
Enjoy!
Karen
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November 14, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw



Beautiful little Grace came into this world with her little motors revving (quite literally!) Mom and Dad are avid motorcyclists and “Jeepers”…(I think I may have just made that word up). I have no doubt by the time she is old enough to drive she will be teaching the boys a thing or two. The 2nd picture shows her posed on a Jeep her mom and dad tore down and built back to their likings (that is Dad’s yellow logo to the left!) I have no doubt this little girl has a wonderful adventure packed life ahead of her! Congrats Mike and Lenda on your new little Green machine!
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November 9, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw




There is a new reindeer in town, and his name is Ben! This two month old is all ready for his first Christmas…Santa bib- check, reindeer suit-check, festive Christmas hat-check, and amazing baby muscles that can hold him up so he can spy on Santa next month-check!!!
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November 2, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw




No one quite does Fall like the Dallas Arboretum. We did Vivian’s 6.5 month old session there and not only was it her first visit there, but also, the rest of the families….something tells me they will be spending A LOT more time there!!!
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October 30, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw




Every time I photograph a family with more than 2 kids I get a little nervous, especially when some of the little ones are younger than 4. Of course, it helps having a camera that can take almost 4 frames per second continously (which is what I often shoot to make sure I get all eyes wide open). This family has 2 under 4 years and a little guy on the way. I knew I had great shots of the older two kiddos, Bryn and Coco, but Morgan gave me a pretty good challenge…as you can see, I won! I ended up with some adorable pictures of her, her siblings, and the whole gang! Thanks for trusting me with your family Stephanie and Chris!
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October 29, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw




I love getting to photograph this family because not only did I capture the birth of their first daughter, Drew, but their second daughter, Dani, as well. I knew leaving their house that I had some good pictures of the whole family, and a few of the three little angels together but I wasn’t too sure how I did individually. Big brother, Deuce worked with me, even little Dani gave me a few cute moments. My little friend Drew had forgotten me though. What is really a nice surprise, is some of her pictures ended up being my favorites!!!
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October 28, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw



At almost 17 months old, I spent this session catching up with Darbi’s mom Dina and following her all over the place as she took in all the sites. I think the only time she slowed down was at the Koi pond to have a conversation with the big white fish. I can’t wait to get pictures of this little princess in December when she welcomes her new little brother into the family!
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October 23, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw



Little Davis is on my “Watch Me Grow” plan and, boy! has he grown since his newborn session! We did a few pictures at home and then headed to his first visit to a local pumpkin patch. We propped him in pumpkins, stuck him in this hollow log, and pretty much pooped him out! Great job little Tigger, I look forward to seeing you in 4 more months!
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October 19, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw



Little Isabella, formerly known as “Sweet Pea” kept us all guessing “pink or blue???” Isabella came a month early on October 4th. The little pea pod that she is hugging in the third picture is a “one of a kind”. It was made just for her by her very creative auntie. Congrats Michele and Jakub!
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October 18, 2009 by Karen K-Shaw



Handsome little Bowen was born on September 24th, a bit earlier than anticipated. Regardless, his early arrival was warmly welcomed by his mom and dad, …and his grandma whose flight got in just 3 hours after his birth! Congratulations Lisa and Mike on your new addition!
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