If you watch, read, listen to the news in any form or fashion, you already know that the Atlanta Metro Area has been hit with a hefty supply of rain lately. In fact, we have received so much rain that our standing water restrictions due to drought have been removed as we are currently living with conditions conducive to flooding instead. We seem to be experiencing more rain and cold than I can ever remember in my 6+ years living in the South.

BUT.... miraculously the sun and warmth returned for a short period of time at just the right moment! On the morning of my scheduled photo shoot with the Murray family, it was raining as it had been for several days in a row. Amazingly the sun started to shine and didn't stop until our session was finished. I think I need to hang out with this family of good luck charms more often!

If you've never visited Piedmont Park in Atlanta before, it's a place you should consider visiting. I'm so glad that the Murray family agreed to meet me at Piedmont Park for some fun. Here's a quick peek of the fabulous park and this gorgeous group of former Mid-Westerners!







Introducing..... The Murray Family!



Pensive in thought, Mr. C showed me his loose tooth and told me about his former dog Oliver. I couldn't help including this capture because of the way it shows how intently this little guy listens and contemplates the words of those around him. But don't worry mom & dad, there will be plenty of smiley ones of Mr. C for later viewing!



Here we have Mr. M! He tried to persuade me in the beginning of the session that he was a shy and quiet fella. After spending some time with him however, I know that Mr. M possesses gorgeous eyes and a smile that will some day rock a girls world! Here he is feeling a bit of safety in his mother's hands.



I just love it when siblings take care of one another! Thanks for the fun foot race to "the fort" fellas. I'd have to say it was a tie at the finish line ;)



And finally, a photo of the entire family. D., J., C. and M. you rocked this session!


These photos only represent the beginning of our time together. Murray family, I couldn't be happier to have met such loving and genuine Mid-Western folk here in the South. Thanks for appeasing my creative and sometimes quirky ideas! Thanks also goes out to Justin's sister Cara for thinking of this unique Anniversary gift for her brother and sister-in-law! There is definitely something to be said about 'growing up' in the Midwest! .....Christa

I don't know if it's the cool temperatures, the cloudy skies, the constant drizzle, or the flu mist that invaded my nasal cavity, but today feels a bit droopy. Oh dear sunshine, I do miss you so! Please return pronto so we can all feel prickly and perky again. Cheers! .....Christa

This wilting flower and I are slouching today; awaiting the suns return.



It just looks sad doesn't it?





Don't lose hope. The perky WILL avail! It always does :)



*****Fun prize for the first local yocal who correctly identifies the song I am referring to in the title of this post. Don't forget to leave your guess in the comments section. Good luck!******

I absolutely love me some Baby Fluff! What's the fluff you ask? Those cute adorable rolls that accompany a sweet babe as they grow and blossom. Those precious innocent smiles and glistening eyes that welcome you when they are being held safely in their mommies arms. That infectious toothy laughter and those slobbery yet delightful 'raspberry' sounds which make both babe and parent beam with pride. Baby fluff encompasses all of these things and more.

Enter lovable 6 month old Baby L who is completely filled with Baby Fluff!!!



No enhancement necessary for Mr. Blue Eyes!



Mommy lovin' - ain't nothin' sweeter!



Baby toes are pretty sweet too!



I predict these eyes will make many a teenage girl swoon some day!



Thanks so much to Baby L and his lovely family for letting me capture such precious moments. Your little guy's baby fluff is just so cute! Stay tuned for more fluffy photos :) .....Christa

Introducing sweet Baby M! Just 7 days old she worked the camera fabulously. Both she and her momma were such troopers throughout my visit.

Take a peek at how sweet she is!



She was so tiny and so long at the same time (look at her fingers - future piano player folks!). I just love her little baby parts....





Hooray! We captured her eyes. Isn't she adorable!



Oh this one makes me swoon! Mommy and baby moments are precious.....



Sisters are the best!!!! Baby M's Big Sister has the cutest curls. But, it's Baby M's big debut! I couldn't resist posting just one photo of the two of them. Big Sis absolutely loves her new baby sister so stay tuned for more cute sister photos :)



Thanks so much to Baby M and her family (Grandma included - you were a great assistant!) for such a wonderful opportunity. Wishing you many, many moments filled with joy, laughter and love...... Christa