Giddy Up Cowpoke! {Kansas City Newborn Photographer Susan H. Robichaud}

When I met Baby B.'s parents @ their maternity session, I was VERY excited to learn that they are big horse people...I have always wanted to put a newborn on a saddle, but whats the point of just plunking a baby on a saddle with no background to it.

So Baby B. was just dreamy (as are his parents....*so* in love with each other) and allowed us almost unlimited "playing"....

So we set up the saddle (carefully, with much spotting) and gently placed B. upon it. He started fussing and I was about to say "Ok, never mind", when he gave a big sigh, peed on us and settled into the saddle. :)

Git along lil' doggies!

A New Love for an Old Friend {Kansas City Newborn Photographer Susan H. Robichaud}

I'm going to sound *so* old when I say this, but the first time i met Baby R's mommy, she was in High School! In fact, I did her Senior Portraits....OK, she isnt 40 but she is a mom now, so that makes me feel like Im 100. Or maybe thats just todays run making me feel old and creaky.

Baby R and Mommy and Daddy dont live here in Kansas City anymore, but I was lucky enough to get my hands on R. and A. when they came to visit family (yeah, yeah, in JUNE, I know I know). And I was so happy that I got the chance to see what a wonderful Mother A. is...patient and kind, relaxed and happy....what we should ALL aspire towards....

Love you both!

A Girly Girl {Kansas City Newborn Photographer Susan H. Robichaud}

When Baby R.'s Mommy contacted me in May about her session, she said that she wanted "artsy" and "girly"...since baby girl was their first daughter :) I told her I could handle both!

R. was a dream to photograph (not that I dont love photographing the parents and siblings, I do!)...she slept deeply, liked hats (very important!) and was like putty in my hands!

This session was in June if that tells you how far behind I am with my blogging.....just a reminder that I am very active on Facebook if you want to friend me :)