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This little man was all fun and smiles for his first birthday session, that is until we gave him his cupcake… I know, you’re thinking, what kid doesn’t like cupcakes?! Well, this cupcake was a special vegan cupcake and this little guy was not diggin’ it LOL! I heard he got some sugary cupcake goodness afterwards, though to compensate for us torturing him 
Happy birthday cuteness!
And this Monday is NO different.
So, those of you who know me….really, really KNOW me….or, have ever been to the studio….KNOW that I LOVE me some sock monkeys. *LOOOVVEE them* (said in my best Wheezy voice). I love them so much that I have a friend, in Louisiana, named Crystal, who I order CUSTOM sock monkeys from (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElegantHobbies)! Her work is AMAZING. If you have ever seen/touched/felt Matilda, Mad Max (the pirate) or Manny, you KNOW that they are amazingly well made. They have to be to suffer the wrath of the 18 month old clients, or the rambunctious 4 year old boys we get in 
In addition to her etsy shop, she has a blog: http://eleganthobbies.blogspot.com/
So, we talked to Crystal, and the awesome sock monkey maker and person that she is, she has made a special totally custom monkey just for us! And, today, we reveal her and offer her up to you all for our Manic Monday! To win this lovely lady, whom I’ve named Maggie, you have to comment or email us what YOUR favorite toy was as a child AND what toy your child has now that YOU secretly love! So, a toy YOU loved back in the day and a toy YOU love today! Again, comment below or email us at info@stylizedportraiture.com
Meet Maggie….
What a sweetie! I loved listening to her chatter while we were walking around the studio! I think we talked about everything possible to talk about. She loves her grandmother’s dog like you wouldn’t believe!
Now, same family as below, but baby brother is here! The sister is one of my favorite girls ever, I have been shooting her for over 5 years. She’s the daughter of a very close friend of mine I have known for 12 years. They just welcomed her baby brother. This shoot had been building in my head for 8 months, ever since I found out they were expecting. I’m SO thrilled with the results. It helps to have such a patient big sister (she’s almost 10 years old!).
I’m sure a lot of our blog readers know this family on sight by now. I’ve known the daddy for 12 years (I met him just after high school!) and when they told me they were expecting, I literally squealed with delight and then cried a little in happiness. I really am SO happy to be able to be ‘there’ with them in this. I still am horrible at maternity images, so I had Frankie there with me to give them stunning belly photos, then I finished up with the family photos.
I’m too tired to think today. I do know that since I have been out of town we got an AWESOME new backdrop in. So, if you are willing to wear what I tell you to wear, or dress your child in what I tell you to, then I have a FREE STUDIO SESSION for you!
I have Tuesday, March 2, at 5pm available! If you want it, email me, and you have a chance at it being YOURS! frankie@stylizedportraiture.com
I will draw the winner tomorrow morning at 10am!
It’s become a family tradition for these young ladies to have their photos taken with the Dawgs. What a wonderful tradition it is! I mean, the girls get cuter and cuter each year, and these pups! Good grief, I almost….ALLLLMOOOOSSSTTTTT want to bring one home. Then, I think about how, in 2 weeks, these things will double in size and not be quite so cute and cuddly anymore. Yea. No thanks
HOWEVER….if YOU think you might want a baby bulldawg of your own, these pups are for sale! You can learn more about them at:
http://www.brunswickbullies.com or, just call Ben at 910-512-1473
Or even just some of it
This sweet bay here has grown so much since our last session! I couldn’t believe how smiley, happy-go-lucky he was! And, look at how handsome he looks in those big boy clothes!
Pirate sock monkey was custom designed for Stylized Portraiture by Crystal from Elegant Hobbies (http://eleganthobbies.blogspot.com) (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ElegantHobbies)
If you love her work, you will LOVE a Manic Monday we have coming up……no monkeying around, there will be one up for grabs on the blog!!!
