I know, I know. It’s not even 8 pm on 1.1.10. But it’s already been a great year. The twins turned 1 yesterday, and we let them rip into some cupcakes today to honor the event. It’s my version of the cake smash – only at home.

Red velvet cupcakes + white cream cheese frosting + blue icing = MESS.

Synchronized cupcake eating.

“Whatcha got over there, Holden?”

Awwww. Aren’t my boys cute?!? Unfortunately, my bathtub is not looking so hot. That blue icing was a bear to get off of the babies, and not so great for the tub, either!

I haven’t shared much for photos lately. Since Thanksgiving, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving (obviously), 4 birthdays, 1 preschool program, 1 holiday dance show, 1 church play, Christmas, New Years, and 1 mega-cool spy party for a bunch of loud, crazy, excitable 8 & 9 year old boys. Not to mention that tomorrow it will officially be 12 years since I got hitched. That’s a lot of celebrating! Hope your holidays have been memorable and exciting, and here’s to a great 2010!

Last weekend, I was scheduled to shoot the •M• family. We had everything set for a fantabulous outdoor shoot – lovely fall colors, weather that was warm enough for a light jacket or sweater, the perfect spot chosen.

That was Friday. You know, the same day that my kids were outside playing in normal fall clothes.

Then I went to bed. And when I got up Saturday morning, guess what I saw? SNOW. Bah. What a buzzkill. Not what an 8 month old cutie should be subjected to, you know?

So we did the shoot at the •M• house. I’m so glad it snowed!! Their house was super cute, and I think that having family photos in the actual family home is meaningful. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good outdoor shoot or a lovely backdrop. But a great in-the-home session? You just can’t beat it.

And of course, it didn’t hurt anything that this was an adorable family. Check out the adorable baby blues on little miss •M•.

Here are a few of my favorites. I’m almost done editing them, guys – look for a gallery link in your email in the next couple of days! :-)

I still have a few spots left for your family Christmas portraits. Call or email to book!

Fall is here, and senior photo season is winding down.

I’m looking to add to my portfolio of seniors. This is where you come in! I’d love to shoot your senior photos – no session fee involved. I get some great images for my website and my portfolio, and you get senior shots without any risk. If you decide to order, I’ll cut you a sweet deal on the packages (like 40% off!) :-)

If you are interested or know of anyone that would be, contact me!

And while we are talking about seniors, here are a few sample grad announcement designs. I just plugged in random names and dates and schools and places, so look at the prettiness and ignore the actual text.

A little bit girly …

more manly …

and trendy.

Looking forward to hearing from you !

You should be, you know. Especially if you want to have an awesome Christmas card photo!

I’m running a special for family photos this fall, but it is only good through November. Check it out and book your slot now!

Check back in the future for some killer Christmas cards, too. I custom design each card. My favorite size is 5×7, either flat or folded.

You know they are. And they are even more fun when I get to play with them and take pictures of them but I don’t have to change their diapers. :-) This little cutie might look familiar … I took his photo a few months ago. Now he is 6 months old (and my boys are closing in on 7 months – yikes!)

His daddy is a pilot, so I guess he loves to fly. Ha! Actually, he does this ALL the time. The kiddo has abs of steel!

Look at him stand! So stinkin’ cute. I made his little shirt – mama is a scientist, daddy is pilot. My weird sense of humor, which is fortunately shared by our friends. :-)

My girl has eyelashes, but E has EYELASHES. And they curl. Look out, girls.

My favorite shot.

Hope you guys love them as much as I do, Ray & Laura!

Check out these thin floating wraps. I just got this one today … absolutely love it! I am thinking I’ll be ordering tons of these for my OWN house, but they might look cool in your house too. ;-)

The one I’m posting is 10×20. A great size … not too big, not too little, just the right size for a small accent wall. This one is going to replace 2 8×10′s, hung vertically, and it will be the perfect size.

Here is is from the front …

and the side … see the way it is lifted away from the wall?

and another side view.

In another news … I think it is time to have a portrait party in the St. Cloud area. It’s a great way to get some photos of your kiddo! If you are interested, email me and I’ll give you some information: jen.lessinger@gmail.com!

my twins are 5 months old. Crazy how fast time flies!

In honor of the passage of time, we did a quickie photo shoot. And I decided they needed to be stylin’, so I made some onesies for them. I saw this idea in a magazine and thought it was way too funny to pass up.

Presenting breakfast ala lessinger:

In other news, I have fixed the glitch on the “let’s shop” page to allow friends and family to view photos without creating an account. By all means, show off those cute kiddos and send the link (you can copy and paste the text from the “invite friends and family” link on your main page).

If you have any questions about ordering or want to see some more wall display ideas, send me an email!

Have a great week. :-)

of course, i’m a bit biased about this one, since he is my nephew. but you can’t tell me he isn’t adorable. look at those blue eyes!!

i mean, seriously, people. could those eyes be any bluer??

and i don’t mean me, of course – ha!

check out this little girlie.

she looks adorable in a tutu …

she has the funniest expressions – like this one.

or this one …

she’s too cute in her dress …

and check out these eyelashes!!!

everyone knows my theory that redheaded children are a tad bit naughtier than others (spoken from personal experience as well as the mama point of view) – but this little sweetheart totally proved me wrong. Such a good baby!

thanks for letting me take your pictures and i hope you are enjoying the the gallery, guys!