Erin and I have had several chats about our restless babies.  It’s a great feeling to know there are Mommy’s out there going through some of the same situations.  A breath of fresh air, really.

Sleep deprivation is all worth it…  LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL!  (I’m typing this as my little one is crying and doesn’t wanna go down for her nap. Wah Wah.)

How pretty princess is this nursery?!  Just perfect for Stella Bleu.  Love the name!

And she knows how to spell her name! GENIUS!

I love her and her little toes. She is full of funny faces. This girl knows how to make everyone smile!

I’ll see you in three months, little blue eyed girl!

With 547 votes, in FIRST PLACE is Delaney and her tea set!
She sure did put up a fierce fight! Delaney was our Best of 2010 winner! Two years in a row!!!! She sure did want that title again!
Enjoy your free session and disc of images. You guys surely deserve it!

In a VERY close second place, with 542 votes, is Avery, Melissa and Ryan! A special gift for you… a $75 print credit for your very close second place win. Thank you so much for all your efforts! SERIOUSLY, you guys ROCK! (I am aware this is a different photo. I was asked to remove the photo on the railroad tracks as this was dangerous. So here is another beautiful photo of this awesome family.)

In third place is Miss Mansfield. She loves a good running! (Or maybe her mother does so she can win a free session. ) You are BEAUTIFUL, Ashley. Inside and out!

In fourth place, these two adorable little boys. How perfect is this?!

Thank you everyone for your tremendous support with voting and “liking” Crystal Jo Foto. Looking back at these photos really makes me feel successful and proud of the imagery produced. I know how important these are to the folks in them. Memories that will last forever. I am forever grateful to be such a big part of making them possible. Thank you all for the Best 2011. I’m looking forward to many more happy, successful years!

You are ALL winners in my heart!

Here are the other photos I’ve selected as my favorites of 2011. In no particular order…

And he was SO blessed to have family travel to visit from Brazil and Florida. What a great gift!

That last photo…Awkward Family Photo. Duh.

Born December 5th, 2011.  Weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches long.

Precious.  Just precious.  Look at this little reindeer….

Her daddy bought her this special rosary that a friend made with dried flowers.  Dawwwww!

Congrats, new parents! She really is such a gem!

I’ve had the EXTREME pleasure of photographing this little miss throughout her entire first year.

Tons of fun, smiles, laughs and love shared by all!

I love this little girl!!  She may just be a gymnast!  Look at her little hand.  She’s stretching so she can do the balance beam.Let’s celebrate with messy cake!

Her Mommy & Daddy love her SO MUCH.

And seriously…EVERY one year old NEEDS a Dooney and Bourke designer purse! Duh.

And a bit of a flashback for fun.

Here’s sweet little Delaney when she was just a wee wittle newborn.

Here she is at 3 months. Laney Love.

And here she is sitting up! At 6 months.

Look at this adorable 9 month old baby girl drinking her tea…er, eating her China.

AND…drumroll please…
Laney is ONE!!!

I’ll see you when you are 18 months big, baby girl. Enjoy your second Christmas. Much love! Xoxo.

Sarah and I have been dear friends since 9th grade.  And she has her own little family in her big pretty house.  Look how adorable they are….

Time to trim the tree!Top left might is my FAVE.  I love Sarah’s laugh and the doggie joining the family.  So cute!

Tagan.  What a handsome, kissable little guy!!  I’m SURE Santa will bring everything he wants.  Just look at those eyes.  How could ANYONE say no to him!
Love you guys!  I hope you love these as much as I do!

With a very special new addition.

Meet Francesca.

And her proud big sister, Stella.

Congrats on that new little bundle of joy! What a beautiful Christmas you all will have!

This little family I love! They moved all the way to Richmond, Indiana and they travel back just for Jo Foto. LOVE!

Adriana is such a doll in her furry boots and chic hat!

This little doll had a mild meltdown.  What typically soothes Pixie when she is upset?  The iPhone app, Twinkle Star.  So I got out my phone so Adriana could jam to the tunes.  Oh my.  This GIRL LOVED IT.  She loved it SO much, after about 15 minutes of swaying and smiling to the little moon and sheep, we tried to take it away.  Who wants a billion photos with a bright pink iPhone in every picture?  The momma who has a child who loves it.  :)  You can see the phone in the above black and whites.  So cute, it makes me smile.

Happy Birthday, sweet little Adriana! I just adore you SO.

He’s ALWAYS SUCH A JOY.  SO HAPPY.  Seriously.  Always.

Oh, and I got LOTS of new backdrops and floor drops that I was super excited to use.  I had the perfect little model!And this just cracks me up.  It’s like he’s waving and swaying to the song, “Don’t stop BELIEVING.”

Pixie thanks your very much for her own little santa diaper. She can’t wait to wear it on Christmas morning!

I’ll see you when you are a year old little guy!