This beautiful blue-eyed girl arrived early in the morning on February 2. Although I wasn't there for her arrival, I'll be there with camera-in-tow for her first birthday party and I can't wait! I've enjoyed getting to watch her grow so far and look forward to the years ahead. 

I first met Leyton when she was about three months old. But our story starts long before that, because her momma and I became best friends in the seventh grade. From the first time this I saw this baby girl's photo, I fell in love with that sweet face, and when I finally got to meet her at three months, she was a precious as could be. And I've been luck enough to get to see her every few months since then.

Although Leyton seems to always be a pretty happy girl, during six-month portraits, she wasn't too interested in the camera or modeling. I didn't get many smiles, but she never cried or whined, and she sure was a trooper as we dressed her up in lace, daisies, bows, bloomers and more. 

When it came time for Christmas portraits though, she was all smiles. I think she enjoyed entertaining us by giggling, "woofing" at the dogs and kicking her shoes off when she had a chance. I think liked having Mommy and Daddy in the photos with her this time.

Although the family lives in Arizona, we had to throw in a little piece of the Lone Star State for the Texas girl!

Uh....Mom, I lost my shoe.

Yes, I figured out how to kick off both of my shoes!

Stay tuned for more photos in February of this sweet girl after her first birthday!

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