Owen............

Wow...... third session with this family. It never gets old seeing how they change. I got permission for one bare bum shot, but I am sneaking in two. Shhhhhh........don't tell Joe. Way too cute not to share. This time we really let Owen do a lot of things typically off limits, but mom and dad know it makes for some great memories. He got to play in Dad's closet, mess with the shutters, get in the toy bin, climb the stairs, and a whole mess of other stuff to make the day exciting. Best of all..............Melissa emailed me later in the evening to tell me that Owen took a 3 hour nap - woo hoo!

Big Boy............

We actually started at Old Worthington. Peek-a-boo with Dad.

We made time for a couple of pretty mama shots

Even time for a quick sleigh ride.

Three

Our sweet Roman's Birthday was today. He's a big THREE years old and we had so much fun spending the day with him. Thank you - Thank you - Thank you God for this wonderful little boy.

Grady Baby

What a sweetie this one is. Little Grady is the sneak peak from a couple of posts back. He is one of those yummy-smoochy-lovely babies that you want to take home; as a matter of fact, I asked if I could. Mom and Dad are friends of one of my other best referring clients - Kate. Hi Kate! Thanks a ton. They drove from out of town and I always so appreciate that. As I've been editing their gallery I've annoyed my family (this is not rare) by saying "See, look at this one- he's so cute, isn't he so cute!?"

I didn't notice his little argyle socks that match his hat (you'll see in a minute) until just now when I posted this.

A Windy Whirlwind

Christine warned me that this year (our first session was last fall) little Sadie

would be tough to keep up with. She was right. We met up at the library and while it really is a beautiful place to have a session, it may not have been the best option this day. After hanging around on the staircase and the upstairs foyer, we spent a little time in the children's area. It didn't last too long though; there was a little too much running and screaming involved; you know kids being kids. We decided to high tail it out before we were asked to leave.

I hope you are laughing Christine! You were working very hard although for moms it's just another day.

Their girls are beautiful and just a joy to be around.

This is one of my favorites.

From what I hear, this is a rarity.

The storytime room.

We braved the wind and cold and headed out to play in the leaves. Hot Chocolate helped to warm the bellies and hands.

Little Sadie is completely fearless. She hung here contently when they let go of her.

Sisters

Last year I traveled to meet this family at their home for our session, and this year they all drove up to see me. We had a perfect evening at Inniswoods to hang out and walk around. It seems as though it was everyone's idea as there had to be atleast 10 other photographers there while we were.

They seem normal enough at first, but when you hang around with these guys for awhile things can get a little crazy. I'm pretty sure that most of the shannanigans start with Dad. Michelle and the girls would probably agree.

Kate is first. She's the youngest and absolutely loves to be photographed. She makes it very easy. I loved this spot with the little wooded gate.

Abbey ~

Emma~

On the left is the shot from last year that we took to mimick the one they had taken themselves of the girls years earlier. On the right is our newest version. So now they have three. It was Dad who suggested that we do this again this year. When mom asked him if we were going to have to do this every year now, he said "Yes!" I made him get all teary eyed when I mentioned that they could each do this on their wedding day.

It was great to see you all again. I love my returning clients!

Sneaky Peeky

I had to post this today because I know mom and dad are waiting and I won't be able to get to their session for a few more days. So here is a sneak peek Krista! He is such a beautiful little boy.