Beach face

This summer the boys all saw the ocean for the first time.  They approved with lots of body surfing, shell collecting and castle building that included huge walls, moats, and roads for the cars. 

McCoy stuck closer to the sand unless Dad carried him out to the waves.  Content to tuck his head on Dad's shoulder and be as brave as a 2 1/2 year old can be.  

Side note: how do we stand a chance with this face. Good thing we are fairly strict and stick to our guns or he would run the house. The little charmer. 

First Grade

We all go through the same conflicting feelings sending our children to school all day......proud, excited, ready, relieved,......sad, reminiscent, scared, lonely. They are moving up and on.  We did it.  We gave it all we had and then some. They will remember this and be strong from it. Independence is a great thing.   Got to let them grow up.  It hurts the heart so.
"You are the best mom I've ever had."  One of my favorites everyday.

 Big world, you be good to him. 

This does mean though more time alone with little britches.  I'll take it. Don't you grow up yet.

Anticipation

They have been waiting quite awhile for this second one to come along.  All are very excited to meet him come September. 

Little Mama

It always amazes me how little girls like two year old Valerie become little moms so quickly.  It is just their instincts. I love little girls with their dolls when they are barely the bigger of the two.  Such a timeless thing. I love how her baby has the same big blue eyes as her.  

double blessing

Twin baby girl session on Sunday at 5 weeks old. I love this full belly as it shows how well they are growing.  I kept thinking, and saying, "Two babies!" It is honestly the best thing that can happen to you and it happens twice.  Seems unbelievable almost.  Two different personalities already that mom and dad are discovering too amidst the still sleepless nights.

Baseball!

We had so much fun this summer watching Roman play his first season of baseball.  Even with the heat and playing in 100 degree temperatures with heat advisories, he stuck it out like a trooper and didn't complain.  Basketball is his number one sport and he wants to play soccer again this spring, so we will see if we get back on the diamond next summer.  Either way we are always proud and excited to see them try new things.

Bentley

A beautiful little girl just like her mama.  So sweet and lovely.

Her little brother.....

 I love this family.  I have seen Lydia grow over the last couple of years and was happy to be asked up to their home again for a visit and to meet baby Joel, a gorgeous, yummy big boy. Lydia is always her true self which is what I love to photograph.  

More little Nora

Maxwell

This is love............