As you can see, we didn’t let a few unexpected rain drops dampen our parade!

And after some dancing in the rain, we moved right along to singing…with Lady Gaga keeping the energy up (thanks Mom!)

We just had to swing out (sister!) on the new playset in the backyard…

…and finally relax for some big hugs. Thanks again M. and C. for being so very fun to hang out with and to photograph! And thanks again to Mom and Dad for having me to capture your sweet girls again. Let’s wish for a never-ending summer. I’m not quite ready for those cool winds to blow in!

Green grass and a clear blue sky along with some of their favorite things brought out the beautiful shine in 9-month old N. and two-year old M.’s sparkling personalities.

And I’m so very glad we had a chance to catch N.’s roly-poly babyness – and his brand spankin’ new teeth!

I seriously *love* a good chase, followed by those quiet moments…

…and a family that plays together. I hope you all had as great a time as I did making these portraits for you. It was my pleasure. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

I was excited to see the beautiful light we had indoors and out, and a very warm fall day to boot. I really love that we could mix up locations to tell the whole story of Miss C. and Miss M.

Round and around and around she goes…where she stops…nobody knows…

…until big sister finally catches up with her for a tickle…

…and a quiet moment.

Then it’s outside to make some holiday wishes with mom’s mums (thanks mom!). A very big thanks again to these sweet girls, mom and dad for a whirlwind session. I could have kept going all day : )  So looking forward to our next session…can’t wait!

You all must know by now how I do love twin toddler energy, having a set of toddler boys at my house. I personally think it’s fascinating to see just how fast they can move in opposite directions : )

Add some pumpkins, bales of hay, and let the fun begin!

Many thanks to mom, dad and all the boys for a great shoot on a chilly fall afternoon. After all the wait, I think we scored on the fall foliage, so I’m glad you’re so happy with the results…me, too!

Another big thanks to Barista Kids for hosting this portrait session giveaway!

I think there are never enough chubby cheeks to go around, and this brother-sister twin team has some of the best I’ve ever seen! Just loved that we had such a beautiful fall afternoon to catch all the family fun. Thanks to mom and dad for being flexible around all that rainy fall weather. Special thanks to Grandpa F. for all of your key jingling holiday spirit that made this family shine!

Lots to celebrate during this session (below) — a double birthday weekend for this brother and sister who aren’t twins (imagine that!) and a family holiday portrait session to boot. I thoroughly enjoyed capturing this very handsome family for all these special occasions rolled up into one. Especially love Miss M.’s effortless smile (takes after her mom) and please tell Mr. J. I’m so glad he “didn’t” smile…just kidding…gotcha! And I was thrilled to get a truly shining portrait of mom and dad together–when’s the last time you and yours had the pleasure?! Beautiful day, beautiful family–so happy I got to know you all better on our walk to the park!

And these three sibling superheroes (below) possessed amazing powers, and I basked in the glow of all that energy! How could I not have fun chasing super kids around their backyard? It’s just not possible I say!!! Thanks to mom and dad for entrusting me to capture all this wonderful personality, and for letting us have the run of the yard for our session. Super fun!

It’s true at some point during a first birthday celebration someone has just a little too much cake, and then without any notice someone just lets go and takes their first few steps right in front of the party photographer (YES–I got it, and look at the proud look on his and mom’s faces!). Talk about a party to remember. So glad that all it takes is a nice wipe down from mom and a hug from dad to make it all better in the end. Smiles all around and way too much fun had by all. Very happy birthday wishes to you M. and T.–thanks for letting me share it with you. See you all next week for more photo fun outdoors!

Okay, some people really don’t like to be surprised, but I sure do (hint, hint). And I hope this is one of the nicest surprises that this dad could imagine—portraits of his son and daughter at this time and place in their family history. I think these new images are ripe for the family photo wall. Thanks so much to mom, C. and C. for helping to make this a perfect gift.

Can they paint it? Yes they can, and they surely did. I’m still in awe of the creative insights and abilities of young children. After each guest was equipped with hardhat and apron, the “work” began. No need for instructions, tutorials or “let me show you how”–they just instinctively picked up a brush or roller and got to it. Boys and girls alike dug in and transformed the plain cardboard structures into a rainbow of rowhouses in the backyard. Big fun, beautiful “handyman” cake from Flour Patch Bakery and brilliant birthday wishes all around.

A big shout-out to Barista Kids for sending you this colorful party Postcard from Kidsville!