Lexi is ONE!

My second baby is one today! I feel happy and blessed as I celebrate my Lexi today. Parenting is hard. But there is no other job that is so rewarding. I just look at that face and it's all worth it.

We celebrated with a family party on Sunday and today we'll just celebrate all over again with lots of hugs and smooches.

Happy birthday Lexi! You are very loved. To see her slideshow click HERE. Lots of unedited photos in the slideshow, but I've decided life is too short to sit at my computer all day!

Cousins

I sure miss the cute little faces of the Bret sisters. Not only have I photographed them several times, but they were our neighbors up until two months ago. Our cul de sac is just not the same with out them! I met them at the park on Saturday with their cousins for a little family photo fun. Thanks for being such good sports and meeting me at such an early hour! Enjoy a few from the session.

Williams Family Photo Fun!

We had quick family photo session last night. My sister and her family rolled in to town about 3:00 from Michigan and last night was the only time we would all be together. With busy summer schedules and my brother-in-law heading back for work, we had to make it happen. The kids were troopers. Especially the ones who had been in the car traveling for two days! My good friend Meghan took our photos for us. Thank you Meg, for squeezing us in when you had lots going on. Love how they turned out!


This one will be my new 10x20 to replace the old one that is lacking the presence of our little Lexi.

Mommy gets to be in one with her girls!





A little group fun.





I don't know how they could stand rolling in the grass when it was so hot. Boys will be boys I suppose!

The Millers

I've had the pleasure of taking this family's photos since Reese was about the age of little baby Chase. It was so good to see them and catch up! (We're practically neighbors now). Love their new digs and their new little man. Reese, you are a gem too! Enjoy a few from Saturday.

Owen & Hannah

7:30 a.m. might be early for some people, but not for these little people! That's the time we met at the park for their session and I think it was a great time for pictures! Great light, great moods, great weather, great friends. A perfect combo.

Although we don't get to see them as much as I'd like, I love it when we get together. These two are the same age as my kiddos and I hope they all continue to grow up together. Enjoy a few from their session!

I really love this one!

Riley & Reese

These two beauties were fun to photograph! It took them awhile to get used to the fact that the stranger with the big black camera in their face was ok. But once they relaxed with me I got some fun stuff. These portraits are going to be a surprise for their momma's birthday in a few weeks. Aunt B was able to get the girls for the afternoon so we could sneak to the park and capture their gorgeous eyes and bright smiles. I think mom will be surprised. Here's a little peek. Thanks girls!

It's the Essers again!

You saw this family a couple of posts back. It's taken me awhile to get through the MANY photos we took the day of their session. We found so many great spots that I shot and shot and shot. I got some fun images of their little clan.

Enjoy their fun slideshow HERE.