Two boys + beach + two different directions =  TOO much fun!

We met up at Wilder Ranch on a VERY cold morning. It was perfect for photo taking, as there were no harsh shadows or squinty eyes, but poor little Miss E was so cold. Her sweet little nose was bright red. I look forward to a second little “mini” session to get a few of Ella alone and a few sister pics. We ran into a little time issue and honestly, it was just too cold for the girls. At least we got the family pics done, so next time will be just some fun with the girls!

Here’s a little peek into their session, with the best images being kept a “Holiday Card Secret.”

Meet my newest great nephew, Bryson. Isn’t he just the cutest!!

Doesn’t he look just like Daddy??

Charlie, you are just as adorable today as the day you were born!! You’re still smiling, still drooling and still a little love bug!

I loved this little series of:  ”YEAH, SO BIG, and I’M ONE”

I don’t think he liked his birthday hat very much, but he quickly forgot about it once we set the cupcake in front of him.

And, here’s a little slideshow of his “cake smash.” He loved it and was not shy about digging in!! I love at the end, he was gulping down his milk!

*Be patient, slideshows take a couple minutes to load.

Enjoy your little sneak peek, I think we got the mother/daughter walking shot that we were after. And look, no people in the background!

Enjoy your little sneak peek!

Sadie was 4 weeks old the day of her session, slightly older than the average newborn session, but once Mama got her to sleep, we were able to move her in and out of props and keep her sleeping. She is so adorable and definitely going to be the princess in this family!

And Sam, what a boy he is! Cute as a button, kind, caring, respectful, yet all boy. He even showed me that he can drive his own little 4-wheeler around! Seriously, Sam, you’re only 3! Dad says since he was big enough to reach to pedal he was driving. I guess that’s what happens when you’re a farmers son. Look how sweet he is with his baby sister.

Beckett is now 2 years, 4 months and all boy!! Fortunately he thought it was fun to sit on top of the table and it’s the only way I had more than a split second to get a photo of him (good thinking Nana). I just love his hair, although I know his first big boy haircut is in the near future.

And B’s little sister Gigi is now 4 months old and cute as a button! I just love how sturdy she sat up in the Bumbo seat. They definitely should be a part of a photographers arsenal.

Check out these big blue eyes!

Oh my goodness, I love these babies!

Kingston just turned 2 1/2, and boy oh boy, he is all boy! You can tell by the session. He wanted nothing to do with “perfect sit still portraits.”  Instead, we tumbled on the ground (note to self, ask client to make sure sprinklers are off the night before), picked apples, talked a lot about trucks (he knows every kind of tractor) and wandered up the street to watch a construction dumpster be moved by a really big and loud truck!!

I’ve decided this family is out to “wear me out!” I shot Kingston’s cousin about a year ago and  I’m here to say, BUSY runs in the family!

Des, I apologize this sneak peek has taken so long. I hope to have the rest of the session finished by the end of the weekend.

A little “pruning” lesson from Grandpa!

I know I am a little biased here, since I am her Nana, but isn’t she about the cutest little one ever??

I just love how thoughtful she is prior to even going for the cupcake. It’s as if she’s thinking, “Mom, can I really have this??”

Ok, but I’m going to be very careful!

Yummy, maybe I’ll try a little more!

I think I like it, but I still need to study it carefully and not get too dirty when I eat!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIGH LEIGH!! WE LOVE YOU!!

XOXO

Aunt Ne

And sometimes, even when an image isn’t technically perfect, it speaks a thousand words.