I promised myself this year I would do a “real” session with my own kids. Last year, I had great intentions but got so busy with client work that I finally got them out there in December for about 15 minutes for a few pics for the cards. So this year, I booked a session for my own kids. It worked really well since they were excited for it to be their turn. The promise of a trip to Dairy Queen afterwards helped a bit too.
Everything just feel into place. The outfits, the location, the day…it just seemed easy this year. The location was actually a mistake. On my way to another location I got turned around and drove down a different way. Then I saw this little path and some beautiful fall color and stopped immediately knowing it was the perfect spot for what I was envisioning.
I’m so proud of them. I’m proud of the little people they are becoming, how good they are to each other. The other day when I was leaving Costco with James in the front and the other two kids hanging off the side of the cart, an older man said to me “enjoy them, they grow up so fast”. I hear that all the time but there was something about this time that hit me. There was a sadness in his eyes and sincerity in his voice. I thought about it and I honestly can say that I am. I love where each of them is right now. I’m not looking ahead or behind. Sure there are days where I’d give anything for one hour of complete silence or a full nights sleep, but that time will come sooner than I’m prepared for I’m sure.
So this is going to be a ton of pictures. I had trouble narrowing them down and have many others I haven’t had a chance to even edit yet. Thanks for letting me share!
Sometimes I still can’t believe we have 3 now…
My big girl at 4 and a half. Still very sweet. She takes her job as big sister so seriously.
Ben will be 3 in November. He’s a total ham. That look in the second picture…we see that one a lot. LOL
and baby James just a few days shy of 3 months. Still gaining weight like crazy, still a super easy smiley baby. That’s a 6-12 month outfit on him! (thanks again A!)
and a few more I loved…
