When I sat down to think about it, I've known this lovely lady for nearly a decade. In fact, she and I were pregnant with our first sons at the same time. We both had our 2nd sons at about the same time. We both had little girls at about the same time. She is a true lady in every sense of the word and she mothers her children with a grace that I could never emulate but absolutely admire. I'm so glad I finally got the chance to work with her like this and to capture the wonderful connections in her family! (Check out my personal fav from this session!)

These guys are no strangers to the Pinkle Toes blog and I can't even begin to tell you how it makes me feel to think that most of my blog posts are of repeat clients. It is truly a privilege to get to watch these kiddos grow up. Love this tradition of having everyone there for his birthday (just like his big sis) and I LOVE that we sat him on the table with his cake (just like his sis). It was a very happy day! (Click to see my two personal favs from this session bigger HERE and HERE;-).

Golden, hazy sunrise.

Bubbling creek, 

Giggles and shrieks.

Bears, blankets, wagons, and sparkles.

Sunday morning church bells.

Tears of trepidation,

Of happiness.

Adopted.

Loved.

So very loved.

A most memorable session yesterday where I felt like I was literally witnessing a family become a family.

Thank you.

This little cutie pie was so petite, so striking that I swear she didn't even look real sometimes. She has such a powerful little personality in that tiny body and she will melt your heart when she waves to you. Mom and dad, I'm seriously concerned for you all in about 15 years ;-).