1 year old!

He came, he saw, he smeared cake all over!!  Those of us with children know all about the infamous 1st birthday party!!!  Little ones aren't really into opening gifts besides getting the occasional cool toy, which then has to practically be removed from the box with a crow bar, and kind of takes away the coolness factor because the wait becomes too much for them.  But give them that cake and let them go to town and it's the best moment of their new little lives!!!  I had so much fun capturing a few of those cakey moments for my friend's son, Landin!  :)

He's got his eye on the prize!

Guess he figures since he couldn't have the cake, he might as well eat the plastic cover!! :)

The cake....pre-demolition!

"Not really interested in the whole candle thing, but let me at that cake!!!!"

Squishy!!

 "I've created a masterpiece!!!"

 

The cake...post-demolition! :)

Big family...lots of love!

They wanted something laid back and comfortable with Christmas charm, so I went to their home and was welcomed as one of their own family members!  What a loving family!  I had the joy of capturing some beautiful moments from behind my lens that day....

Forever Young

As he grows up ever so quickly, I can't help but become a bit saddened by how fast time just seems to be flying by.  I know that sounds cliche, but it's oh so true!  And as I think of him growing up, the Bob Dylan song comes to mind.  Here is a small tribute to my little guy.....

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you

May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you

May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be stong
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy

May your feet always be swift

May you have a strong foundation

When the winds of changes shift

May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

"F" family

It was a joy capturing moments with these children...even though the temps were cold, we managed to make it a fun time !  We had some tears, we had some laughs and we definitely had some cold fingers and toes when the shoot was over! Santa would be proud to see his hats worn by such cute kiddos!! :)

      

"A" Family

This is a shoot close to my heart....because these little kids are my nephews and niece!  Since my sister didn't want anything too formal,  I just snapped some shots in front of the Christmas tree in the living room.  While they aren't studio quality, they are perfectly candid and really let their personalities shine through! 

                                             

Jackson- Christmas

Small photo shoot with my favorite little guy.... :)

                                                      

    

                                                   

                       



I Heart Faces Photo Challenge- By the Book

Little Landin hard at his studies! :)


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