My good friend

My good friend Amanda came into town the other day. I was SO glad to see her and spend time with her and her kiddos. The best part about the day was that our children played really well together which makes it easier for us to catch up on things instead of putting out fires. Of course I told her that she needed to plan for picture time so we did have a session with my children attempting to get hers to smile. Ughh! It made me realize why I send my children away while I have sessions.



Anyway, I know you are really here to see pictures so here you go. Ty has the exact same birthday as my Linden and what a character two year olds are. I caught so many expressions but was one of my favorites. What a funny boy!



Elise might be one of the sweetest little girls you've ever met. Just look at her little innocent expression.


This right here is the perfect example of the difference between girls and boys. I think I told the kids to hug their mama and look at the sweet gentle hug Elise is giving Amanda. Ty on the other hand is holding on like a little monkey. I can totally relate. I have two monkey's of my own. :)

Thanks for coming and spending the day with me Amanda. Don't wait so long before you come again!

Brothers

Meet these sweet brothers, Cortland and Hudson. Of course I'm a little partial to brothers because I've got a pair of little boys just like this. What fun they are. Full of energy and their mom....fabulous! That woman handles her boys well. Sometimes you can just tell the moms who were meant to have boys and she is one of them.

I think my Hadley loves football but these guys have no choice as their dad is a football coach. Don't you just LOVE the expression on Hudson's face? He wanted to look tough and cool. After this we tried to get him to smile but he wanted to make sure we had gotten a cool picture first.



We had a quick outfit change into Batman pajamas and their mama told them to show their muscles. Aren't they strong? :)

Cooper

This is our buddy Cooper. Hadley prays for this little guy every night. His newborn pictures were taken the 3 days after he was born and isn't he just perfectly plump. This little guy weighed in at over 9 lbs when he was born.

Cooper has two big brothers who did not come to his photo session so we could focus on just him and I've decided he really looks like Lincoln in this picture. It's so fun to see how siblings look alike.


And I can't forget one of mom and dad with Cooper. Aren't they fabulous for baby BOY number 3!!

In a house full of boys we can't forget one with sports equipment. He is destined to throw balls and play tackle football from the moment he starts to move.


We are so glad to finally get to meet you Cooper. We look forward to lots of years playing together.

I'd been doing so well...

I felt like I'd been keeping up with my blog pretty well but then vacation happened. Elise was way overdue for her turn on the blog.

This was Elise's "newborn" session. I normally take newborn portraits during the first 2 weeks but this was the earliest I could get Elise in. I've decided that she quite possibly has the most beautiful lips and her hair is to die for. If only Channing had that hair I could put bows galore in it. :)

Big sister Chloe came along with Elise. She played peek-a-boo with me for awhile and we of course attempted sister pictures but it's not always easy to capture a toddler with a newborn.