Violet and her Dad returned home from their afternoon at the discovery center and the park yesterday to find me in front of the computer again, editing images from last weekend’s session. “Hi Mama,” my baby greeted me . . . and then she saw what was onscreen. “CASEY!!!” She shrieked. She was so excited; I’m glad she didn’t faint. Her reaction is understandable – Casey may not be a movie star (yet), but he is her very best friend. He’s also one of the sweetest kids I know, and I had so much fun exploring the park with him last Sunday. We discovered a deer, two turtles, a snake, a butterfly, and countless geese on our little adventure! His mama was a huge help, too: I don’t know that I’d be up for that many rounds of ring-around-the-rosy at 39 weeks pregnant. Hope you get a chance to enjoy your sneak peek before Casey’s little brother makes his appearance, C!

It may have been pretty dreary outside this past Saturday, but inside my friend Leslie’s house things couldn’t have been brighter. Her youngest daughter, 4 month old Talia, lights up every room she’s in with her infectious smile. I’ve never known a happier baby!

If you’re thinking Talia looks a little familiar, she’s the newborn in the banner at the top of this blog. How quickly they grow! Thanks for having me over for another little mini-session this weekend , Leslie and Talia. I can’t wait to do it again in a few months!

Kids really make you realize how quickly time goes by. When Melissa and I first became friends (eight years ago??!), she had one boy: a sweet, shy¬†toddler she adored. Today¬†he’s a¬†handsome basketball, football, and baseball player -¬†with a little wrestling thrown in in all his (and his parents’!) free time. And his “baby” brother is an unstoppable force all his own, keeping everyone around him on their toes, but laughing the whole time. I had so much fun spending the afternoon with you and your boys, Melissa. It’s hard to believe they’re already so grown up! I loved getting to¬†see them in action, and most of all, to see the bond they have as brothers. Enjoy your sneak peek! And boys, I think your dad is going to love his Father’s Day surprise.