on a breezy mountain top...

I have been going to Richland for 17 years and this was my first trip to this point. Wow - what an amazing 360 degree view! This wonderful family met me early one morning and we hiked around for a bit while sneaking some shots in while the "breeze" stopped for a few moments.

Thanks for introducing me to this beautiful spot and letting me capture some great family moments.

beauty comes in small packages...

Miss V was one of the most alert babies that I have ever photographed. She was 21 days old which is "big girl" for newborn shoot but what a joy to capture on camera. No sleeping for this one but beautiful blue eyes to explore her new world.

So I have a hat addiction - I'm not embarrassed to admit this - and although it's 100 degrees in Dallas these days, Miss V still modeled some of my new ones. She was a trooper for a while and then she said enough. Then we switched to flower bands and the natural look.

Big brother is having some fun on his new swing set while giving some much needed love to his sweet sister.

chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga..choo-choo...

It doesn't always happen but in this case, we were on the same "track." Mr M's parents selected some of my very favorite images from our session. This originated as a surprise Father's day gift and I'm sure this lil' guy's smile is treasured. Mr M's grandma made the wooden trains that he is running along his tracks while waiting for the real train to come over the bridge. No luck there but he had plenty of fun!

all smiles at grandma's house...

Miss M and Mr A are growing up so fast!

She is interested in princesses and puppies. He is sporting his pink cowboy boots while fixing broken bikes. Grandma's backyard is always beautiful for photos and I just can't get enough of that amazing bicycle!

Thanks for the visit - the tacos were amazing and playing with our friends is always a favorite!

summer sweethearts...

an annual event for this wonderful couple. What a fun session we had - going on a water adventure and hopping some barbed wire to capture the sunset! These two lovebirds are silly and sweet - some of my very favorite people in the world!

a straight shooter...

What you see is what you get. Such a sweetheart.

Wide eyed and alert most of the time although she caught a few snoozes in there.

Miss O is an addition that her family is treasuring!