Just So Sweet, You Got to Pinch Them on there Cheeks (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

These pictures are just so sweet.  Not only are the pictures sweet, the family is just so sweet too.  It has been such a joy to work with them for the last 3 years.   I think the pictures just turned out so beautiful. 

Next time you see this family, you should pinch them on their cheeks just because they are just so cute and fabulous!  

 

He's 12 now! (Northern Virginia Child Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

It is so hard to believe that another year has gone by and my little baby has grown into a young man !  It doesn't seem that long ago when I held him in my arms.  He has been a joy to watch grow up.  He is so smart, loving, creative, and easy going. 

It is funny when I talk to people about their family pictures, they all seem to think that my family loves having their pictures taken.  When I took my son's pictures this year, he only let me take 6 shots (I did sneak in at least 4 times that but he didn't seem to mind) 

There were several great ones but here are the two that will be hanging on the wall.



Cutie Cousins (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Child Photographer, Northern Virginia Baby Photograher)

There is nothing like having a forever connection with your family.  No matter what you do in life or where you move or go, you will always have family.  I still have fantastic memories of spending time with my cousins.  Some of them lived close and some of them I only have seen a couple times in my life but it is incredible how much you have in common through your parents. 

These cousins were so cute.  They just were so close and so willing to help each other out.  They laughed and had a good time with each other. 

I hope you all enjoy the pictures.



Can you believe he is now 1! (Northern Virginia Baby Photographer, Northern Virginia Child Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

One of my fave little guys just turned the big 1!!!  It has been very exciting to be a part of his life since he was a little peanut in his mom's belly!  I can't believe he is now 1.  He is such a cutie pie.  What will I ever do when he won't let me hold him anymore?  Believe me, it is hard now to get a chance to hold him.  He would rather be running after his big brother and my son, trying to keep up with the big boys.  :)

 

Here is his moma when he was "almost" here!  Isn't she just beautiful?



And then he arrived that little cutie pie!

At 6 months old he was a little character!

AND NOW HE IS 1!!!!



Oh ya he can Skateboard! (Northern Virginia Child Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

This boy has some moves!  Can you believe he is only 3, soon to be 4!  I can't even do these moves now and I am 29 (and holding)!

Such a cutie pie!  I am impressed with his skills. 



Oh the love!!! (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Oakton Photographer,

This family is near and dear to me. We have LONG history. 

This couple was my first wedding job here in Virginia.  Now don't get me wrong, I have been photographing a while before moving here to Virginia but being my first job here and staying such good friends is so great!  What will the future hold????

Check it out.....



He is 1! Can you believe it?!? (Northern Virginia Photographer, Northern Virginia Baby Photographer, Northern Virginia Family Photographer)

Isn't it incredible how in just a blink of the eye, you watch a child grow?  I don't feel any older but this little guy has shown me that time has past.  I met him when he was just 3 months old and I have had the pleasure of seeing him every 3 months since then.  I have watched him learning to roll and now he is walking, wait no, I mean running around.  It has been a joy and pleasure to preserve his growth forever with these pictures.

Here he is when I met him at 3 months old. 

Now look at him!  He is so big!



When I Grow Up (Northern Virginia Baby Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

This little man has just hit another milestone.  He is the big 9 months now!  He is one of the happiest babies I have seen.  His smile lights up the room.  He is very adventurous and didn't want to stop moving. 

During this photo session, we had a few "themes".  You have so many options of what to be when you grow up in front of you, the problem is, this little guy makes them all look good. 

So, let see, should he be a world traveling business man, a fireman, or a cowboy? 



Spring Family Pictures (Northern Virginia Family Photographer, Northern Virginia Photographer)

I was fortunate to go to a lovely location for this family session.  It was quite stunning to walk this property.  Everywhere you turn there was another secret little garden.

We were able to take advantage of a beautiful archway for most of the session. 

I don't know what it is but it seems my most recent photo sessions have been in the cold.  Oh well, it will make for a great story for the grandkids one day.  Whenever they will look at the pictures they will talk about how cold it was and no one will believe it because they look so good!  :)

One of the cutest things (well, I thought it was cute) that was happening during this picture was the little baby was pulling his big brother's hair.  Oh my goodness the baby thought it was the best thing in the world!  See, there is another story that the grandkids can hear about this picture. 

Isn't this just the sweetest thing.  I love the archway and the sweet little smiles.

What a beautiful couple huh?