Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!  {Austin Children Photographer}

My how time passes!  Just three months ago I met this darling little girl and her loving parents.  At the time, her first birthday seemed so far away.  But, here it is and now she's standing and almost walking and communicating and sprouting teeth.  Just like a big girl.  OK, she's still their baby and she's still beautiful.  Happy First Birthday Sweetheart!

A Football, a Duckie and the Dogs  {Austin Children Photographer}

But really, all they cared about was the lollipop.  Amazing the power of a lollipop.  The football and duckie were fun for a while, but everyone (including the dogs) agreed that sugar is the clear motivator.   And I really wanted to post a picture of mama doing the "give me lion"  "roar", but I know she would kill me.  So, I'll save that one for when I need it.  hee hee.  Thank you J & R for being such great supporters!!  Fun session and beautiful family.

Right at Home  {Austin Children Photographer}

Two sets of girls - both almost the exact same age as my two girls?  Come on - could I feel any more at ease with these adorable children?   And, their mamas are just beautiful (I think it may run in the family).  And, their daddy's were the best assistants ever...putting their muscles to the test holding up blankets to make shade and making their children laugh so hard I could see their tonsils through the lens.

Thank you for such a fun session.

PS -  I LOVE these tall grasses.  I wish they were "in bloom" all year long.

One of My Cheerleaders  {Austin Children Photography}

This mama is one of my biggest cheerleaders.  I love her for it.  It doesn't hurt that her family is gorgeous!  Thank you for waking up early and being such good sports!

Running So Fast!  {Austin Children Photographer}

Mom's quote to me was, "He likes to ruuuuuunnn!".  My girls didn't walk until almost 17 months.  So, I though, how much can a 12 month old run?  Um, well, almost an entire session.  Running to Daddy proved to be extremely fun.  But, once Mom starting singing and quoting children's books he sat still and was just enamored with his Mama.

And, while he loves to run.  I'm pretty sure tunnel slides are not his thing.

Thank you for running through the grasses with me!!

Autumn Has Arrived!  {Austin Children Photographer}

Finally!!  This beautiful family got to pull out their cute sweaters and layer!  Oh, and a baby in a winter cap?  Isn't he delicious!?  And, mom, who is totally model material, was so absolutely good natured the entire time.  I guess that's what happens when you're the only girl in a house with four boys!  Thank you for the opportunity to capture your family at such a fun time!

She Gave Me Flowers  {Barbara LeGere  |  Austin Children Photographer}

It's the first time I've received flowers at a session!  I am so excited!  And from such a sweet little girl too!:)

Well, these girls are certainly fun and after our spring session in the bluebonnets, you know we couldn't resist some fall florals.  Their baby brother has grown up so much and his big brown eyes will just suck you in and take your heart.  And, mama, you know I think you are gorgeous!  Thank you E family for such a happy session!

A Morning by the Lake    {Barbara LeGere | Austin Children Photographer}

A new location!  I love new locations!  They keep me on my toes and, more likely than not, they mean something to the family.  Mom picked this location because she says she spent countless hours here when her firstborn was little.  He even has a brick here to prove it! 

Such a sweet and energetic family.  All four of them kept up their enthusiasm and mom never ran out of creative ideas.  Well, that was, until the little one ran out of lollipop.  Who can blame her?  I get sad when my lollipop is gone too.