Young Girl With Fire

I love this family! They made an appearance on my blog in the summer of 2009, back when Miss M was an only child with a little sister on the way. Fast forward to 2010 and the family has grown by one super-cute little girl. Honestly, it's almost too much cuteness. And energy.

Mom & B.


Sisters.


It is not easy to play "chase" and take photos simultaneously. Luckily, Doug was there with me that day so he stepped in when I needed a pinch-runner.




Family Portrait. I love how casual it is and how happy everyone looks! It doesn't matter if they're not all looking at the camera!


Little Miss B needed her own little shoot. I love the little nose crinkles!






This is M with her grandfather. One day in the future, this photo will be one of her favorite things. Everything about it says love.


Here's the thing - children don't stand still. Instead of trying to contain them, I try to play with them and incorporate the playtime into the picture time. I love love love the photos from this session because they're full of energy and movement and personality. And, of course, love.

*Today is Neil Diamond's 70th birthday, so in honor of that, the post title is from "Shiloh."