Thursday, October 31, 2013

this is halloween - 3 superheros, a princess, and a future butterfly

i have a slight obsession with halloween. it's always been so alluring, the costumes, the makeup, the candy! taking halloween portraits is a fun way for me to capture the costumes these cuties chose.  
this year we had 3 superheros and a princess.  
halloween portraitsthe caterpillar made her appearance later in the day! 
halloween portraits

as usual, the festivities brought a crowd. 
halloween portraits
 love, love, love these faces!
halloween portraits
happy halloween!

Monday, October 14, 2013

soccer

fall soccer season was new to us this year.  in the past we have been scared off by the heat.  but Madeline and Avery are dedicated soccer players.  this year Avery had dad as a coach.  Go Blue Robins!  (yeah, you read that right, BLUE robins)
fall soccer pictures

Madeline was happy to be back with Coach Hal and her pals.  this season these cuties were the watermelons!
fall soccer pictures

Saturday, October 12, 2013

another 5 year old? happy birthday to Avery!

year 5 is such a milestone.  five year olds and learning, growing, stretching their imaginations, and gaining independence.  Avery is one inquisitive little girl, and the beach was the perfect place to celebrate this milestone birthday.  

we brought a beautiful dress for her portraits and grandma added a fun floral wreath and we ventured out to the sand and the sunset.  
child beach portraits


child beach portraits
 Avery was in heaven exploring the sand to find new treasures.
child beach portraitschild beach portraits

child beach portraits

 and turning new treasures into jewelry.
child beach portraits
child beach portraits


 and then home again.  welcome to age five little A.
child beach portraits

Monday, October 7, 2013

portraits on the beach - extended family style


when you take a vacation to the beach, with your entire extended family, you better plan on taking some formal portraits.  Autumn and I texted wardrobe ideas back and forth until we felt the cousins were perfectly coordinated. beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits
 we think the photos were Christmas card worthy.  
beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits
 grandma and grandpa went for a collage that captured the fun and beauty of our entire week!
beach portraits

beach portraits

beach portraits


beach portraits
it was a wonderful vacation, and i'm so happy we took the time out for formal beach family photos!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

zoe 3 months

it's hard to believe 3 months have gone by since this little girl made her debut.  for the occasion we broke out one of the fun outfits from aunt Lori.  
baby infant pictures
 since she was feeling like being photographed, we went for it.  
baby infant pictures
 this is the best stage to get those sweet little new smiles.  
baby infant pictures

baby infant pictures
 you can't forget the tush on this little number!
baby infant pictures
we are loving this little bundle, even while she's keeping us on our toes!