I still can't believe Matilda is already a year old!  I was lucky enough to photograph her back in December and I just had to do another image with her reading Good Night Moon like we shot last time to show the progression of age... still love that orange and green combo of chair and wall!  I really can't get over how much bigger she is...  I just adore her little smile!  Ron and Jessica both have so much fun in life so no wonder she knows how to use it!  

Everyone loves this family so much and we will all be sad when they move to L.A. in August.  I must admit, however, that I am a little more than jealous of your new state, what with this horrendous Texas heat and all!  Someday, Tracy, someday!  

August is a big month for them because as you can see by the beautiful roundness of Jessica's belly... Matilda will have a baby sister in just a month!  Congratulations to all three of you!

And most of all.. happy first birthday, Matilda!

I'm working on Jessica and Ron's preview but couldn't resist throwing this together when I found this vintage fabric.  You see, Matilda's mommy and daddy LOVE Vespas... so how could I not make something out of it, especially when Matilda was wearing such a cute polka dot dress!  I love this picture in color but for the "card" thought it worked better in black and white.

Happy 1st birthday, Matilda! 

And Ron and Jess, your preview will be up tomorrow!

Baby Benjamin just celebrated his first birthday... Happy Birthday, Ben!  I have looked forward to doing a session with this little guy ever since the first time I laid eyes on him!  Such a cutie and a happy boy, too! 

We played a little at the park, where Tim and Robin brought his little red car with them.  He has started taking a few steps at a time so he loved pushing it around.  He had no interest in riding but I really enjoyed how he is embracing his new and soon-to-be increasing feeling of independence!  Just you wait guys... the chasing is almost on!  He even took a several steps right to me once we got back to their house to continue the session. 

Benjamin loves books.  And I adore the pictures we took in his room... mostly because several of his books used to belong to my own son so looking at the pictures of him in his diaper, reading takes me back 5 years!  But I also happen to be slightly fond of the colors in his room!

Thanks for sharing the morning with me Robin and Tim.  Enjoy your preview!

After talking to Christy on the phone about our session a few times, I couldn't wait to meet her.  She is so easy to talk to! So Saturday the day was finally here and I got to do my session with her gorgeous family.  I took Christy and Stephen and their beautiful kids, Corbin and Kylie, to some of my favorite parks in Dallas.  We were a little disappointed at the first location... we have had a LOT of rain in Dallas in the last few days and Turtle Creek was a little messy!  But we got some great images at all three locations. 

I loved Kylie's huge blue eyes!  And that Corbin... he had some great input on our session.  I have a feeling I'm going to have some competition someday as he seems to have a real interest in photography!  And Kylie really enjoyed the end of the session with her celebratory giant lollipop.  We survived the Texas heat together and dad survived a few injuries from parasols and fingers getting stepped on... you were a real trooper, Stephen!

I hope you enjoy your preview, Stephen and Christy!

Guess what?!?  I am now a proud member of PPA, Professional Photographers of America!  And to celebrate I am offering 50% off the regular session fee to the first session booked from this blog post or from my Facebook announcement. Just mention either announcement when you book your session.  Hurry... you don't want to miss my own personal celebration!

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