The Sweet Life

(say that five times fast)

Today Ruthann and I met our last four families at the park for their holiday mini session. Again, cute kids. And once more, adorable clothes.

Alex and Everett are two brothers that I had the great joy of photographing for their Christmas card last year…and a year later they are still one of the most loving, joyful, hilarious families I’ve ever met.

Lillie and Caryline were two tough little nuts to crack. Their mom was amazing at knowing what would help them loosen up and have fun, and towards the end we saw their gorgeous smiles emerge.

Drew and Anna Kate came next, and despite Drew’s protests, I think he has to admit he had a little fun (c’mon Drew, admit it!). Their dad wins the award for going to the greatest lengths to try and get out of a photo session…he broke his nose that morning. Typically it’s the kids that injure themselves hours before a photo session! (And is it just me, or would you never guess in a million years that his nose was broken and probably throbbing?).

Last in our three day line-up of gorgeous families were Xander and Lilie. Poor, sweet Lilie was not feeling great today, and I’ll spare everyone the picture of her little nose just running like a faucet. We’ll schedule a follow-up session sometime next week when she’s back to her old (dry-nosed) self…but I had to include this one from their session.

Xander cooperating with plans to raid the toy store down the street afterwards, and Lilie just trying to get away.

Tomorrow’s session rescheduled (let’s all hope he’s feeling better soon!) which gives me a morning of much needed, blissfully uninterrupted, computer time to proof! I am officially behind!