My dear friends

My interest in photography has no doubt been fueled by my dear friend Erin. Over the years, my family and I happily posed in front of her camera and we now have hundreds of beautiful images to document our life. So, when we were all together on vacation in the Poconos I was honored when she asked if I would do a photo shoot of her family.

A few days later we headed out to the lakeside for some more photos.

I'm so glad Erin got the chance to be in front of the camera instead of behind it. . . aren't they a great looking family?! :-)

Play time!

On our recent trip to Pennsylvania we had a chance to catch up with one of Rich's high school friends. He and his wife have twins that are just 2 months older than Hayden. I've followed them through their family blog since they were born, so it was such a treat to finally meet them in person. They instantly took to playing and I had to snap a few photos of these pretty little girls!

They welcomed Hayden to play with them and he had just about as much playing in the leaves as he did playing with the girls!

My own, 2 months old already!

Just like that, my littlest boy is now 2 months old. He oblidged me for a photo shoot photo shoot in his crib (he's much more willing to pose for me than his older brother!). . .

Oh, wow, how I love this boy!

Hannah Elizabeth

My friends's sweet little darling was the perfect subject when I went to photograph her at 8 days old. She didn't mind being stipped down to her birthday suit, and obliged us with some gorgeous wide-eyed gazes, a few smiles, and peaceful snoozing.

Such a sweetheart. . . definitely the princess of the family!

My own

My sweet, new Benjamin. . .

My little burrito!

In Daddy's arms. . .

Two versions: black-and-white and color. . .

Another bit of indecision. . .

I was glad I had my camera up and finger on the shutter release when Hayden decided to give Benjamin a kiss. I only captured one shot and I'm so glad to have it!

Isn't he a sweetheart!