In August, we attempted a family session for louis and family.  Remember how insanely hot it was for a few weeks in late July/August – like NEVER even cooled off at night..  We were out at the Virginian on the course and poor little Louis was sweating – and we’d only been outside for 5 minutes or so..  it was just too hot.  I looked at Stevan and Alison and said, let’s reschedule and try this again when it’s a bit cooler.  I think Stevan was the happiest to hear those words.  We always keep a few spots open for reschedules for sick kids/weather.. We found a time that worked for them – and all were happy to go cool down!   still a few cute ones from that mini hot session, here..

A little over a month later, we met at the course again – Louis was in a fabulous mood (after he was able to run free!) .. he is such a boy.. a happy boy who loves to run up hills and zoom back down..  he loves his daddy and gives the sweetest smiles to his mommy.. what an awesome guy.. i can’t wait to see how much he changes for our session in November.. and for his TWO year session – in Charleston in January..

a bunch of my favorites..

here he goes.. all out…

he doesn’t miss a thing.. for now, he stops at the tall grasses.. but i bet soon we will dash right through.

see how his little foot is up in the air in this one.. ready to take off.. that is sooo him.. he just slows down to change directions!  i love his chunky arms and hands.. still a babe..

a bit of a tickle from dad..  i got some cute families with all of you looking cute and at the camera.. but this one really made me smile!.

i love this one.. look how little he looks here!  it is beautiful in color too.. but i love it like this.

and how cute is this.. his little curls.. shadow.. arm.. sweetie..

so glad we rescheduled!!!!!  you will love whole collection.. they are great..

wendy, lucy’s mom, called me the day before her session was originally scheduled to say that Lucy fell and hurt her lip.. we rescheduled – I mean, a 14 month old can’t have her pictures take with a fat lip!!!…  then the morning of her reschedule I arrived, realized immediately that although I’d never met Lucy’s parents I had seen them perform at the Improve at the Highlands Festival.. I was a bit caught off guard and instantly began replaying their skits in my head – a bit difficult to take them seriously.. i was hoping they were as much fun as they seemed to be on stage.. and then I took one look at darling Lucy and her little eyes were pink and sleepy..  you could just tell that she was not feeling well.. Poor Girl.. I was beginning to take it personally by this point..  we got our calendars out and searched for a tiny bit of time to fit Lucy in..  Luckily I had one tiny morning spot open and so did they..  A gorgeous Saturday morning I headed to their home and Lucy, now 15 months old, was ready.. and such a great little happy girl.

i loved meeting this little family.. and lucy and I hit it off.. in fact, she wanted to sit on my lap and chill..  she is so sweet – with a funny fearless personality and amazing parents..

and sweet lucy – cutie little girl!!

and one more family..  i love just the love in this one..

i’m so we waited until lucy was not broken and was feeling well..  these were worth it!

when ivy booked a session for her adorable little family I was super excited – her girls are so cute and always adorably dressed.  Of course each time I ask where the outfits came from, the response is “my mom made them”.. UGH .. REALLY?  adorable ..    Her husband, Wes, is such a great dad and I knew we would have a great time – they are a really sweet little family.  The problem was, we couldn’t think of anywhere to have the session.  a few weeks before the session, Ivy had an idea – with their 9th anniversary approaching they were hoping to use this session as part of their anniversary gift to each other.. soooo the traditional gift for the 9th Anniversary is Willow..  Operation  “Willow tree search” was on!!!   i found a few spots, and we settled on a park in Bristol..  It turned out to be a perfect little spot.

I’ve been around the girls many times – and well, let’s just say they just look at me like I’m crazy most of the time..  I was a bit nervous about how this would go – I didn’t want pictures of terrified little girls just staring at me!  Oh My gosh, once I got to hang out with them for a few minutes – their awesome personalities came through!!!  Bella was bringing me all kinds of presents – rocks, leaves, feathers..  And Ada was completely happy and funny.. she loves to pose – and I mean kind of the total body-hands-on-face posing.. she had me laughing from the moment I put my camera up to take the first image..  we worked with it and i got some great images of the family and the girls.. I had a wonderful time getting to know them!

the girls and the willow..

i love this of Bella.. she’s a doll.. seriously.. a tiny little doll

and shy Ada.  (those are the dresses that Ivy’s mom made.. gorgeous!)

and one more of Ada.. the scrunchy nose.. love it…

and yep.. got a couple great family ones.. but i’ll save those just for you guys!