Hanging out with this family is always fun. I loved watching these grandparents (um, can I please look that way when I’m a grandma?) enjoying their grandson. He has quickly become the center of this family, that’s for sure! I was so happy that despite the rain threatening to come down on us and despite the change of location, we were able to capture what life is like for this awesome family right now.

Why is it that babies at the beach eat so much sand? I get that they’re curious enough to shove in a fistful the first time. But you would think that after getting that first taste, they would think, “Hmmm. Grainy. Not so yummy.” And stop doing it. But they just keep eating it. If they’re like my babies, they’ll eat it for the entirety of your beach trip. Perhaps they keep trying because they think, “Oh, this next one has got to be good!” If so, that’s dedication right there. That’s a don’t quit attitude if I’ve ever heard one.

Luckily, this little lady didn’t eat much sand at our shoot. She’s a smart one. 😉 And adorable!!

My husband’s mom is a gorgeous Argentine woman. She’s got jet black hair, olive skin, and beautiful brown eyes. My husband looks a lot like her. His siblings all have dark hair and eyes and a year round tan. So when I met his dad, a blue eyed, light skinned, light haired man, I said, “So is he your stepdad?” Those Argentine genes dominated! (And now I’ve got a son who looks a lot like his grandpa!) Can you tell which genes dominated in this beautiful family? 😉 I had a lot of fun with them! These girls were a piece of cake to photograph!

One of the things I love about this gig is that I get to watch families grow. The last time I photographed this family, there were 4 of them. They’ve since added another sweet baby girl to the mix. The son is the same age as one of my boys, except at least 6 inches taller. My little guy will hit a growth spurt at some point, right? Maybe? It’s okay. He is actually oblivious to the fact that he’s short. One day he and the cute boy in these pictures were walking into their school and my son saw their reflections and it suddenly hit him, “Hey!!!…..You’re bigger than me!” Yup. As is the rest of your kindergarten class, Buddy.

{ And excuse the pixelation. Last time I’m using this collage maker. I promise these are clear and sharp. 🙂 }

I had two M Family shoots back to back last month. Both were at the same beach and there was a wedding going on at the beach on both nights. I’ve been back to this beach twice since, and both times there have been weddings. Even on a Tuesday night. Popular place to get married!

Some kids I photograph get a kick out of the crazy things I put on my head during a shoot. Some do not. Some stare at me like I’ve lost my mind. Sometimes I have to resort to fake crying. Whatever works!! This little guy on the left was determined to not find me amusing. But muahhahahahaha…you see smiles below, don’t you? Oh the things the people at the beach saw me do. Worth it? I think so!

So glad I was able to capture this family all together with their newest addition! What a little cutie! And I always love the fun colors this momma chooses. So vibrant and perfect for the beach! 🙂

The cute mom in these photos lived on my street growing up. There was a big group of us on that street that were all in the same age range and it was so much fun! We had lots of games of manhunt, kickball, lots of girl talk (and yes, teenage girl drama…it can’t be helped), but one of the memories that stands out the most is singing all the songs from Grease at her house. Ohhh, good times. She married her high school sweetheart and I’ve gotten to photograph their cute family several times in the last few years. Oh, how I cringe when I see the photos from our first shoot together! They were terrible. Sorry about that, C! But thanks for letting me practice on you way back when! 

My day on the beach with the M Family was not a sunny one. Grey clouds filled the sky. BUT, that didn’t stop us and I love the soft feel it gave these photos. Oh and this momma isn’t just adorable and fun, she’s also talented in the craft/sewing department. Check out her work HERE.