I took our little lady out a few times this summer doing my best to capture every last ounce of “baby face” left on her. She’s such a treat to photograph. She took off walking only a couple of weeks ago so you know I was taking full advantage of her lack of/slow mobility this summer! It was so nice getting that extra time to be able to hold her and carry her everywhere. Now it’s all about wiggling out of my arms to get down and walk. I’m hoping to squeeze in one more portrait session with her before she goes off running like a wild toddler. For now, here are some of my favorites from two separate times we went out for official photo sessions.

These images are very special to me because she is wearing little gowns that were handmade for each one of my baby sisters. My mom held onto them for 20+ years. She gave them to me when I was pregnant with my first, along with my own gown that I wore as my homecoming outfit (that my daughter got to wear for our family photo session last fall). Since I was having a boy the first pregnancy, I had to hold onto them a few more years not knowing if I would get to use them. When I found out that I was having a girl, I was so happy that I would get to use the gowns!

I had my heart set on using this blue gown for her “walking” milestone photo session but I finally just went out with her even though she was not walking yet. The mornings were starting to get cooler and I did not want to miss my opportunity to use it as I had envisioned. She cooperated long enough for me to get what I wantedI think it is time for a first hair cut :/I can’t possibly leave out my assistant, who has a great ability to capture his little sister’s attention in .2 seconds. He is getting so big…and so over the camera being in his face. LOL!