This was one of the first images from my session with the gorgeous M family, and I knew right when I took it that it was going to be a fun session. Mr. J and his sister Miss H were full of energy, and come on- have you ever seen such a gorgeous family? Magazine cover material- I’m telling you!

I had so much fun chasing following the kiddos on the trail at Creekside in Gahanna. I love catching moments like this one, because mom is always amazed that I got them to stay still. Toddlers are fast, but I am faster!

Are you feeling the love? Because I am! I love this one:

I always love when families are up for something a little different. The next image is one of my favorites from the session:

And of course, since we were at Creekside- we had to go splash in the water. This one is another favorite:

I am fairly certain it is illegal in some states to be this cute. Miss June just turned one, and I could not get enough of her smile. I mean, look at her- are you kidding me?!

Even when she wasn’t smiling, she still stole the show. Look at those gorgeous eyes!

We even let her lovey join in the fun!

I will be doing a session with Miss June’s family in August and I can’t wait!

Mr. B took one look at me and started to cry. Apparently he had been having a rough day, and I was the last person he wanted to see. Luckily, I know the way to any man’s heart from age 1-100 is a really sweet car. So I pulled out my wheels for him, and I think it is safe to say I won him over.

After a leisurely drive, we headed over to the playground for some swinging and playing. By the end of the night, I think Mr. B completely forgot that he was having a rough day.

N and J, I had so much fun hanging out with your family. Thank you for letting me capture you!

Aren’t they beautiful?

We met in the morning when the sun had just started to warm up the day. The kids were ready for adventure, and thrilled to ride in the wagon that we brought along just for the day. As we strolled, we saw rabbits and birds, and even a toad. (Well, at least the pond where the toad should have been!)

Miss H danced in the gardens, and little C played peek-a-boo with me around the sculptures. Their parents recently celebrated their 5 year wedding anniversary, and are expecting their third child in about a month. I hope that these images will always remind them of the amazing things they have accomplished together.

The gentle breeze and the golden sun were perfect the evening of my family session with Amanda, Dan and Molly. Molly was a little timid at first, but we warmed her up with a scoop of strawberry ice cream!

She spent the rest of the evening jumping, twirling, and running around in the joyfully exuberant fashion that only a two year old can. Dan and Amanda, I hope you will never forget the way she wanted to look at every dog and truck that went by, or the way she imitated everything I was doing. I hope you can still hear her laughter and squeals every time you taste ice cream. There’s nothing sweeter than your girl!

I can’t decide what I love more- his gorgeous hair or that sweet little smile? He was the perfect little model for me, and I couldn’t get enough of the cooing noises he made as he drifted off to sleep. This little man has two gorgeous older sisters, but I think it is safe to say he will be able to shine in his own right. Congratulations, Natalie- thank you for letting me photograph your beautiful son!