Braving the Cold

Little Nolan is preparing to turn one year old in January. We started the celebration a bit early with a freezing cold photoshoot around Seattle. Who knows where we were for this shot? (No fair answering, Megan and Pat.)

Need another clue? How about this one? (Don't worry, Dad was holding Nolan from behind.)

I adore these smiles.

Of course we had to have lots of kisses. How could you NOT kiss that sweet face?

Change of venue here. This may be my new favorite family shot.

Megan and Nolan playing with the grasses. It was so cold on Sunday, Nolan didn't want to be put down. Fine with me! We've got lots of good shots with Mom and Dad.
Beautiful blue eyes. I love how the hood frames his face.

I loved this of you, Megan.

Thoroughly chilled, we headed back home for some less-bundled shots and a snack. Daddy and Nolan have some fun playing.

But I dragged everyone back outside for a few shots in their adorable front yard. Here's a wave! Bye bye!

Thanks for being flexible, Megan and Pat. I think our location changes added a lot to our session. I had a wonderful morning chatting with you and playing with sweet Nolan. He's a champ! Enjoy!

Just Trying to Keep Up

'Tis the season for family pictures, right? Last Sunday, my dear friends, Caroline, Marc, and Alex met me at Pike Place Market to see if we could catch some family images. Catch would be the operative word there, because 18 month-old Alex is a RUNNER! Sure, you can hold him in one place for a couple snaps, but that's not going to get a smile. Turn him loose and try to keep ahead of him and THAT'S where his smiles are. These are the days when I realize how long it has been since I worked out with Baby Boot Camp. Gosh, Baby Boot Camp should be a work write-off for me! Here are a few of the images we caught:

A sweet moment.

Alex loves stairs, too. I love the clouds in this shot.

One of my favorites from the day.

The coffee cup over Marc's head is SO appropriate. Alex and I ran this hill several times.

I can't stay away from these close-ups.

We thought we'd try the shoulders as a means of holding Alex down.

Love this!

Gorgeous pepper bunches hanging from one of the market stalls. The trick was keeping Alex from actually touching them.

Right before Alex takes off.
Looking back at mom and dad.

Walking through Post Alley. Maybe between swings?

Another favorite. This is one shot I don't get tired of.

Caroline and Marc, I hope you see something you like. Thanks for a wonderful Sunday morning and lots of exercise! Talk to you soon!