Tyler and Ben

It has been such a joy to watch this family grow over the years. We first met Tyler when he was even younger than his baby brother Ben and it's been the biggest thrill to watch as he learned to walk and talk. Now we get to watch Ben go through the same motions. It was great seeing you and the boys again, Laura and Andy!

Linden and Hadley: dressed to impress

Love these girls! Linden and Hadley were dressed in their holiday best and ready to smile last Saturday morning. Mike and I had a great time running around with Linden and making little Hadley giggle. It was so nice catching up with you, Peter and Lynsey!

Connor and Delaney

This family's had a rough summer. Connor spent all of it in a body cast after having broken his leg while playing on a slip-n-slide. He's only been out of the cast for a few weeks and, holy cow...my heart stopped every time he started to run and play. I can only imagine what Stephanie and Sean are going through! We had a great time shooting around Recreation Drive last Friday. The weather was beautiful, Delaney had a ton of smiles for me and even Annakin the family cat made a good natured appearance. It was great seeing you again, Stephanie, Sean, Connor, Delaney and Annakin! Here's to a healthy, happy, RELAXING rest of the year for you!

Ori

I always knew that Judith was a great planner...a client after my own heart. So I don't know why I was surprised and relieved last Sunday when her awesome foresight saved the day. It was pouring and gloomy, but we had already secured a permit to shoot in the Lincoln Park Conservatory. It provided a really great, relatively dry, backdrop for little Ori's photos. Look how big he's getting! And so daper in his bow tie. When the rain eventually stopped, we snuck outside for a few photos at the Lily Pond. It was so great to see you three again, John, Judith and Ori!

Elise, Lucas and Winnie The Pooh

If Heather and Ben ever wondered what it would be like to have three kids, they know now. Elise's favorite stuffie, Pooh Bear, due to his appearance at every major family event, is now an official member of the family. Too funny! Seems like it was only yesterday that Becky and I upgraded our favorite toys to family member status. (Only, in our case, our parents were stuck with "so ugly they're cute" troll dolls. Be glad yours is soft and cuddle and timeless, Ben and Heather!) I can't get over how fast Elise and Lucas are growing up. We had a great time last Friday morning, enjoying the crisp fall weather. It was great seeing you all again...even Pooh!