Tonight I had the privilege of photographing an amazing family of 4 boys. These boys were incredibly charming! Here's a peek at a few pictures for their mom, Ashley, who is an aunt to these little guys. I had so much fun!

Happy Father's Day, Jeremy!

summertime

Today we enjoyed summer...

• staying in our pj's till 9:30
• getting to the pool by 10:30
• snacking on fresh fruit & picnic lunch
• seeing friends
• watching the baby discover the water
• naps all around (almost)
• grilling out
• evening walk around the lake

...and it was fun.

Here is a new favorite photo taken by my mom. If I put her up on my shoulders and tickle her - she cracks up. 

But it's not something I usually get to see. I love this memory. 

And speaking of new favorites...I also love these of my mom. She's an awesome grandma (well, "Grammy SueSue" to be exact). I love these snapshots of the connection between grandbaby and grandma. I know I'm weird, but I already fantasize about what that will be like someday. It seems magical.

gotta love sisters

I got to take a ton of pictures on a recent trip to Fredricksburg. That town is so charming. This sisters shot is priceless to me.

She appeases me from time to time and I love that about her.

This little one wanted to do her own thing. I have no idea what's she's doing or thinking in these photos...but they are still funny to me.

And on that same day...I was loving time with my own sister! I am so happy that she is in Austin for the summer because she lives in Virginia right now. And I miss her like crazy all the time! Here is my fam - mom & dad, sis and cool brother-in-law, Andrew.

mommy & daughter salon day

I have been waiting to cut this child's hair for a long time.  We had to have it long enough to put back for the recital.  Now summer is here & that called for a cute bob!  I found a deal online where I could take her to my salon and, with my haircut, she'd be free.  Sweet!  We just had to make it a mommy/daughter date.

She enjoyed a milkshake on the ride home. On the way back, I'm thinking (for the first time) what have I gotten myself into?? She can't get used to the fancy salon at age 3. Oh well, she's the middle-child...so she could use some extra-pampering, I concluded.

I should be embarrassed to admit this...but after all my haircuts I take a photobooth picture with my computer of the front & back. I always send it to my mom and sister...all girls do this, right? I also do it so that I can aspire to fix my hair like the stylist does. Anyways, she had to join me in my tradition and end our date with a few more pics.

recital day

the old pro (or so she thought)

her first recital

first year dancing together

check out their moves!

They both had 2 dances each, but for the sake of not seeming like a crazy-stage-mom...I'll post just one (for each). For both dances, our girls are on the very end - to the right. It was fun!
Tip:  if you want to see the video without annoying glitches...pause it so that it buffers a bit.  That seems to help.