Although the daffodils have been blooming for months and the grape hyacinths are awake most of the trees are still slowly coming out of their slumber.  I was so happy that we found a magnolia tree that had its blossoms to use as my backdrop.  I love working with this little family and although we had a bit of difficulty due to S. having a sensory overload I was still able to get some gorgeous shots.  Here are a few and I was even able to catch S's smile here and there.

While I was visiting my childhood home I was able to photograph my brother and his family.  This visit was my first time to meet my youngest nephew, who just turned one - so it was a nice addition to get to photograph and spend time with them.  We wandered through town and found interesting "city-scapes" and found beauty against brick and tin walls.  It was fun looking at my old home town through a photographer's eyes and to be able to photograph ones that I love and to see them love on each other.  Connections and family, a beautiful thing to document.

This lovely family contacted me months ago to have their family photos done.  I am so glad that they were willing to wait until I had an opening and that I was able to capture them during the week of not only their daughter's birthday but also their wedding anniversary.  I hope that these pictures help bring back cherished memories for them and that they show the connection and love within their family.