Hammell/Fields Family {photoshoot}

I had repeat photography clients over Memorial Day weekend this year.  Susan Hammell contacted me again to take photos of their family during their week-long stay at Topsail Beach, and I'm so happy I was available and the weather cooperated for us!

It's been 6 years since I last photographed this very photogenic family; I was actually pregnant with my firstborn for that session, and now I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old!  Time goes by so fast.  It was so much fun to see the kids and how they've grown since my last shoot with them.  They were very patient with me and all of them did great.

See for yourself:

Leary Family {photoshoot}

One of my friends from high school came to Carolina Beach with her family last weekend, and she wanted me to take some family photos for her on the beach.  I was happy to oblige -- it had been at least 10 or 15 years since I'd seen her!  And I was excited to get to meet her husband and 2 adorable kiddos.

Here are some of my favorites from our evening at Surf City:

Taylor turns 3!

Last weekend, Taylor celebrated her 3rd birthday at Old McFaye's Farm in true cowgirl fashion!  What a fun party for her and her friends -- so much to do on the farm, from feeding the animals to tractor-pulled hayrides.

Here are some of my fave photos from the day:

Happy birthday, Taylor!  So much fun to capture this special day for you and your family!

much to be thankful for...

We went to my parents' for Thanksgiving this year (as we usually do) and got to spend time with them, my brother and his family and my grandparents.  It's always a good time and, of course, we eat good, too.  :)

 

You wouldn't know from these photos that it was Thanksgiving; I think I stopped taking photos of the food table once the kiddos came along.  They're MUCH cuter than a pan of mashed taters.  :)

 

Momma and Daddy soaked up as much time as they could with their grandkids -- so fun to watch them interact!

 

 

My Daddy and Jeff "built" this house for the kids, and Deacon had the best time with it!  He loved going in and out of the door and closing the door.  He also invited all of us into the house at one point or another.  And we all, without exception, got ourselves into that house.  Ha, ha!  Fun times!