My nephew! Oh yeah, his parents too!

Family is truly one of life's greatest pleasures. Family is made of people you're born to love based on genetics but yet creating special connections for life. And while siblings may drift in and out of closeness they are always family and it's neat to see each other's roles change as you each grow older. That said, I've loved watching my brother grow into the wonderful father he is today. He and my sister-in-law, Kathie are so smitten with my nephew, Jakub and the impending arrival of his little brother just brings even more joy to their lives. So it was a great pleasure for me to do a family photo session for them during our family vacation in Washington this August.

Jakub is a fun silly little guy. He turned 2 in August and is a big boy now ready for an adventure. Having a daughter 3 months older than Jakub, I LOVE watching my brother endure life with a toddler! HeHe!

My brother is not usually one to endure picture taking for very long or with a good attitude, at least when his kid sister is involved. But... I was tickled that I did manage to get him to do at least one kissy picture for me! Thanks Kathie for the help and for putting up with my brother!

Jen & Her Boys

Over the 4th of July weekend in Vegas, I also had the priviledge of meeting another wonderful family. Jen and her boys were such a delight to hang out with. They were so easy to shoot - almost too easy! They posed were asked, no complaints, okay so maybe there was a wee bit of bribery involved, but overall they really were great. A family that really feels at ease with eachother and truly like hanging out with one another. I'd say they really fit the quote on the picture below.

We took pictures at a local park where we tried to have fun without melting in the hot summer heat too much. There were plenty of things to climb, explore and let loose for such a sprited young man. What was really fabulous was how he warmed up enough that by the end of our session he helped direct poses and where we should take pictures!

Handsome, isn't he!

Good sports, all around!

Thanks guys, for putting up with the heat and coming out on your day off!

It was a pleasure!

Fairies, Ants & A Picnic

My 4th of July morning was spent with a lovely young family frolicking in a meadow, chasing ants and sharing in a delightful picnic. I took the opportunity to meet this family of four during my weekend visit to my sister's home in Vegas. Surprisingly, there is a mountain area barely 45 minutes from Vegas that is reminiscent of Tahoe or even Shaver Lake area that I'm closer to.

While it took a little bit for the little ones to warm up to me, there was an obvious abundance of love present in this family with both little ones attached to Mom & Dad and yet loving the outdoors.

Sweet big brother, who's almost 4 was wiling to take a few moments out of exploring to flash me a smile and give a little "cheese". I just loved his sweet bright eyes!

After exploring in the rocky dry creek beads, we moved on to a beautiful meadow for more pictures and a picnic. It was there that sweet little sister turned into a fairy bedazzling the meadow with her cuteness!

There's no denying where the love flows from!

Absolutely beautiful family.

Harmony & Bryce thank you for a wonderful time and I hope you enjoy the picture preview!