My beautiful friend J. and I have known one another since high school.  We attended the same boarding school and became fast friends, spending hours talking and laughing in our dorm room.  Her fabulously infectious laugh (it’s more of a giggle really) has been singing in my memory ever since and it’s been such an honour to capture this amazing stage in their life: from their maternity session, to Jayden’s newborn session, to Jayden’s cake smashing session, to this year’s family session.

She’s soon going to be a Yoga Instructor. Her eyes lit up when she explained she was almost done her training. Since our last visit, I could feel a transformation within her as she talked about life. Yoga is a powerful tool! I’m so proud of her…

Since our last session, Jayden has transformed from baby to all-boy.

He sure does love his Mom and Dad…

He’s so busy! It can be a challenge at this age to get a sitting still shot without blur, but one thing I’ve come to realize is that if you set up a shot of Mom and Dad leaving children out, they will join in on their own…just because it’s their idea.

Thank you for the fun evening! It was really good to see you all again.

Love: Christine

What I love most about her parents, is that they encourage Addy to lead the session; bringing along various items that she loves.  I just follow her around as she plays so that each session is a true reflection of who she is at each birthday.  Isn’t that awesome?!

Last year we went puddle jumping, and this year she’s into crafts, dance, and as always exploring.

Here is the story of Miss Addison, age 5…

This is her brother Sawyer, he came along to help out…

Now here is the moment when Sawyer got a little overwhelmed with it all.

And the award for the saddest face in the entire world goes to…

Addy wasn’t about to let a little crying interrupt her creative process…

Addy’s finished masterpiece…

Meanwhile in Sawyer-land…

Sawyer’s Mom asked if he wanted to blow some glitter into the air with his sister. The time between these two photos is about 30 seconds. Kids, they can turn off those tears like a faucet!

And then Addy “snuck up” on some Geese.

The end!

Isn’t she beautiful?! She’s 8 weeks old, and has the brightest eyes.

Meet her big sister Hailey…

I hadn’t officially met Hailey until this session, the last time I saw her she looked like this…

If you have the honour of spending any amount of time with their family you will feel a whole lot of love within it. They are amazing.

Congratulations!!! My kids are so excited to have another baby cousin to love. You are very blessed!

Love: Christine