I told you there have been lots of brothers lately. However, this is by far my largest group of brothers. They range in age from 5 years to 13 years. Two of the brothers are only one day apart in age which makes my children (who are two months apart) seem so normal. I love families who have a heart for adoption and, like my family, have a mix of adopted and biological children. When you adopt, it does not matter where your children grew (in our house we say Slaton and Shipley grew in my belly and Eliza grew in my heart) they are all a part of something so much more- a family! These brothers were all very supportive and encouraging to one another and so helpful to their mom.

Now would you believe me if I told you that the two oldest children were not able to be there for our session.. yes, you got it, SEVEN kiddos in this family!

I really cannot get over how many sets of brothers I have photographed lately. I feel like every other family is all boy! These boys are so much fun and oh so boyish! When I arrived at the park, I could see them already down at the water, waiting for permission to get wet, muddy or both. However, they sweetly came running to greet me and we spent time in some other places before making it back down to the water. I find that all little boys love to throw rocks in the water!

When we came to this field the boys said, “my dad used to play football here” and he really did. I think, for a moment, dad was a bit nostalgic!

These brothers are so much fun and I always love working with this sweet family.

Relationships are the top reason I love what I do! I adore the children whose lives I get to be a part of. Little C. was only days old when I first photographed him. He was so precious, so ittty bitty, and so sweet. Now he is a big boy- crawling and standing and telling us all how he feels about things! It was a pleasure to spend time with him and his big brother G. We started the day in the garden at their house.

Little C. liked for his big brother to play, “this little piggy went to…..” with him!

Look at these eyes!!!!

Next, we headed upstairs to the bathtub for some splashing! Mommy said, “Splash the water a little” but G. choose to splash C.’s head instead! Good thing C. thought it was silly!

And then the sweet reward for being a great big brother….. “Da Na Na Na Na Da Na Na Na Batman”