It was a very chilly morning and this family braved the temperatures for me.  We had planned on doing a studio session but I asked for 10 minutes outside if they were willing.  They agreed and they gave me about 15.  It was worth it.  Then we went back to the studio for a little more shooting.  That was worth it too. 🙂  What a beautiful family!

When babies snuggle their mamas, I melt.  I just adore these moments.  They may not be the smiley images we hope to get from sessions, but they are reality.  When your child needs comforting or they are tired, you are who they turn to.  In 20 years you will look back and remember just how they felt.  How they felt snuggled up to you and that feeling you get when you know they need you to make it better.  To soothe their souls.  I still embrace these moments with my children because they won’t last forever.