Another new family! Lucky for me this sweet family recently moved back from Texas. I love when kids are allowed to get dirty (and sometimes wet) - because, well, that's what kids do. And when the kids are having fun, usually that means everyone is having fun. And we had lots of fun on this summer morning. :)
































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So lucky that I get to meet families like this one. And I get to witness that family's love. Lots of love. Thank you Raia's family. :)
























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Little Katelyn is two already. Two! Winters get long for many reasons. For me, one reason is that families typically just aren't thinking about photographs when it's below zero with 10 inches of snow on the ground. I totally understand that, but by February I'm missing the fun of being with and photographing kids and their families. So lucky for me, in recent winters, I've had Katelyn's February birthday to give me an opportunity to bring out the camera... and the puppets... and the whistles. On this chilly February day we found a warm spot indoors to play for a little bit.









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My first session of the new year on the first day of the new year. When I found out last summer that Oliver's family was moving to Portland (Oregon) I was happy for them and their new adventures to come, but sad too. I have been photographing Oliver since he was a newborn. I was thankful and excited each time they returned for another session. So to think that was ending made me sad. So when Oliver's mom contacted me during their holiday visit back to MN, I was thrilled. So happy to see them! We met up on a very (very) cold morning at the Como Zoo Conservatory. Now, how to photograph Oliver's new sister arriving this spring. :)













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Images from some of the holiday mini sessions. Even snow and sickness couldn't stop us! :)
Little Amelia & her parents...










Little Amelia & her parents...





Miss Addie...




Owen & Charlie...



Louis, Helen & Henri...




And the cousins together. Not an easy feat with two 3-year-olds... and a 10 yr old. ;)


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