This past week has been crazy for me – I’ve had a session a day, 4 days in a row already!  And while I used to complain about little sleep and lots of work, I now am so appreciative of the fact that I get to spend my days with beautiful people (inside & out of course!), happy children and loving families.  The other day I spent hanging out with this amazing family and their two kids – 2 year-old Sophie and her baby sister Chloe.  I always get a little nervous before meeting a family for the first time, especially when I’m photographing kids between the ages of 2-5 because it’s totally not uncommon for children at that age to hate when someone brings a camera around despite whatever toys you bring or tricks up your sleeve you have. However, I knew that Sophie and I would be the best of friends when she took me to her room to give me a tour of her closet and show off all of the pretty tulle, princess skirts and Matilda Jane dresses in it.  After showing me her fabulous wardrobe, I fell more in love with Sophie after watching her resist her dad (who was trying to comb her hair) because she insisted on cleaning off the top of her sister’s high chair.  It’s seeing things like that that make me hope so badly when I have my own kids that they have those same qualities (who wouldn’t want a smiley 2 year old around the house who loves to help clean up?).  And baby Chloe, where do I begin… she is just about the happiest and most adorable 8-month old baby you will ever meet.  I love that she’s a little powerhouse and will still give you smiles and giggles even with a double ear infection, and I love her chubby cheeks and baby rolls! (and it’s okay Chloe, I don’t fit into my jeans either anymore these days) Thank you so much Chloe & Sophie for spending the afternoon with me and my apples, and thanks even more for making me smile  :o)