Logan, all the while, just smiled and did big boy stuff like play with sticks, the lake, the mud…anything dirty. Oh how special it is to watch these two grow up!!

It was a bit of a cloudy day – which was perfect to wander around in their front yard and get some wiggles out (me and big brother both!). A few family pictures later and we were ready to go inside and settle down to business. Little Miles just slept and slept! I either caught him on a sleepy day or I just have that affect on people….?

OH! And I will of COURSE I have to share an awesome shot of me and big brother “workin’ it”….seriously, how cool are WE?! It’s always nice when I have little helpers to keep me company during these photoshoots. Ha!!

Her big brothers are at the age where it’s not cool to like little kids – but you should see how straight their shoulders are when they hold her. Their smiles when she is in their arms are the smiles of pride and yes, love. But don’t tell them I said that – we’ll wait till they’re older and are willing to admit it to themselves on their own!

Mama of COURSE is smitten with her little Olivia. Daddy – oh my goodness. Is there anything more awesome than a daddy who is in love with his baby? Why yes – yes there is! A daddy who is not only enamoured with his baby but is deeply in love with (and thankful for) his wife who gave him this little one. Yeah – that’s the kind of dad Olivia has. Lucky girl, eh? You don’t have to take my word for it – just look at her daddy’s face when he holds her in his arms. I couldn’t stop smiling as I photographed them together…

Isaac was featured on this blog just a few short months ago – and he was just barely walking…with help. This time he was ALL over the place! I just love watching these kiddos grow up, and it is a huge privilege to be a teeny little part of these families lives. It won’t be long – his little brother will be here shortly and I can’t WAIT! (Probably not as much as mom and dad can’t wait….but, you know….I do LOOOOOOVE me some baby!)

Anyway – that was 6 months ago. This is now. Now Max arrives at my house with a smile, a little wave with his chubby hand, and sleepy eyes. He snuggled with me a bit (or maybe I snuggled with him??) and then we got the camera out for “just one” quick picture. Has there ever been just one?? How would you only take ONE of this little man?!

As I studied Karlee Jo, I couldn’t help but notice that she looked so different to me than her brother – and so much like her mama’s family. BUT…she opened her eyes. And looked at me with her daddy’s eyes. I couldn’t believe it! So much like her mama asleep but just like her daddy awake. I just love looking at each baby and trying to see who they are. Yes, it’s early – they’re sooo little and yet, their personalities are in there already…it just comes out a little at a time…

Enjoy, P family! Thank you for letting me once again be a part of this special time in your life! Oh – and yes, you will see Penny make a cameo appearance in one of the last pictures…she doesn’t normally participate in photoshoots but this one took place at my home and she helped keep big brother occupied.

PS – Special thanks to Jennifer Kallin…Karlee Jo was a perfect test subject, it was awesome to work with you on this photoshoot!

Did I mention that I offered to take ALL the dogs (especially Nina, Hunter & Boo-Boo) home with me?? Fortunately my husband wasn’t there to witness that….he would have had me immediately committed to the loony bin!

Savannah was rescued along with Hunter and I can just see the two of them together – him, calm and thoughtfully assessing the situation, her, bouncing head-long into whatever might come her way! Maybe you’ll know of someone who might want to meet Savannah in person – and feel free to share her information so she can find an awesome home of her own!

She is staying with the Big Dog Ranch Rescue group and is living in Sanford at Dog Day Afternoon. You can contact BDRR for information on her!

Well the folks at Big Dog Ranch Rescue let me come out and meet some of their dogs that need homes. What I think is SO cool is that Dog Day Afternoon, a local dog daycare, lets BDRR use some of their space for their rescues. How cool is that? I think it’s really awsome – plus it’s just around the corner from me and perfect for meeting up with the dogs. I immediately agreed to take them all home, but after thinking what my husband would do when I showed up with 9 new dogs….I took back my offer. (But believe me – EACH of these dogs would make an awesome friend!) So I’ll share them with you, one at a time. Perhaps you’ll connect with one…or know of someone else who would. Please pass it on – the more people who see them, the better chances they get of finding a home!

Meet Hunter. He’s a handsome boy who’s pretty shy. He stuck like glue to our legs…which made it difficult for me to photograph him by himself. He needed a little support – but that’s ok. He gave Dana sweet kisses (I got my fair share!), sniffed around a bit and then came back for more snuggles and support. He’s a 3 year old Weimerainer and SO calm and loving! I almost scooped him up and left for home right then….

So…know of a good home for Hunter? You can get in touch with Big Dog Ranch Rescue HERE!