An Afternoon of Blue Gills

So we have been in this house almost a full year now, 

and Mike FINALLY found a fishing spot within walking distance to our house.  

It's been great fun even though the average fish size is all of 4 inches.  

Maddie and Ella LOVE reeling in the fish and then throwing them back, 

and Maddie will tell you every time what kind of fish she "caught".  

(Today they were mostly Blue Gill with a couple Crappie Fish thrown in)

It was a gorgeous day out, even if it was a little chilly

 and it was great to get outside as a family.

Ella ended up taking a nap in the Ergo and Maddie 

and I sat on rock and discussed important topics that only a 5 year old could think up.  

Maddie is so entertaining. 

 She is very opinionated and passionate about almost everything. 

Great qualities, but frustrating when I try and teach her something

 because I keep getting a 

"I know MOM".  

(I have no idea where she gets that from)

(Ah karma, you are a stinker)

Gorgeous Fall Session

When I was given

the wonderful opportunity to photography this gorgeous family, 

I very enthusiastically said "YES!!!!" 

(maybe a little too enthusiastically, but I was very excited)

And while I enjoy photographing my own children and their antics, there was something 

special about being trusted to capture another family's dynamic.  

I was having so much fun that I may have taken up more of their time than they had anticipated, 

but I tend to throw myself into things with gusto.   

It's one of my quirks… I roll with it ;-)

Plus, these guys are such a perfectly gorgeous family I couldn't resist!!