The Sykes-Maxey Family

Whoops! I can't believe the last post I made was of little Sammy's 6-month pictures! Apparently I need to get better about that. :) Well, Sammy just turned 1, and so I had the honor of taking pictures for this amazing family again. We went to the same location as last time, but I'm amazed at how different it can look through the seasons. I always have so much fun with these guys, not only because they are such a wonderful family, but because we are lucky enough to call them friends, too. Thanks for letting me take pictures for you guys again, Hayley and Gabby -- I hope you like your sneak peak! 

I LOVE Elijah's expression in this one...I think it makes the picture!

Skipping stones into the river...

Sammy is 6 Months Old!

I can't believe Sammy is 6 months old! It seems like just yesterday I was taking his newborn pictures! (http://kimberlyschummphotography.blogspot.com/2014/09/sweet-baby-sammy-5-days-new.html) And here he is now, sitting up, smiling, and just generally being one of the sweetest babies ever. It would be absolutely impossible to be around this little guy and not fall in love with him! He smiles all the time, but he saves his biggest smiles for his brother and sister. :) He would constantly be watching over my shoulder so he could keep his eye on them. You can tell that he can't wait to be running around and keeping up with them!

Happy 6 months, Sammy -- we love you!

 

Sweet little Bryson, 11 days new

I was so excited to meet Bryson -- he is joining an amazing family! I first found out that Bryson was on his way during my mini-sessions, when I photographed his parents and big brother, Kai. They used their mini-session pictures to announce their pregnancy, and the announcements turned out so cute! I always feel so honored to be a part of such important events in people's lives. :)

Fast-forward a few months...after having to reschedule our original newborn session because of this past weekend's snowstorm, I was finally able to meet Bryson on Monday. It's hard to believe he was only 11 days old for our session. He was so alert, and his eyes followed my camera the whole time he was awake! He started out serious, but he snuck out several smiles while I was there and even a couple "Blue Steel" looks. He was so good -- he was just so mellow and happy to take in this whole new world around him. 

Thanks, Kristin, Glenn, and Kai for allowing me to come take pictures for you again, and congratulations on your beautiful new addition!

He already loves to tell his mom stories...

Welcome to the world, Lena!

This is a long-overdue post, but unfortunately I have had internet woes for the past couple weeks. However, I now have a shiny new modem and upgraded speed so there's no stopping me now! :)

With that said, meet Lena! She is a very long-awaited little girl, and she was welcomed into the world by two pretty amazing moms. She was about five weeks old when we had her session, and she was as sweet as can be. I loved seeing how alert she was -- she watched the camera like a hawk when she was awake, and even managed to fall asleep for part of the session. Through it all, she was happy and loved to hear her moms talk to her. 

Welcome to the world, sweet Lena, and congrats, Katy and Nicky -- she is absolutely beautiful!