I took Fitzy out in our yard for some official TWO YEAR pictures – where on earth are the years going?

Some fun before we go out!

He is one of the happiest children I’ve ever known!

I just ordered that one for his canvas! I cannot WAIT to see it!

Last year and this. Oh chubby baby – you’ve grown into such a little boy!

AH! Seriously. Cannot even deal with it.

Fitzy – we love you so much! We thank God EVERY SINGLE DAY for blessing our lives with you!

Fitzy LOVES LOVES LOVES his aunt Sammy. She surprised us in April and he was SO excited to see her!

I LOVE those shots! Makes my heart so happy! For so many reasons!

Last year with Rowyn – this year with Fitzy! CRAZY PROUD OF YOU SAMM!

Last year and this year – craziness.

Samm – I get choked up when I talk about you – which I do – a lot. To people I know. To random strangers. Bank tellers. Waitresses. I’m slightly obnoxious about it. But I can’t help it. You took control and changed your life. I am so proud of you!

How much longer can I put Fitzy under the BABES category? Forever – right?

I feel like overnight he’s become a toddler. He is stubborn and independent. He says – I do it. He’s become a little boy.

I had my camera out for a session and he said – CHEESE MOM-MA. I love how he says MOM-MA. Melts my heart.

Fitzy – you are loved. Always!

I’m quite a holiday grinch – by most people’s standards – I’ll write more about that later.

While my mother-in-law doesn’t go over the top for holidays – by any means – she does have her traditions she would like to continue with Fitzy – just like my parents!

Fitzy did LOVE his first Easter egg hunt!

I found myself tearing up as I edited these pictures. I don’t usually do that with pictures of Fitzy. But the emotion overwhelmed me. The smile on his little face. How much he adores his grandparents. How blessed we are to have him.

Thank you Grandma Barden for carrying on your traditions with Fitzy! The love you have for him blesses us so much!

Happy Easter dear baby! I can’t wait to share in years to come what we will do to celebrate Easter – new life in Jesus!

I love photographing families while they grow! I met Lauren & Dan when *L* was still in her belly and now he’s 18 months old!

*L* – these are the best smiles you have EVER given me!

Lauren – thank so much for asking me to get a few shots in his Easter best! Can’t wait to see you this fall!

I can’t believe that little *G* is one month old already – I SHOULD believe it – it’s the way it always goes!

Hello sweet boy!

SO HANDSOME!

That might be the BEST smile that *E* has ever given me!

Nicole – I can’t wait to see you next month and see how much your little man has grown!

In March – Fitzy turned TWENTY THREE months old!

We happened to be at my parents for the 28th so we got some pictures with Fitzy’s favorite farm animals!

I love that my parents (and Jared’s parents) have such a great relationship with Fitzy. He absolutely adores them!

That’s Blue – Fitzy’s horse – or so he thinks!

Fitzy – you are such a joy in our lives! I’m savoring every day with you as a 1 year old! I cannot believe that you will be TWO in no time at all! WE LOVE YOU!

Seriously – LOOK AT THAT FACE!

I cannot believe that little *S* is SIX MONTHS OLD ALREADY!

TOO MUCH!

I could not have asked for a more PERFECT model!

OH MY HEART!

Taylor – thanks for having me capture your little guy’s first year of life! Oh – and for the extra snuggles!

See you for his YEAR session!

He loves to talk and tell stories. He loves to go for walks. He ADORES his grandparents. He can say pineapple – cucumber – kiwi – caterpillar – bouillon – pepper. We pray at every meal and thank Jesus for lots of things. Mommy – daddy – fitzy – plates – spoons – bowls – chairs – healing. He loves to pray for people. He loves to have the Bible read to him. He LOVES to dance and listen to worship music. His favorite movie is BRAVE. He loves little blonde girls.

He is amazing. And almost TWO years old.

OH LITTLE BABY – you are my dearest!

CHEESE!

We spend a lot of time in our jammies!

Fitzy – we love you SO much! I pray that you would experience kindness and joy every single day of your life. I pray that you will love Jesus and follow His example.

I pray for you to love. To live. To the fullest.

Mindi is my cousin – we used to spend summers together when we were little! Field and dirt and hay and cows – those were the days!

Mindi is now a momma to two little sweeties!

SHE IS SO SWEET!

Mindi – it was GREAT to see you! I’ll let you know when we are home over the summer and we’ll get all the babies together!