Oh, it got warmer! Remember that awful heat wave this summer? Well, it was the first time I ever had to reschedule a session due to excessive heat!

But last week we finally managed to find a time when we could get together and finish up the session. Unfortunately it was a bit cool and at LOT windy at Breitbeck Park, but we still had fun. Of course, it started raining five minutes after we were done with the session.

So here’s a little peek at the “Persistence Pays Off” session. LOL

And can I tell you how much I love this first picture? It’s so Emily.

If you’re interested in seeing pics from our earlier sessions, check them out here:
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Now check out all of the fun we had this time! Floppy hats, bubbles, and general silliness ruled the day. I’m sad that our Four Seasons project is over, but somehow I don’t think this will be the last you see of Gen on this blog.

And if anyone is interested in having their own Four Seasons adventure, it’s now a special portrait collection that I’ve started offering this year! Just give me a call or shoot me an email and I’ll give you all of the details!

This morning I got to see a high school classmate of mine. I haven’t seen her since, ummmm… high school?? She now has a beeeeyoooteeeful daughter, Emily, who will be making her First Communion later this month. Loved her pretty dress, gorgeous hair, and killer brown eyes! And the best part is that we’re going to be doing more pictures later in the season, once it gets warmer. Can’t wait to see both of them again!

This time we went back to Beaver Lake and played in the snow. It was a perfect day to be there – not too sunny, not too cold, and with a fresh blanket of that white stuff we have so much of these days. I misjudged the depth of the snow a couple of times and ended up thigh-deep in a snowbank, but it was still fun!

As you can see, Gen is still Gen: silly, beautiful, goofy, crazy, and…well, I always have a good time when we get together. She calls me her second mom, and she’s like the daughter I never had. Will that make it awkward if she and Grant ever really start dating??

So here you go, Gen. Your sneak peek is up. I hope you like them!

Yeah, she’s still goofy.

But also sweet.

This was a spontaneous re-creation of my award-winning photo of Grant from a few years ago. (For those unfamiliar with my moment of glory , I took first place in Beaver Lake’s annual photo contest back in 2006 with a picture of Grant skipping down the boardwalk.)

Such a pretty smile!

JUMP!

And what autumn portrait session would be complete without tossing some leaves?

Thanks, Gen. See you in the winter!

He also likes riding his four-wheeler.

This is his sister Madeline. She loves horses.

And being a girly-girl.

These two have all kinds of animals. Like chickens…

…and alpacas! I’ve never had the chance to pet an alpaca before. They are so soft!!

Hanging out in the hammock.

Possibly my fave pic of the day!

Gen before the wave…. and after.

Digging in the sand!

Gen put aside her fear of heights for a few minutes to get some pics on the lifeguard chair. Love the middle one.

“There’s something in the water!” We told her not to worry, it’s only a shark.

One of my favorites!

Braving the rather cold water…

Walking along the shore as the sun began to set…

Loving the colors reflected in the water…

Told you it was a gorgeous one!

And didn’t I tell you that she has the most lovely smile??