the smith family

Even though this stunning family has been on the blog many sweet times before, I hardly recognize them now that they’ve grown to a party of FIVE! I can’t believe how much has changed in four years since I first captured baby Trey with my camera (plus this, this and this).
It goes without saying: I adore this crew, and only more so now that I’ve met the handsome new guy. Say hello to Ridge!  His siblings are kind of into him, and it’s incredibly adorable. Scrunchy, twisty, wrinkly baby toes. Adynn is playful and perfectly sweet. You can tell she’s shining in her new role of big sis, and is very proud of her “big girl” BUNK bed she shares with Trey. Meanwhile, big brother was pretty anxious to show off his ninja moves to me, and I wasn’t complaining. He’s got some serious skills and a non-stop thirst for adventure. And can we just talk about this adorable bedroom? I’m in love. I love this one of Ridge! My absolute favorite. Woah, mama! Justine is a bombshell! And I just love her vivid love for her kids. I’ve seen it over and over, and she was made to be a mom – a wonderful one. This is what family sessions are alllll about to me. I love when parents are less concerned with having a photo of each child smiling perfectly (although that’s nice), and more in love with images that embody who each individual truly IS. Rowdy kids partying on the bed while mom holds the newborn out of the way of flying toddler feet and they all feel the incredible change of their family growing? Yes, please!!! Ridge, buddy, you’ve just upped the ante as far as love is concerned for four people who are over-the-moon for you. What a pleasure to meet you. You’re in the best of hands. 🙂