I have become personal friends through the years with Mike and Steph as I've photographed their growing family in a variety of situations. We met at a wedding years ago and months later, I was photographing their maternity session.

It's already been a year and a half since I drove through the late summer night to Steph and Mike's home to document the birth of Baby E.

And now he's a toddler and Steph and Mike have welcomed another addition to their family, beautiful Baby A.

I love so much about this family, including the fact that Steph has incredible taste and also the patience of a Titan. In the midst of the photo shoot with kids zipping in all directions, she looked Amazing and gracefully doled out life lessons for her kids during our session. I am constantly amazed at her wisdom and the grace with which she does life.

With moments and love happening in surround-sound, photographing this family is a photographer's dream.

Thanks, thanks, thanks for the honor, guys!

I'm so happy for your newest arrival. I'm excited to watch your family to continue to grow in love and grace through the years.

Enjoy a few of my favourite snaps from our session last week.