Last week we traveled to Edmonton to visit my in-laws… okay, technically St. Albert.

A friend from our prenatal class also moved out there last year and we had kept in touch. Our boys are the same age. One week apart. We booked a photo session for while I was out there.

Colleen, you look fabulous. And your daughter is adorable!

There’s definitely something to that whole three degrees of separation theory.

I had used the Google streetview feature to familiarize myself with their neighbourhood. (oh how I love technology). And when I showed the house to my husband, he told me that the previous owners were friends of the family. Good friends. Go on road trips together kind of friends.

This little corner of their home was fabulous with light. And BRRRR it was cold that day!

Life with 2 kids. Undeniably chaotic and so much fun. (…As all those with more than 2 kids snicker).

Jessica is motoring! And at the time of the session, almost walking.

Then we headed outside. Not joking. Cold. -17.

I’ve observed that absolutely everyone in Edmonton has a thermometer.

Here’s the little man, Jack. He is such a darling. It is really too bad that we don’t live closer Colleen, because I could see some good playdates.

Some yummy pink from sweet little Jessica.

And the whole family by the gorgeous tree… that still has leaves!

The kids were done. I mean freezing! But I’m so glad we got some of the 2 of you.

It was wonderful to see your growing family and touch base again!

Babies between 3 and 7 months are becoming a favorite age for me to photograph. And Grayden certainly didn’t disappoint me!

Grayden is 6 months. The chubs, the smiles, the tiny hands reaching for the tiny toes. What’s not to love?

We started the family session in the McRae home in South Surrey. The M family lives in a “BC Box” similar to our house except their house was professionally redesigned by Cityline. Ya. So nice! It’s always fun (for me) to see the inside of a renovated 70’s style split entry. So many good ideas especially when walls are removed.

Some tickles and giggles and bare feet and really wonderful bedding.

Grayden’s Room

Declan’s room. Declan has the coolest dad, he MADE the bed! And the closet organizer with the bench. Perfect for a 2 1/2 year old.

After some more photos in the home, we headed out to the park.

I guess this is the modern-day version of the merry-go-round.

We played some peak-a-boo!

We jumped.

We got the traditional family photos.

We got the McRae totem pole.

We let Grayden explore some dirt.

We witnessed brotherly love.

And last but not least. He is so cute!

That’s all for now folks! Have a great weekend!