Downers Grove Photographer, Naperville Photographer | Ten

Ten.  Double digits.  Turning ten years old is a significant milestone.  I mean, I have vivid memories of being 10.  I got my ears pierced, I was old enough to be left home alone while my parents went grocery shopping.  And I specifically remember NOT feeling like a little kid.  I had a sense of self that seemed grown up to me.  And now my baby, my first born, my sweet, joyous son has turned this incredible age of no longer a little kid.  He’s already up to my bottom lip.  How many more years until he is taller than I am?  How many more years will he willingly want me to hug and hold him?  How many more years will he still call me “mommy” instead of “mom”?  Or do I only have months left of the baby before he fully emerges from his cocoon into the tween era?

He is growing up so quickly, but still a little kid at heart who laughs loudly and readily.  And since I had finally gotten around to take his annual pictures, I always toss his sister in for some sibling pics.  You can tell how goofy they are.  Oh, and if you’ve been a client of mine, you know how calm and patient I am.  And if you are a stressed out parent, you may remember how I tell you not to worry, that I have it, etc.  Well, I figure it will make you feel better to know that I was a stress case for my own shoot when it comes to my children.  I had picked out other clothing for him – of course he didn’t want to wear it.  They were being goofy, and I just wanted nice pictures.  So, yes, family pictures or any portrait session can be stressful – for anyone! LOL

He has really gotten better with giving me real smiles, or at least letting me make him laugh to get them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, this next one is just a random capture, but I love it.  They were having a leaf fight.  He had just thrown some at her and was running away as fast as he could from her. LOL

 

If you are looking for a photographer for your family – be it maternity, newborn, baby, child, high school senior, or family – then contact Firefly Nights Photography.  Our studio is located in Naperville with clients coming to us from all over Chicago, especially the western suburbs.  We also love outdoor, on-location sessions.