This past summer was very slow for business.  Surprisingly, I got more calls for winter portraits with snow this year!  Spring was also a busy time (last-minute Senior portraits) and now I am almost overwhelmed by fall business.  

I don't mind, though.  It was a perfect opportunity for me to get out there with my own kids and do some catch-up!  Of course, not all the kids are equally thrilled with the prospect of a photo-shoot, but I must get, at least, one for the album.  

This summer, my 15-year-old daughter participated in a pageant at our local fair.  She was required to wear a formal gown, so we thought it would be fun and memorable to get some beautiful shots in it.  

So, here are some favorite summer shots -- some of my younger boys hanging out in the back yard and my pageant girl (and one with her older sister.)