This family was stumped.  Why was their little boy in the hospital so much?!  In fact, when I met the mom this one year old little boy was crawling around – undaunted by the world around him – but he should have already been walking…  After a stressful first year of multiple hospitalizations the doctors had a breakthrough – this sweet little boy had a rare allergy.  Once they figured that out, he started to thrive and grow just like he should.  And I had the distinct honor of photographing his wobbly steps and his family!

His family, by the way, is as undaunted as he is.  I learned, after reviewing their portraits with them, that his parents claimed their place on the local parade route 12 hours early (don’t worry – the kiddos were with loving caregivers, tucked snuggly in their beds).  That is dedication and perseverance!

Want to see this amazing family, full of grit and fun?  Here are a few from their session!

Thanks for reading!  This is just one of my ways of putting a smile back in the world!