Dillon Turns One on a Hot August Day!

For Dillon's first birthday we went to Gunpowder Falls State Park, a beautiful park with many playground areas and access to water.  It was blazing hot, not even shade kept us sheltered from Maryland humidity.  I thought later in the day would help, but it didn't.  The saving grace was the little beach we went to when the sun was just right. 

Michele & Bob have been loyal clients since their older son, Connor, was a young lad.  Now, he's old enough to have his own agenda and sometimes it includes Dillon.  I'm so grateful this family comes back to me to document them.  I so love seeing everyone grow and discover. 

And really, you never know what going to happen.  We had a lot of firsts during this shoot with Dillon.

First time Dillon stands on his own!

First time he really sat in grass (city dwellers!)  He wasn't thrilled.

But, then he got used to it.

First time he climbed up a slide.

Yay!

Connor, their beautiful older son with the most amazing eyes.

First time he got the freedom to roam at the beach...in the water (no worries, it's very shallow)!  Crazy.

Sometimes family pictures don't have to be posed.

First cupcake.  Happy Birthday, Dillon!

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