One of the fun things about being a photographer, is documenting my favorite people as they journey through life. Recently I took family portraits of my daughter, her husband and my Grandson Charlie. It was Mother's Day, and it was also the day that Charlie was dedicated to God in a short ceremony at our church. Afterwards, we went outside for photos. 

If you've ever tried to have family portraits taken with a toddler in the equation, you know how challenging it can be! It was loads of fun though, and the photos actually show him the way he really is- a toddler full of energy and wonder, with a tiny bit of world dictator mixed in.

No one is allowed to tell Charlie when to smile. He will smile if he feels like it.

He allowed his people to kiss on him. Briefly.

Tickles were required to make him laugh.

And... he's done. He abandoned us for the playground.

Caught a candid smile while he was playing with Momma.