Baby Steps ~ Sweet October Walk

Now six feet are making tracks on a Sweet October Walk!  This lil' guy likes to move and inspect everything along the way.  What fun to spend a perfect autumn afternoon with this sweetie... and the parents too!

See where these feet were 2 years ago: Sweet October Walk

Please, Mom? {Lifestyle Photography}

"Please, Mom, can we let go of these balloons?!"

This little girl didn't sit still for long.  She liked walking and exploring and keeping up with her brothers and sisters.  What a delight to spend time with this gem of a family!

For more info about Heidi Mae's Lifestyle Photography, visit: http://www.heidimaeniska.com/Portraits/Welcome.html

Every day blessings

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  It's a time for gratitude.  And family.  Several months ago I spent an evening with a dear family of four.  We talked.  We walked.  We laughed.  We smiled.  We shared.  We hugged.  Love...

Every day blessings.

Blessings every day.

Sweet joy II

This little guy was serious... until we found the playground!

And, here's one more - happiness - in color.

See more from this photo session on the previous blogpost, here.

Sweet joy

This family is sweet, loving... and up for playful fun. At the beginning of October, we spent a morning together, enjoying the cool air, warm sunshine, fall colors, a few good chuckles, and sweet moments.

See more from this photo session on the following blogpost, here.

leaving summer

oh! fine summer day to be

lakeside in the shade of the tree

listen to the loons yodel, cicadas hum

watch the flight of the dragonflies and butterflies

savor the sun-baked berries

oh! first one, then another

yellow leaves caught in the flutter

moving on, leaving summer

first steps

This thoughtful little guy was considering some first steps, a serious business, but then he opted for all fours, a faster proposition at this point. These photos were taken a few weeks ago, and I would guess he's walking all on his own by now!

oh, baby love!

Baby love and wonderment is heart-happiness.

Did you know that Heidi Mae Niska Photography offers portrait sessions? I love to create beautiful portraits, images to remind us of those special moments. A 45 minute "hmn reflections" portrait session starts at $60. This includes digital files for your choice of 6 images from the photo session. For more information or to schedule a session, you may contact Heidi Mae at info@heidimaeniska.com.

Joy!

Ahhh... to catch a snowflake!

I know... who wants to think about snow now that Spring is officially here. But, this photo reminds me how children bring joy to the moment, whether it's catching snowflakes or butterflies, piling up autumn leaves, or squishing through the springtime muck. Today I smiled as I noticed the soft ground yielding to my boots on my afternoon walk.

Joy and peace

This Christmas season, joyously celebrate the blessings of life, sweet and precious. The cycle of life continues... The new year, and each day, brings with it the opportunity to learn and grow, to live with love and kindness, to share joy and peace with the world.

Portrait - this boy loves trains!

This little boy loves trains! He wasn't sure that he wanted to sit still for a photo session... I mean, who likes to be bossed around? But, with his favorite toy trains in hand, he did pause for moments here and there so that I was able to catch a few images to show his cute self. :)