Madeleine - 18 months

I love photographing kids as they grow up!! The last time I got to photograph Madeleine, she was only 9 months old and still very much dependent on mom & dad. A short nine months later, she's already coming into her own independence with a desire to take care of others. ;-) What a sweetie!!


At this age, she loves to feed the dogs treats..


... she likes to microwave her own (plastic) food...



... she may have a little bit of a drinking problem..


... but she's also happy to share...


... she likes talking on the phone..


... and she's a good listener...


I was really excited to be there for her first experience with snow and touching ice! What a joy it was to photograph her reacting to these new sensations!!








Dad got these cuddle rolls that they love to play in together..


Madeleine has a favorite blanket...


She's also coming into her own as a comedian... or perhaps... as a ghost....


She can even do mom's hair..


... and use dad as a ladder to reach her favorite food...


Did I mention she does a great impression of Popeye? HA!


She can climb the stairs by herself...


... and being in bed during the day is no longer about taking a nap...


I'm going to miss this family dearly when I leave Terre Haute! I loved getting to know them and photograph them!! Madeleine's mom has been a dear friend to me and I will sincerely miss hanging out together. ;-) Many hugs!!