Cade at 1 year | Milwaukee Family Photography

I first met Cade’s parents when they were pregnant with Elle, Cade’s older sister and a little girl that is growing in parallel to my own daughter Wren. I too was pregnant with my first when I photographed them some four autumns ago and there is something supremely special about watching a family grow when it so closely mirrors the changes in my own. I then had the pleasure of photographing them for Elle’s 1 year and then Cade’s birth just about 12 months ago. Happily, it seems that we are making it an annual thing! During this meeting for Cade’s 1 year photos I told older sister Elle that I knew her when she was in her mamma’s belly and she looked at me quizzically and all I could think was that’s the great gift of my profession and I’m oh-so-grateful for it. Elle and Cade paid little attention to my sentimental turns during our session, but that’s because they were too busy having fun with one another, mom and dad, and with getting to run and crawl and play on the Riverwalk. Cade is growing up fast like all second children do – trying to keep up with his sister and sneaking in moments of alone time with mom or dad when possible. He has a big smile and a sweet temperament and he’s no pushover when it comes to play time with the big kids. Watch out world, Cade is growing up!