Minneapolis Newborn and Baby Photographer | Minneapolis Children’s Photographer | Jen Taylor Photography |

Big weekend at our house!!  Ivy turns 2 on Saturday (which means I will cry at least 3 times because she is getting bigger and I LOVE the baby age )  and my husband turns a lot older on Sunday – Ivy missed his birthday by one day – she arrived at 2:45 AM! on the 14th.  I would love to say I have a session all ready for her 2 year pics but she has had an ear infection and bad cold this week so we have been on the crabby side of things this week – plus with the runny nose I just don’t feel like editing all that stuff!  So I went digging for something I knew I captured last month of Ivy coloring – this girl LOVES to color – I think she is just happy with a crayon or marker in her hand – granted the walls have been decorated, and chairs and furniture in the living room and of course her self too!  But this day she stayed in one spot!  I got out my camera and just let her focus on what she was doing – I have to say this is my love of photography – capturing them who they are – it is why I started this whole adventure.  As I looked at the images tonight I realized a couple things – 1.  I need to get my camera out to capture their CHILDHOOD!  yes – not all perfect images but of who and what they are at this age.  2.  I think when she is older she will love these images – I know as I get older I will look at these and remember this special time.  So my challenge this summer is I will be showing at least once a month of just some fun childhood images – and my challenge to all of you is to get out your camera too and capture your children and their childhood – there is sooo much inspiration in the everyday~    Have a wonderful weekend!!!