This past weekend we spent out at the ranch. When we came home on Sunday, I had a wonderful session scheduled. Soon it will be Miss A’s first birthday. That’s a big step for a little girl. Turning 1 and all. Think of everything she’s had to learn in a year.

Of course with this being one of the very first excruciatingly beautiful weekends since the blizzard (I’ll have to remember to post some pictures of our snowman that’s larger than a foot tall), everyone hit the park in hordes. We managed to snag a swing to snap some shots as Miss A LOVES to swing. She was all smiles and giggles. She’s very inquisitive and liked to watch the kids around her.

We then went for a wardrobe change and headed over to the adjacent baseball fields. The people who were using the field for practice were absolutely accommodating. They let us sneak onto the field in front of home plate for about 10 minutes and even loaned us a bat and ball to use as props. Yes, Dad, we did get some great shots for the Cubs room at home.

The final portion of our shoot was down to the river for duck feeding pictures. Unfortunately, due to the throngs of people, the ducks seemed to have already filled their bellies and were not much into the bag of bread.  Only 3 of our web-footed friends ventured close, but not up on land.

Before it was time to go, we snapped a few of the whole family and then trucked back to the cars. All in all it was a fun shoot and we got some great photos. Oh yea…..you guys want a peek doncha. Well…..