Amy Meyerott Photography: The Shades of Fall

I love everything about fall

well, except for the fact that it means blistering cold is around the corner.

I love the colors, the smells (I get so excited when I put my caramel pumpkin candles out), the cool air, the wineries (yea, yea, yea... I'm skipping them this year. Oh the sacrifices we make for our kids), and I LOVE that the Holiday Season is just around the corner!

What a better way to enjoy a beautiful fall day than taking pictures?

I KNEW THEY WOULD BE AWESOME.

Chelsey and Nick were adorable on their own.

Then they had kids and their family became picture perfect...literally.

I knew as soon as Chelsey contacted me that they would be one of my favorite sessions of the year. I was sooooo right.

They stepped out of the car dressed like they called up Mother Nature to ask her what outfits she thought would work for the day.

I remember when Chelsey and Nick got married. I think I looked at their wedding pictures for hours. It was when I officially decided that I would one day use Kelly Manno as my photographer.

I also remember when they welcomed Addison to their family. Chelsey's parent's could not possibly have been more proud. I think Chelsey is one of those people who was born to be a Mom. Addison was the perfect addition to their little family...

And now Tucker completes the American Dream: One boy, one girl. Not to say there won't be more, but just as their family was when it was just two, then three, and now four-it is perfect.

Addison is doing a great job welcoming the new addition to her family.

I hear a lot of parents get really nervous welcoming a new addition when their only child becomes the big brother or sister. Will jealousy be a problem? Will their first baby like the new one? Will both children know they are loved equally? Addison is a great big sister and Tucker is such a sweet little baby, what kid wouldn't like playing with him?

Plus, in all the chaos of having a new brother at home- Addison still knows how to have fun!!

With a smile like that, how could you not love her?

Meanwhile, Tucker was the best baby at Faust. Holy screaming kids. One mother was at a loss trying to console her baby during their photo session. I felt so bad for them. Family photos can be sooo much pressure. The photographer was so patient but you could tell the mom felt terrible. Not Tucker. I almost forgot he was there. He was so quiet and laid back. He was such a sweetie...