Wow, time really does just fly by, doesn’t it?!  It seems like it wasn’t that long ago Justin & Gretchen were getting married!  Since then they’ve gotten pregnant, had a baby girl, had lots of photo shoots of little Chloe growing up, and now she’s officially a year old!!!  To celebrate, they threw her a party complete with cake smashed in the face and lots of laughs – and once again I got to be there to document the fun!

So big!

First of all, the 3 pigtails she’s got going on are adorable.  Secondly, look at how sweet that face is!  And third, I think it’s hilarious how much she loved that card (more than the present even)!

Blowing kisses!

not quite walking…  I love Gretchen’s hand in the lower left of this shot.  Giving her a chance to stay up by herself, but definitely ready to catch her at the first sign of falling.

1st Birthday Princess :)

What’s this deliciousness?!

Once you have cake all over you, your best bet is to just wash off in the pool!

Dads always know how to make their girls laugh!

And every little girl needs a fabulous & adoring AUNT!!

trying to walk some more…. I love the toes, the little thighs, the shadows (especially the hand reaching out to grab)!

You’re too cute, Chloe!

Gretchen & Justin (and Chloe) – thank you!  You guys are the best!  It’s been SO fun to document this crazy & wonderful year for you!!!!  It’s hard to believe it’s over already, and I won’t be coming by your house in a couple months for another shoot ;)  But, I’m excited to stay connected with you and see how your family continues to grow and change over the years!

To view more of my favorites from this shoot check out the album on Facebook!