My first ever camera! My Mom recently gave this to me; it's now appropriately displayed on the fireplace in office.

Good ol' Fisher Price toys -they last forever.It's funny though, no matter what I point it at, it still only takes pictures from a trip to the zoo in 1973. I don't even remember the sea lions, but I bet they were great. Oh well, I was only 2 at that time.
Of course, my name is on my camera -Mark had one just like it and you wouldn't want them to get mixed up.

I present to you, one of the rarest of all urban dwellers - the cooperative two year old!  Yes, although illusive, they do exist!  Well, not quite two -he celebrated his birthday the day after our shoot.  Happy Birthday! 

I have to admit, when I hear I'm shooting a two year old, I go in prepared for anything!   No need to worry, Mr. S was polite, interested in everything, and excited to see me.  He even called me by name repeatedly long after our introduction -how's that for age two? 

With fun, laid back parents like these, it's no wonder Mr. S is such a sweetie.  It always makes my job so much easier when parents let their kids be themselves and take joy in their individuality & antics!

This hand-in-the-pocket pose is apparently a very common stance for Mr. S -how cute is that?

There he goes!  But soon back for a very sweet smooch!

Thanks B family, I had a great time hanging out with you; it's so nice to meet such like-minded families like you.  Thank you for introducing me to the lovely Richmond Greens as well -I'll definitely use this beautiful, varied location again!