When I announced the Back-to-School mini sessions that we had last week I got an email from Emily saying that she really wanted to do them but they couldn’t make that day… so we changed things up a bit and did a Gardener version of the mini sessions! Emily was amazing and brought things her girls really love and are passionate about. I loved that SO so so much.

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Yes. Margaret is FOUR and already playing the violin incredibly well! It is the TINIEST violin I’ve ever seen too!

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And six year old Catherine plays the cello. Again, it was so tiny! Truly amazing!

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Big sis, Abigail, at age 8 is another violinist!

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I see a lot of concerts in their future!

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Of course they brought their favorite animals!

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Catherine really loves doing everyone’s hair but of course with three girls in the house they all love to play with Mom’s hair!

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I see their weddings in these… helping each other put dresses on, fixing make-up and adjusting jewelry. The little things only sister’s can do for one another.

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Eenie Meenie Miney Mo… who gets to read for me first? SO sweet!

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Guess who won!

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Little four year old Margaret isn’t pretending here… she’s actually reading this chapter book out loud to us! This kid amazed me all morning!

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Oh man you guys! I ADORED this session!

Dear clients… please do one of these for your kiddos! These personal touches are going to bring back actual memories for Emily and Erin one day… I just love that.

Thanks for changing things up Emily! Every year I love your family even more!