Family Portraits: North Boundary Park, Cranberry, Pa.

This family portrait session was rescheduled due to rain and when we finally got together to shoot, we had a double-dose of sunshine at North Boundary Park in Cranberry, Pa. And the weather was truly fitting for this sweet family as they are fostering to adopt this precious little boy and girl, only a few months apart in age—a double dose of sunshine for sure!

This family is in different stages of adoption and foster care for each child. And I’m only sharing photos that don’t show the little girl’s face for her protection and the protection of her “first” family and foster parents. So this set of photos is short, but I think you’ll agree, there’s no shortage of sweetness! Just love seeing them play and having fun.

And this capture might be my favorite of the day, it’s Super Girl!

Foster and adoptive families have a special place in my heart and I know that this mom and dad feel strongly about foster care too because I asked them before sharing these photos on my blog and I just need to share what this mama said, “Our family was created differently and may not be permanent; however, the love and care we have for one another is. There are so many things that can be hard and emotional about fostering; but you know what? It’s not about me and my husband…it is about her and him and the love they need at that moment. These pictures capture that and can also help piece together important parts of their lives.”

Oh the tears! It’s just such a beautiful expression of love.

Blessings to this dear family!