There once was a boy named Zane. He climbed trees and jumped out of them. He felt that he was surely part pirate. He played with his beloved cousin and was loved by his grandma and grandpa, his aunt and his uncle. And most of all, he completed a family and made his parents very happy indeed.

Five years ago I shot family portraits for the Vogel family. Opening this post is like a time capsule and if you’re like me—a mom who is in awe at how rapidly time passes—then you might tear up a bit as you look at this child who used to be a toddler like five seconds ago.

Thanks for letting me into your world, Conrad, Amy & Zane! I love your family.