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A Grandson's First Weekend At Nanny's

Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | By: Mars and Cranberry Township Photographer

One Sweet Weekend: His First Time at Nanny’s House

A barefoot toddler with soft blonde hair and bright blue eyes sits quietly in the tall green grass, wearing a denim romper and holding a leafy stem on a warm summer afternoon—photographed by a Cranberry Township photographer.

It happened one weekend—my 14-month-old grandson came to stay at my house, all on his own for the very first time.

Just the two of us.

We filled our days with grand adventures:
🚶‍♂️ Strolls down the quiet country road
🌿 Discoveries in the tall summer grass
🧺 A sunrise trip to the creek
…and a wooden cradle just the right size for dreaming. 

a toddler boy wearing a blue onesie holding onto an old wooden fence near Cranberry Township.

When he first arrived, we spent the morning exploring. We wandered outside, where he found the chickens and ducks down by the pond. He was fascinated—reaching out to gently touch their feathers as they pecked curiously at his pant legs. It was such a sweet and funny sight. (No camera involved just enjoying the moment!) 

 

a 1 year old toddler beginning to climb a wooden ladder looking right at the camera of Cranberry Township Photographer

At nap time, I rocked him slowly until his little eyes grew heavy. Then, just like I did for his big brother a year ago, I carefully placed him in the same small wooden cradle. And yes—I captured the matching portrait I had dreamed of. One for each boy, one for my heart to hold onto.

 

One year old toddler asleep in a wooden cradle while holding a small teddy bear and his favorite green blanket.

MY ONE YEAR OLD GRANDSON 2025

MY 2 1/2 YEAR OLD GRANDSON 2024

Evenings brought soft light and outdoor adventures —the kind of light I live for as a photographer. I kept my camera close in those moments, capturing the quiet moments with this little guy. But during the day, I let it rest. That time was for play. For being fully present. For soaking in the magic of being his Nanny.

 

Candid outdoor portrait of a toddler boy with bright blue eyes, wearing a denim onesie and sitting beside a weathered wooden ladder in the grass.

Of course, bedtime came with a few tears. It wasn’t his bed, and he missed his mama. But we rocked, we snuggled, and we got through it together.

 

toddler boy asleep in antique cradle while visiting his Nanny

He’s not walking yet, but he is already bursting with curiosity. One morning, I took him to the creek at the bottom of our road for a little photo session. The light was beautiful—but he was more interested in picking up stones and tasting the sand than in sitting still for portraits. And honestly? I loved every minute of it. I managed to snap one or two photos to remember it by—but the real treasure was watching him experience it all.

 

a toddler boy wearing a green onesie sitting in stones beside the creek near Mars, Pa
One-year-old boy sitting by a creek, holding a rock with dirt on his face, two rubber duckies in front of him—captured by Cranberry Township photographer

When his mama came to pick him up, his little eyes lit up like the morning sun.

It was a weekend filled with mud, light, lullabies, and love—and I wouldn’t trade a single second of it.

little toddler boy holding a teddybear while sitting on a bed sit a storybook played out in front of him

If you’d love portraits like this of your own child—something tender, meaningful, and full of story—I’d be honored to create them for you.

As a Cranberry Township children’s photographer, I specialize in capturing outdoor childhood portraits that celebrate wonder, imagination, and connection.

👉 View my Children’s Gallery to see more sessions like this.

Let’s make magic together. ✨

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🎨 What really goes into making a children’s portrait magical?

In my latest blog series, I’m sharing the tools, techniques, and creative choices that turn everyday moments into heirloom artwork.


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