You may recognize this family from their magazine cover and their darling family photography session from two years ago. Since then, they’ve added another awesome member to their crew: sweet little Eva who was just learning to walk when we did their family portraits this fall.
![one year old learning to walk with pink dress](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_8.jpg)
She would walk a few steps and be so proud of herself — that big smile and clapping hands are just adorable.
![little one year old girl claps with a smile while she stands in her pink dress](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_1.jpg)
Gorgeous family and a gorgeous home. What a stunning example of old California style architecture.
![family portrait in front of their old california style home](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_2.jpg)
Their front door archway made the perfect little alcove for cuddling up next to one another.
![family sits in archway of their old california style home for their family portraits](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_7.jpg)
The property in the front of the house was a beautiful park-like setting that was perfect for a little game of football with Dad.
![Father and son play football in front of their house](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_9.jpg)
The autumn leaves were just beginning to show on these Japanese maples, making the perfect backdrop for this casual family portrait.
![lounging by the pool for a family picture with chinese maple tree in background](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_6.jpg)
I’m always trying to get kids to kiss each other — it’s too cute not to — but Wilder took it to the next level with a big two-handed smack-er-roo right on the mouth…
![big kiss on sister's face with parents staying close by](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_4.jpg)
And he was so pleased with the results! Oh my gosh – how I adore this child!
![brother laughs after kissing sister](https://jillcarmel.com/blog-archive/photos/learning_to_walk_one_year_portraits_5.jpg)