Maria Latham Photography

How in the world is Mama supposed to choose favorites from THIS session?!

C**t and Tate officially christened our new Toy Story set, and I honestly can't imagine a sweeter way to kick it off.

From the minute they walked in, it wasn't just a photo session... it became playtime. We dumped out toys, hugged Woody and Jessie, hung out with Buzz, posed with Rex, and even enjoyed Toy Story-themed snacks that Mom brought along. It felt like Andy had invited us all over for the afternoon.

And then there was sweet little Tate. We may have accidentally convinced him he was being shipped off as a used toy to Sunnyside Daycare. Judging by that tiny expression peeking over the side of the box... I don't think he was completely sold on the idea! Thankfully, unlike Lotso's version of Sunnyside, ours came with lots of cuddles, snacks, and absolutely no conveyor belts.

One of the reasons Toy Story has stayed so special for generations is because every character reminds us of something important. Woody teaches loyalty. Buzz reminds us to be brave enough to dream bigger. Jessie shows us resilience. Rex proves you don't have to be fearless to be a hero. And somehow, those characters still make little faces light up just as much today as they did almost 30 years ago.

Watching C**t's excitement and Tate's curiosity reminded me exactly why I wanted to create this set in the first place. Childhood is made of moments like these—imagining adventures, believing toys come to life when no one's looking, and making memories that parents will treasure long after the toys have been packed away.

Now... someone please tell me... how in the world is Maddie going to pick favorites if they are all this cute?