I love watching a large family in action. There is always so much happening independently but also in tandem with with entire group, like a very complicated dance. The older kids watching out for and entertaining the younger ones; perhaps helping them fish out a Lego that got kicked under the kitchen stove. The younger ones flitting in and out of a group activity on their own whim but never staying away for too long.
I felt so fortunate to be able to spend some time with this family as they put up a Christmas tree and finished up their holiday decorating in their beautiful historic home for a documentary session. Here is their story: