Splashing in the ocean and building sandcastles = 100% fun! Oh, and we took a few family portraits while we were at it.

We had a beach-tastic time with the Worthen family during their portrait session in Newport Beach. Flip flops were kicked off, seashells were collected, and smiles abounded.

The Worthen family is full of personality! Their fair-haired youngest daughter is 100% adorable, while their oldest son gives Calvin — of Calvin & Hobbes fame — a run for his money in the photo-mugging department. Mom made both of her daughter’s dresses (dang, someone’s crafty!), and the youngest Worthen has a future in sandcastle destruction (lookout Godzilla!). We love this family’s energy and had an absolute blast!

Here are the wild ‘n wonderful highlights from our session:

See how much these kids have grown! Check our our 2009 Family Portraits with the Worthen Family!

Oh yeah, and I can’t wait to see what faces this guy is gonna be making in another three years: