open arms

I've been photographing this awesome family for the past few years now.....

I've been sitting here trying to formulate all of the words i would like to say....

This family went through so much to find that special little someone that would become a part of their family....

for they had room to grow....

to give more love...

finally, all the stars aligned for them....

last year, with open arms, they welcomed one special little girl into their family....

they spent 2 months in Oklahoma at her bedside when she was born prematurely at 29 weeks.....

always by her side, including her big sister....who got to help with her care.....

on the evening of their photo shoot, I chatted with her about that time in the hospital.....she is definitely a big sister full of pride.....and has a great love for her little sister.... as do her brothers....

this baby girl thrived and finally got to come home to her family.....

a family that is so completely in love with this sweet girl....

i can just tell....

she is a light for them.....

i think she looks like her mama.....

and was truly meant to be a part of this family....

so much love to go around....

great big love....

thank you, my friends, for the honor in capturing you.....

you are a beautiful family..... filled with a beautiful love....

a walk in the neighborhood

i have been photographing this family for years now.....

i look forward to seeing them every year....

such a lovely family.....

this year, they recently moved and their new neighborhood was full of beautiful trails....

so, we set out to explore a little bit of their neighborhood.....

i thoroughly enjoyed chatting and doing a bit of exploring with them....

it is always such a joy to capture this family and these sweet kiddos...

(and did i mention that bow tie??  too adorable...)

thank you, once again, for letting me capture a little bit of you.... :)

as we are, with you

continuing on....

Lynley   Erin   Rhonda  Andrea  Georgia Ayako Kimberly

a little bit of land

The other day, I had the honor in meeting this lovely family.  They actually live on not a little, but acres upon acres of gorgeous land.  We wandered around their land on yet another lovely fall evening....I even got to hitch a ride in their 4 wheeler so we could get to the barn! Riding in a 4-wheeler while on the job was a first for me.  A fun first! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting this family and getting to know them.  The kids were as sweet as pie.  Little miss was so sweet....A natural--with stunning blue eyes and a genuine smile.  Little mr. was all boy...adorable, sweet, and silly.  Thank you so much for the honor, M family! It was so nice to meet you.  I truly enjoyed capturing a little bit of you.  You are such a beautiful family.  

a fall walk

this past weekend, i got to spend a little time with these two cutie pies.....

their mom told me they picked out their matching outfits which is seriously adorable....

i've been photographing them since they were quite little so it's hard to believe how fast they are growing!

it was a beautiful fall eve at the local park reserve....perfect for picture taking....

they had fun just playing in the leaves, exploring, walking the paths, and being silly....

as always, thank you for the honor!

i had fun spending time with all of you and capturing a little bit of them.... :)

one fall eve

Last sunday evening, i got to spend a little time with good friends of ours and their cute kiddos.  I just love how much they change from year to year.  Love to see their little personalities grow and change.  We couldn't have asked for better weather.  I think the whole city decided it was picture night--but, we all took it in stride and had some fun wandering around in a pretty location....on one beautiful fall eve.....  Thanks again friends....thank you for letting me capture a little bit of you.