Growing up – my sister and I shared a room – and I’m so thankful that we did! Don’t get me wrong – we had our times (when I say we – I mostly mean me) when we didn’t get along. Or when I went after the guy she liked. Or when I just spoke for her – pretty much her whole life. Notice the pattern here …

Thankfully she loves me and is one of my best friends!

And our little guys love each other SO much! I can’t imagine life without her!

I’m so thankful that I can give them wonderful memories!

LOOK AT HIS LITTLE FACE!

OH MY WORD! That black & white shot – THE BEST!

And those – MY FAVORITE!

Samm & X – I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! AND JACKIE BOY TOO!

As promised …

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

And – just because black & white is LOVELY!

SO SWEET!

That couple on the right – I’ll be doing their wedding this summer!

Joy & Briar – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to capture this BEAUTIFUL moment in your lives!

I’ve known Joy since she was little – like – before middle school little!

Photographing her wedding was such a JOY – even though it made me feel quite old!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS! Especially the one of momma looking on her beautiful girl!

GORGEOUS!

Isn’t she just LOVELY!

Stay tuned for the rest of their photos TOMORROW!

Heather and Ben have been getting their yearly pictures with me for about 5 years! I think!

Normally – they come to my house and we do them in my backyard – which works out perfect for everyone!

This year – they suggested a different spot – and it was even MORE perfect!

Dear Fall – I LOVE YOU! That is all!

PERFECT!!!!

Look at her little hand grasping his! THESE moments are why I LOVE lifestyle sessions!

Sometimes I forget that we live in a such a BEAUTIFUL part of the country!

OH MY WORD!

She is SO sweet!!!

Thank you SO MUCH for suggesting such an amazing spot! This is my ABSOLUTE favorite session we’ve ever done together!

I love when Cindy books a session!! Her kids are SO fun!

ADORABLE!!!

Cindy – thank you SO MUCH! I can’t wait to see you guys again!!

Jenn & Paul planned their wedding in only a few months – but insisted that I be there to take their pictures! I just LOVE my clients!

That picture of them leaving the sanctuary! OH MY WORD!

Oh that sweet boy!

OH! I LOVE THAT LAST SHOT!

Jenn & Paul – thank you SO much for asking me to spend the afternoon with you! I’ve loved getting to know your family over the past year!

Amber and her boys have been FAITHFUL clients for quite some time!

She was my sister’s best friend growing up – and I used to tag-along quite often with my sister when we were younger – so the three of us hung out quite a bit!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

I love that my clients are loving their lifestyle sessions!

Amber – thank you SO much for meeting in the middle! Can’t wait to see you guys next year!

I met with Patriece and her boys on a LOVELY afternoon late in the fall – but it turned out to be one of the most beautiful evenings of the season!

The little guy was reluctant to warm up to me – but once I let them just be – he warmed RIGHT UP!

Brothers – such a special bond! I hope to see you guys again soon!

Several years ago – my friend Ariel told me about her friend Sierra – they were young mothers together and Sierra was expecting her 3rd baby – a 3rd boy! That little boy was born in August and my little E was born in November. And now Sierra isn’t just the friend of a friend – she’s become one of my dearest friends!

And she has a 4th baby – their first girl!

There’s that 3rd little baby – he’s not so little anymore!

OH MY WORD! Isn’t she PRECIOUS!

You might recognize Sierra from previous sessions! I took a few maternity shots for her and then had the absolute honor of being at this little darling’s birth! And her sweet newborn session!

THAT LOVELY LIGHT!

Oldest and youngest. A special bond!

Sierra – I am so thankful that you are in my life! I often forget that you are so much younger than me! You are certainly wise beyond your years!

I had been talking with Deanne for quite a WHILE about booking a family session – and when we finally got everyone on the same schedule – it started to rain!

WHAT! UGH!

FUNFACT – I rarely pay attention to the weather because it stresses me out – but we decided to keep the session and hope the sprinkles stayed just that – SPRINKLES!

I think we made the right decision!

OH MY HEART! SISTERS!

GRANDPARENTS – NOTHING ELSE ON EARTH LIKE GRANDPARENTS!

That image on the right – as a momma of boys – melts my heart!

These are my FAVORITE shots – the ones that just HAPPEN!

Deanne – thank you so much for asking me to photograph your sweet family! I hope we can get together again!