I met Carrie last year through our local MOPS group and took their photos last spring – but it was time for some NEW photos – like I said – you really should be getting professional family photos every year!!

I love how kids interpret directions! I asked her to give her cheek a squeeze – her mom’s cheek! BUT – she did exactly what I told her!

Nope – still not what I meant – but it IS what I said!

SISTERS!!

CHEESE!!!

DARLING!!

I ADORE those last two shots!!

Stay tuned for the rest of their session!

After the mini sessions – I took some photos of MY kiddos!!

We did our own creek exploring before the sessions and the boys asked Nan to go with us. She owns the property that I use for sessions sometimes – and it has an AMAZING creek!!

We spent an hour and a half exploring and then the boys stayed with Nan and Gordon to have dinner!

This guy – he’s super silly!!

Sometimes I still can’t believe that I’m their mom! And that they’re 8 and 5!

This guy – he’s growing up SO fast!!

The boys took some pictures of Jared and I – nearing our 15 year anniversary!

I really do believe that you MUST have family photos every year – but even if you don’t get professional ones – make sure YOU get in front of the camera – not just behind it!

I’ve known Kim and Adam since college – but have never taken photos of them – until THIS year!

THREE boys – getting 3 boys to get their photos taken – it wasn’t as hard as it could have been!

And that’s a GREAT shot!

That might be my FAVORITE shot of the night!

It was GREAT to see you again! I hope to see you guys again soon!!

I’ve photographed these kiddos off & on for quite a few years!!

This little guy was NOT so sure about me – or about the creek!!

I ADORE THAT SHOT!!

CUTIE!!

She did NOT like having her little feet wet!

THIS SHOT – in black & white – SO MOODY!!

He warmed up to the idea – eventually!

He REALLY started to love the creek!

CUTEST!!

Thank you SO much for making the drive and joining me in the creek! I can’t wait to see you next time!

I’ve known Carla for a LONG time – we grew up in church together! This fall will mark their 8th wedding anniversary!!

I haven’t seen them since that day – so I was SO excited to hear that they wanted to bring their pups for a mini session in the creek!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

SWOON!!

LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL GIRL!!

She really did NOT want to get in that water!

Kevin & Carla – THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to photograph you and your sweet pups – AND for traveling so far!!

I typically only hold mini sessions in the fall BUT I had an idea for creek sessions in June!

Creek exploring is our FAVORITE thing to do in the summer!

This little guy was SUPER excited to get in the water!!

He was SOAKED within the first five minutes – but it didn’t stop him!!

ADORABLE!! I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

NO!!! Don’t DRINK the water!!

THANK YOU so much for bringing your family to the creek! This might have been my favorite session with you guys yet!!

Those might be my FAVORITE shots!!

OH WAIT – I LOVE THAT ONE TOO!!

THANK YOU for asking me to photograph your family again!!

The first time I took photos for Melanie – she was pregnant with her son – and he’ll be EIGHT this Christmas!!

And her little girl will be SIX this fall!!

ALWAYS spin when you have a fancy dress on!!

Check back tomorrow for the rest of their session!!

And those baby toes!!

And moms & dads that can’t stop looking at their baby!!

GAH!!! ADORABLE!!

And that little chubby fist – and dad kissing her little chubby fist – TOO MUCH!!

LOOK AT THAT HAPPY FACE!!

THAT sweet face again!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to photograph the meaningful moments in your life!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me back into your lives year after year!!

You know I LOVE taking photos of you year after year after year – right!?

And you know I LOVE meeting a baby that we’ve prayed for – right!?

I’ve photographed Jessica & Chris for their engagement photos – at their wedding – last year when they were pregnant – and last month with their sweet baby girl!!

THAT SWEET FACE!!

I couldn’t decide which one I liked better – black & white – or color – which one do YOU prefer!?

We have a photo of them under this tree at their engagement sessions – wedding – maternity session – and NOW with their baby girl!!

And you know I LOVE baby rolls – right!?

As always – stay tuned – because I can’t just pick 12 favorite photos from a session!!