We spent Christmas morning here at our house!

The boys surprised daddy with a STAR WARS t-shirt!

Fitzy asked for TWO things – Rogue One and a Maui hook! He didn’t get the Maui hook and he was very very sad!

So he thought!

How many times has he actually played with that Maui hook? Let’s not talk about that.

My parents came over to Jared’s parents house for Christmas dinner – I love that our families can spend holidays TOGETHER!

As much as I really really LOVE the warmer weather – Christmas is certainly a WONDERFUL time!

Almost makes winter worthwhile! ONLY ALMOST!

We spent Christmas Eve Eve with Jared’s parents – which was LOVELY!

We had a VERY relaxing Chrismtas Eve with our family!

Little *C* – it’s been so sweet watching your throughout the months!

SO ADORABLE!

I just can’t! THAT LITTEL SMIRK!

Sweet girl – you bring so much joy to that family of yours!

My nephew Jack turned TWO over Christmas! TWO!

We didn’t get outside too much – and he’s a MOVER and a SHAKER but we got a few cute shots!

JACK JACK! You are SO LOVED!

I love seeing Arica and her family!

Aren’t they a GORGEOUS family!

Arica is also a DoTERRA consultant!

ADORABLE!

If you need DoTerra – connect with Arica!

ISN’T HE DARLING!

This is my FAVORITE way to photograph – just a bystander – capturing life EXACTLY as it is!

Those little hands. Shadows. Legos. Childhood.

I cannot tell you how much FUN was had by this girl and that gift!

OH MY HEART!

Do you see his concentration on that ice cream!

Stephanie – spending time with you and your family is always LOVELY!

Thank you so much for asking me to come capture your little-big guy’s party!

My dear friend Megan Hampton stopped by one evening and took some photos for us!

It’s a LONG post – because I have a problem picking favorites!

Lifestyle photography is my FAVORITE and it fits our family so well!

About a year ago – at this point – our friend Jose came over and “helped” us build this fire pit. I say “help” because he basically built it!

My goal this year is to spend MORE time outside and around this fire pit!

We joke that there was a time when he was a tiny baby – that he wasn’t really that cute. But. My word. He’s a gorgeous child!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that shot on the left – it might be my favorite!

YUM!

Can I just talk about this guy for a minute. I’m kind of intense. A little bit. OKAY – A LOT BIT! And this guy. He saw something in me. And we are complete opposites. On a personality test – almost exactly polar opposites. But oh my word. How we need each other. And fit together as perfectly as we can for two non-perfect people. He’s my calm. He’s my rationale. He’s my logic. He’s my cheerleader. He’s my dearest. I don’t believe that any other man on this Earth could love me like he does.

We found a little tiny froggy – he attached himself right to me!

And a wooly-bear!

Megan – thank you SO MUCH for giving us this gift! I am so thankful for your friendship and your gift!

THANK YOU!!

Over Thanksgiving – we took the boys – OKAY OKAY – we took ME to Jurassic WORLD!!

IT WAS AMAZING!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PICTURE – and yes – I was a sucker and bought it! It’s hanging on our wall with our family pictures!

IT WAS SO AMAZING!

Jared grew up with this sweet family! Zach and his wife Layne live in Florida and surprised Mindy with a family photo session while they were visiting!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

That little guy – he and Fitzy are two months apart in age! He was such a SMILER!

I loved spending the afternoon with your guys! I hope you LOVED your pictures!

It was so great to see you Zach & Layne!

My cousin Vanessa and her boyfriend Jake were waiting on their first baby – due around Valentine’s Day!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL! My little cousin. I was 16 when she was born. My sister and I babysat them ALL THE TIME. When I left for college – she was so tiny and it’s hard to imagine her as anything other than the chubby little toddler with the bouncy curls – asking us to spend over the night.

And NOW – NOW – she is having babies of her own. A baby that is 3 years younger than my baby!

I AM NOT PREPARED FOR HOW FAST TIME IS MOVING!

Stay tuned for their newborn session with their little baby GIRL!