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<\/a><\/p>\nI love that top shot – hair thrown back – a big laugh – childhood FREEDOM!!<\/p>\n
THAT SWEET FACE!! THOSE CHEEKS!!<\/p>\n That last time I photographed her family – she wasn’t in it!<\/p>\n You KNOW how much I LOVE chubby babies – but did you know I also LOVE curly curls!?<\/p>\n She REALLY wanted to get OUT of that dress!!<\/p>\n Kristi messaged me about her upcoming engagement party – and was hoping I would be available! Thankfully – I was!<\/p>\n Their families and friends were gathered around – playing fun games – eating good food – drinking craft drinks. And a TOAST!<\/p>\n To the newly engaged couple!<\/p>\n “On behalf of Kristi & Patrick – thank you for coming to their engagement party! The question you get asked the most after you get engaged is – when are you getting married? DO YOU GUYS WANT TO GET MARRIED RIGHT NOW?!”<\/p>\n WHAT!! LET’S DO THIS!! SURPRISE!!<\/p>\n She’s got his ring READY!!<\/p>\n MARRIED!!<\/p>\n I LOVE THAT SHOT! Checking out his wedding ring!<\/p>\n Kristi had a special gift for Patrick’s daughters!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n