Growing Cuter with Adam

This little man is gonna have no trouble with the ladies... I mean look at him!!

 Here are a few of my favorites from his 9 month session!

Sibling Love

If there were ever two siblings that loved each other genuinely, it'd be these two!

  

 We had a fun afternoon capturing some shots of Khloe for her 2nd birthday - and brother was happy to be in on it too!

  

Thanks for letting me capture your adorable kids yet again Jasmine & Mike! 

Times 3

The adorable factor was multiplied by three for this shoot - I could barely stand it!!

    

  

  

What girl doesn't love to twirl in a dress? :)

Thanks for letting me capture your sweet girls Wiggins family!

The Bittersweet One

This handsome boy turned one recently...

and it was a bittersweet One.  It was my last time seeing these guys and, unexpectedly, I got a bit emotional when the session was over.

Maybe it was because I've seen this little guy grow from newborn stage -

- but I think the real reason is because I had the honor of capturing this couple's engagement and their wedding.

     

And being a part of such moments and emotional occasions must have plinked my heartstrings a little more than I thought.

In any event, I surely hope to see them through my lens again when we're back on furlough!

Thanks for sharing such a big part of your lives with me Brush Family!

One last One...

This little cutie is ONE... and unfortunately it's the last one I'll be doing for her family for a while.. it was fun seeing them again, but bittersweet saying goodbye to the Kramer family!
Here are a few of my favorites from their session:

Thanks for letting me grow with your family Kramers! 

Shhhhh!!

A couple of months ago a husband messaged me asking me to capture his wife's surprise 40th birthday - of course I was so excited for this opportunity and couldn't say no!  But I had no idea just how amazing this celebration would be!

  

                    The "Surprise Face"                           The "Oh-my-gosh-you-were-in-on-this-Face"

 The "Oh man they're gonna make me wear a crown" face...

 Realizing she could totally rock the crown :)

These three had a lot to do with pulling this party off! 

 Such a sweet moment of prayer between husband and wife.

 Everyone took some time during the party to write down encouraging words or special thoughts for the birthday girl, then they went around the room and shared them.  This was my favorite part of the whole celebration.  It was such a sweet time, there were many tears shed, and it was such a touching time to be a part of this moment and be able to capture it for Nickie!

 Happy Birthday Nickie!

 And a HUGE shout out to the man responsible for pulling off the best surprise ever... and honoring his wife in such a sweet way - this couple is truly amazing!

Thanks for letting me in on your special celebration Haas family!!

Two More Miracles

I was completely honored when the Gabriels asked me to photograph their little baby bump!  I've known Amber since before that bump appeared, and knowing the story behind it all makes me tear up just a bit even to look through my lens and see those two tiny lives growing and thriving inside!  

We can't wait to meet the sweet little boy and girl when they come into the world this August, but until then, the little baby bump, and the adorable big sister will happily fill my frame!  I only hope we're still around when the twins decide to make their arrival!  

   

Thanks Amber and Doug, for allowing me the honor of being a part of such a miracle in your lives. :) 

Dear Gabriel Twins- grow and get healthy and make sure you're ready to come into this world... and if you would be so kind as to come before we leave for Africa, I'd love to get my lens on you!! :)