The Boydston Family

 I love this family! They are great friends of ours and it was fun to take their family photos again this year with their new addition!

It is officially my favorite time of year, check out those fall colors! I think they coordinated their outfits perfectly to go with those golden leaves in the background.

 The cutest kids!

 and good lookin' parents

 Thank you, Boydston's!

Kason is 9!

 Oh, this sweet boy has my heart. He was born to be the oldest! He is driven, independent yet so very social. He loves his family, friends and anything active. He loves to read and work on projects. He is athletic and has an aptitude for music. This boy was born with so many gifts and it has been a joy to watch them unfold and help him develop them.

 As a baby, he would wake up around 5:30 am and be ready for the day. To this day, he is still a morning person. He deals with the rest of his family of sleeper iners by going out each morning and feeding the cows. He really enjoys it! He comes in, checks his room, packs his school bag, pours a bowl of cereal and then sits down to catch a cartoon. 

 He only agreed to this photo shoot if he could "Widdle a stick" and "play in the leaves"...I had no objections to either!

Love this boy so, so much! I am so lucky to be his mama!

Baby Will is 1!

 My sweet baby turned 1!Oh how we love this baby! He is pretty calm, a self-soother, curious, and easy to please. He has been the source of so much love and laughter in our home this year. I am so lucky to be his mama! 

I took this series of photos because I wanted to remember what he was like at this age. Once he gets his eye on something he wants, he's off and running and won't let anything get in his way! On this particular occasion, it was a stuffed dog. 

 Almost there, buddy!

 VICTORY!! His face says it all!

 And the best part! He loves all things soft;blankets, stuffed animals, and sometimes mom's cheek. He lays his face on it and says "awwww". It's pretty adorable.

 Bubbles! It's hard to get this guy to smile on cue. He is most-often deep in thought, studying the things around him. 

....And then mom stuck me in this stupid box and I can't get out, ugh! 

We love you baby, Will!

Luke W. Senior Photos

 This is Luke. A fun, nice, guitar playing, college prepping, smart SENIOR!

 I work at the hospital with Luke's mom. She is a gifted nurse and a devoted mother. She has told me so many good things about Luke, so it was nice to get to spend a little time with him. 

 During these shots, I told him to just play while I messed around with the camera for a bit. He is a talented guitar player!

 He is a great kid with a bright future! I have no doubts he will go on to do great and wonderful things. 

Thanks Luke! You're a Senior now, play in the middle of road if ya feel like it!

The "V" Family

 It's always a good time with the "V" family! They are a close knit bunch and full of personality. 

 We caught some beautiful summer evening light and had that park to ourselves. We grabbed some family shots and then some portraits for their beautiful girls!

Such a great couple!

See what I mean about the personality?! Ha! They are wonderful, thank you "V" family!

Hollis Baptism

 My handsome nephew is turning 8 soon and has chosen to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is such a great kid! He is patient, kind and a perfect mix of tough and sweet. He loves dinosaurs, dirt bikes and is an amazing artist! Really though, his drawing skills are incredible!

 We're so proud of him and excited to celebrate his big day with him!

The "W" family

I had a great time the other night photographing the "W" family. They welcomed me right in to their unbelievable back yard and let me snap a few photos of them. Such a beautiful property with such a wonderful family. I love extended family shoots. I feel like I get to be part of their family reunion for a hour or so. I know how hard it can be to get all the adult children and their kids together so it is always a special time.  

                                                                          All the adults!

 As we were wrapping up, one of the families asked for a final request...to photograph them jumping in to the pond! I had to say, I was impressed. I know all the work it takes to get my family, and especially myself, ready for pictures. I'm not sure before this shoot I'd be willing to jump in the pool afterwards, but I left inspired! Haha! It looked so fun and I love that they were willing to do it!

Thank you "W" family! You are wonderful!