Birthday Mama

We've known Aaron and Val a long time! Josh and Aaron went to college together, and Aaron was the best man in our wedding, and it was fun the first night we met Val because we could tell she was the one Aaron was going to marry! :) Then we had kids at the same time and have gotten to live near each other, and we've all gone gluten free and dairy free in the last few years... the friendship timeline goes on. :)

It was Val's birthday last week, and this session was one of her gifts from Aaron. Isn't that sweet?

I just had to start this post with these two shots of Lily! Cutie!

If you know Val... then you can hear this laugh! It's the best laugh! :)

And even though I do have the "straight-on-all-girls-smiling" shot of these three, I just thought these two lively shots were much more fun to post. :) Sisterhood.

Happy Birthday Val! 

My Girl

I love this time of year! The beautiful fall leaves, the crispness in the air, and the joy of holidays just around the corner! There's something fun to look forward to each month! Selah and I have been getting into the holiday spirit with a little baking, crafts... and Christmas music! (Yes, my fall Christmas music addiction continues! I even find myself singing Away in a Manger & O Holy Night to Benjamin as I rock him each night.)

Today Selah was just looking so cute that I had to take some photos of her! I love this girl's joy, sweetness, thoughtfulness, & the hilarious things that come out of her mouth. Age 4 1/2 is beyond precious! I love you Selah-girl!

Fall Wonderland

I'm so thankful for the recent fall weather we've been having! It's so nice to have bright leaves and sunshine again, after that long rainy spell!! Speaking of bright and sunny, Kelly & Jon's girls are SO adorable and fun! I could have photographed them much longer than our brief time! My camera ate them up. :) They were all feeling a little under the weather, but you'd sure never know it looking at these. They did great! 

I remember photographing Ella when she was just a baby, and look at her now, such a great big sister! Here are a few of my favorites from their session:

I love how the colors you chose really pop, Kelly!

Ducks & Cowboy Boots...

I have love, loved the new families I've met this year! Man, I'm blessed to get to photograph the sweetest people. Jess & Sarah have two precious kids, McLain & CeCe (short for Cecilia), and I had to start this post with this little series of CeCe, because she's so full of cute spunk and personality! I think I shot these of her in less than 2 minutes.

And this handsome cowboy was so natural and easy to capture too! Such a sweet guy. McLain has some striking eyes.

I love Sarah's style. Aren't they such a beautiful family?

Jess was a wrestler at U of O! They are big Duck fans, and I love that they brought along their Duck gear to get a few photos in! Yay for the Duck's win against USC last night, btw! :)

Thanks you Sarah & Jess for asking me to photograph your sweet family!