Meet Maria. She is a blonde haired, blue eyed beauty. This girl needs to model. She is so tall and gorgeous. I had so much fun with her. Her sister, Emma, joined in on some of the fun too

Here’s a few from their session

Look at this sweet little boy

The two kiddos just melt my heart. They are so darling and made me laugh the whole time. What a BEAUTIFUL family. These are just a FEW of my faves from the session.

this one cracks me up EVERY TIME!

This is one of my BEST friends. My siblings and I all met him at SIBS camp (a camp for kids who have a sibling battling cancer). SIBS camp is an unexplainable experience. No one will ever quite understand what that week during summer is like up in the mountains of Julian, CA other than the people that ride the bus up there. We all share something in common. We’ve had a sibling with cancer. For so long, my sister Emily would get all sorts of extra attention, gifts, etc. I wasn’t ever jealous because I knew, that she needed it more than anyone to get through what she had to deal with. SIBS camp is a place where it’s ALL ABOUT the siblings of the patients. A week just for ME! The American Cancer Society puts on this camp, and let me tell you…they know how to have a good time. By far, SIBS camp would be my favorite week of the entire year, every year. For once, all the attention was on us, and that right there made up for the entire year of having ONE sibling get ALL The attention. The people you meet at SIBS camp aren’t your ordinary, every day friends. You bond with others so closely and become a family and support system because we all know what each and every other camper has to deal with on a daily basis. The thought that I can go away to a camp for a week and everyone there will understand me is one of the best and most comforting feelings in the world. I cannot imagine my life without all these friends I have made that I call family. I don’t know how I would have gotten through watching my little sister battle cancer without these people by my side. Corey and I have been friends for 8 years now and he truly is like a brother to me. We just get each other. Corey, thank you for EVERYTHING! And for all the times I cried on your shoulder, and the times we laughed together. You are the definiteion of a best friend. Thanks for driving all the way up to San Jose with Christopher to stay with Justin and I for a few days. We love you. It’s sure going to be quiet when the two of you leave.

MY BROTHER & COREY ARE CRAZIES!

Talk about a cute family. I knew from the start this family was going to be nothing short of amazing! You guys are wonderful. And Wyatt is such a cutie

I met sweet little Juliet at Day Camp when she was only 3 years old and was battling Lukemia. Look at her now. 2 years cancer free and as beautiful as ever. Her mom and grandma are just the sweetest ladies and I always enjoy talking to them in the morning when they drop Juliet off at camp. Well, almost three weeks ago now, Juliet’s baby brother was born. Isn’t he darling. It was so good to see this wonderful family while I was in San Diego. They will always have a special place in my heart.

Go ahead…let your hearts melt as you look at the pictures

It’s been so fun having Rick, Carrie, Meghan, and Stephanie here in the states (my husband’s uncle, aunt, and cousins). They are missionaries from South Africa and live in the bush. Justin spent 3 1/2 months with them in Africa a few years back and listening to the stories is so cool! Little Stephanie started crying when her parents wouldn’t let her keep a warthog they found running around as a pet. I found that hilarious. Most kids want like a cat, or maybe a hampster, but Stephanie wanted a baby warthog. This family is so AMAZING!

I finally got to meet them after a year of talking over facebook! Definitely beats skype, huh Meghan? lol.

Justin and I had them over for dinner last night and we had so much fun. Of course we took some family pictures of them while they were here. They’ll be on the blog soon! Thanks girls for helping me make dinner…it’s quite apparent that I can’t talk and cook at the same time. I think I need to work on that Praying for your flights back to Africa. Love you guys! Justin and I will be heading your way as soon as he can get like two weeks off work!

Aren’t Stephanie and Meghan just the cutest? I just love them to pieces. They are SO fun!

I shot Melissa and her brother Donny (who is a senior) last Friday. They were so fun, and we also got free entertainment by the neighbor kids who were next door having band practice. Oh high school kids playing their jazzy music. They just make me laugh. Here’s a few of my favorites from the session.

I shot Alyssa’a senior pictures a few weeks ago and this last weekend I was blessed to shoot the whole family. They are so much fun and we could not stop laughing. This family has got style! I love it. Here are a few of my favorites from the session since there are so many.

I couldn’t decide if I liked the B&W or color better?

Melinda called me back in November to have pictures taken of her two kiddos…this time around she brought the whole gang. They all have the cutest outfits I’ve ever seen and were so well coordinated! So great seeing you guys again. xoxo