It’s so cool seeing families growing up over the years.  And it’s great knowing they want to use us again.  Guess we’re doing something right, huh?

Anderson and Harper could not be any cuter.  They were running wild much of the morning we spent together.  But what else would you expect at their age?  I love that they had so much energy and pure joy.  I would be concerned if they were just bumps on a log or wouldn’t crack a smile.  They laughed and giggled like crazy and it was fun to be around.  And I just love how much they love each other. 

I’m pretty sure Cyndea and I NEVER got along (until high school), and Stewart, well he just tortured and pestered us every chance he got.  But that would take multiple blogs posts to cover.  Someday….maybe.

How sweet are they loving on their mama?

We may have ourselves a future photographer here!

Sweet little Bella was so great and so happy…….until the very end. 

But still so stinkin’ cute!

How cute are they?

A perk of being a photographer is getting to make new friends all the time.  But when the clients are already friends of yours, it’s that much more fun.  Then you just get to hang out and laugh at them, I mean with them.  Well really, whenever Efren is concerned, I’m usually laughing AT him….let’s be honest. 

I sure do love cute little Joshua with his big cheeks.  He is quite the center of attention with his grandparents and sweet cousins all adoring him.  I love pictures with grandparents…..something I cherish!   

And for my favorite picture of the day….

El Guapo and Mini Guapo….
(names chosen by Efren himself)

….together they prune the hedges of many small villages…. 

What a sweet little face!  Miss Rylee was quite the little child model for me.  With her adorable wide-leg pants and top to die for…..can’t get much cuter than that!  

She was so cute playing with her daddy.  And I love the one of her squatting next to him!

I adore this little girl.  She was so smiley and chatty….I loved it!

About a week ago I was asked by a family I’m good friends with to take pictures at a party they were having.  Instead of a funeral for their father/grandfather/uncle they had a party to celebrate his passing.  I thought it was so cool that in the midst of sadness and grieving, they wanted to all get together and be happy for him no longer being in pain.  It was what he wanted.

Some day (hopefully a long time from now) I hope my family celebrates for me…knowing that I am with my king and living it up in heaven.  But for now, I’ll keeping trying to glorify the Lord each day I’m on this earth, surrounded by the awesome family and friends that I love.

And last, but not least….my own family session for our Christmas card.  Cyndea did an awesome job.  Travis was not into the picture-taking at all unless he was running free from us or goofing around.  I guess those make the best pics anyway. 

Travis insisted on feeding me straw/grass/whatever it was…

My favorite.

Aaaaaand that’s a wrap.

Love these pics of my cute nephew…..oh yeah, and his parents too.
Gage has become a serious entertainer these days (take after his daddy maybe??) haha

This pic rocks!

I love his curious little face looking around.  He sure loves riding in that tractor!