Lifesavers

That's what this family is. As our move grew closer and it became apparent that we were going to be homeless for 5 weeks, this wonderful family offered to share their home with us. . . two adults, one toddler, two cats, and a dog. The whole menagerie. Taking some family photos for them was the least I could do.

I don't know if they'll ever know how truly we thankful we are for their generosity. Now that we've settled into our new home, we miss having our roommates! We love you guys. . . you'll always have a place to lay your heads if you ever visit Montana!

9 years

Megan and Jeremiah just celebrated 9 years of marriage. They've actually been together for 14 years. And after 3 kids and all that time, they still know how to make each other laugh. I was a little nervous when Megan asked if I would do some photos for them. Babies don't need direction the same way that adults do, but adults also don't cry so much as babies, so it ended up going much better than I had hoped. Maybe it was just because the subjects were so comfortably and easily in love--the way that happens after being together 14 years--and it showed up so easily in the shots. I had a great time photographing them and hope they enjoy the results. Happy Anniversary, you two!

sweetness

Our friends just added another baby girl to their family (their second)! When we stopped by to meet the sweet little one and drop off a gift I couldn't resist a few quick photos. . .

I came back a few days later to do an "official" photo shoot and found her just as peaceful as she had been 5 days earlier. . .

. . . for a while!

Mama's arms did the trick, again, though!

Welcome to the world, sweet little girl!

Two times the love

All babies are a gift from God, but getting two at the same time seems to have even more magic!

The red head: sweet and fiesty

Brunette brother: sweet and mellow

Little secrets


Pure sweetness

10 Days Old

A day at the park

While we were in Florida to visit the grandparents, I took my own little guy out to my favorite local park. He was in a great mood and I captured a lovely little photo of him. I love it so much, it now graces a wall in our home at a hefty 11 x 14 inches!

You have to admit, he is a cutie (no parental bias, of course!).