the roberts: family.

I met Jacci a few years ago when we were both in what we affectionately deemed the "girly girls club." Every month or so we would get together, each with a personal favorite item in tow, and share it with the group. There were snacks, drinks, and favorite items ranging from candy to toilet paper. We covered everything.

It's been a long time since our "girly girl club" days though, so it was so great to see Jacci again and meet her husband Ben, and their little guy Cyrus. He was the most adorable and busy little guy, and I had a wonderful time catching up with Jacci as we walked around downtown last Sunday.

Life with a one year old is never easy and always full speed ahead, but it was clear how much love they have. It's the sustaining and true kind of love. 

Thank you Roberts for choosing me to document your family. Your time is so precious, and I'm so thankful to have been able to document this sacred time in your lives. 

abigail sremba: family.

This is my niece Abigail's second time on the blog. Mostly because she's a pretty big deal, and at 3 1/2 months old, she is already winning hearts and taking names. We all adore her.

Last weekend, I went over to her house to take some photos of her and her parents. She thankfully obliged all our demands, and seemed to enjoy another opportunity to practice her modeling skills. 

She loved the sound of the camera and made sure to make eye contact with it in just about every photo. With me as her aunt and her dad who is an amazing photographer around, it's a good thing she doesn't seem to mind the camera in her face at every turn.

I'm so thankful that Nick and I get to figure out this whole parenting gig with Matt and Leighann in the exact same boat. We've already decided that Nora and Abigail will definitely be partners in crime (only good crime though, of course:) 

the dougans: family.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. There are few things better than when a family chooses me multiple times to document their family. There are so many wonderful photographers out there, and it feels good when a family and I get to know each other and decide it's a good fit all around. It's like dating, minus the whole romantic relationship part:) 

I photographed the Dougans last year with Erin, Hank, and Knox, and then this summer when Jay joined the family, and now with everyone together enjoying the beautiful fall colors as the perfect backdrop.

Thank you Dougans over and over again for keeping me around. I think we have a good thing going here.

the connetts: family.

After I met and photographed the Arandas a few weeks ago, Allison's mom Nancy contacted me to take photos of the entire family at their family cabin. I convinced my husband to drive me up to the mountains last Sunday, and even though the aspens weren't quite in full fall yellow yet, it's always great to get out of the city for a little while. 

I've got to hand it to this family. Organizing seven adults and four kids is never an easy task, but they were fun, kind, and efficient (the kids haven't yet built up their picture taking stamina quite like the adults:)

They were even so kind as to invite us in for lunch with them (unfortunately, we couldn't take them up on the offer with Sunday football on the agenda for the afternoon).

Thank you Connetts for a lovely mountain afternoon. It was so great to meet all of you, and I hope the hot sun and efforts to get the kids to smile didn't wear you out too much. What a wonderful family you have.