the ridleys: family.

I've known the Ridleys for a few years now through church and book club, and they are the best. Jennie, Alec, Ham, and little sister (also known as Betty) met me on an especially hot Denver day but the shade was kind to us (and an ice cream truck may have made an appearance at an especially helpful time). 

I love thier Southern charm and clear love for each other. Parenting two small humans is never easy, but Jennie and Alec show patience and grace and an extra side of humor to make it through together. They are such a beautiful family.

Thank you Ridleys for spending your afternoon with me. I hope you will cherish these photos for years to come.

the loyds: family.

The Loyds make you wonder how so many great people ended up in one family. I've known Jenny, Kate, Amy, and Justin for years and was so happy to meet their brother Mark and the rest of the family a couple of weeks ago.

Even though the Denver heat was in full effect and the playground was in sight, we managed to keep all the kids happy (fruit snacks may have played an important role in this). Everyone was so wonderful that I almost forgot there were 16 people who needed to be photograhed. They truly made my job easy.

Thank you Loyds for giving me the opportunity to spend the afternoon with your amazing (and growing) family. I hope your yearly family photo tradition continues for years to come.

the caldwells: family.

The Caldwells are one of my favorite families. They are kind and easy to talk to, and it helps that they have two of the cutest little guys around.

We spent the evening together last Sunday at a beautful park in the mountains. This time last year I was photographing Levi as a newborn, and now he is walking with the best of them. West is a great big brother and loved to climb every rock in sight. The sun was hot, and the dust stuck to our feet, but I think we got some beautiful photos from all our efforts.

Thank you Megan, Robbie, West, and Levi for spending your evening with me. You are a wonderful family, and West, I hope you enjoyed your popsicle when you got home:) 

the walkers: family.

The Walkers are some of my person heroes. Three boys under three is no small feat, but they are doing such an amazing job.

The last time I photographed them, the twins were sitting up and now they are on the move and walking everywhere their little feet will take them. Crawford is a great big brother, and they all loved playing in the dirt, exploring through the trees, and a little promise of ice cream if they were good for the photos. 

Jessi and Jonathan love their boys and are such amazing parents, and it was a joy to spend an afternoon with them.