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I don’t think it’s possible to have a bad time with Becky, Ross, Emma, and Alex. I look forward to catching up with them every year for photos, not only because Emma and Alex are superstars and always have fun, active, happy ideas for poses that crack us all up, but also because these are four of the nicest, funniest, sweetest people you’ll ever meet. Bosco the dog joined us again this year, as well, and he, too, nailed his close-ups. He really doesn’t like being excluded from family shots! Thanks for a great time, guys!

Talk about variety! Gavin, Maggie, Heather, Kevin and I certainly made the most of our time together last weekend. In one hour we took pictures inside their home, in their backyard, and at two different neighborhood parks. WOW! There are so many photos I love from this session, I had trouble narrowing it down to just these for the sneak peek. It’s a true testament to the top model skills of Gavin and Maggie…they did a fantastic job in every setup, and all with smiles and laughs. I always have the best time with these four, and look forward to our sessions. It is hard to believe that I’ve been taking their photos since 2011 when Heather and Kevin were expecting Gavin. It’s been such a treat to document their family every year!

Two years ago, when we moved from the city to the burbs, I was still finding my footing in our new neighborhood. I hadn’t found “my people” yet, and was discovering how hard it was to make new friends as an adult. Enter Stephanie. She struck up a conversation with me one random morning when we were both hanging out at the mall play space with our kiddos. Madelyn is Mae’s age, but she became fast friends with both Eloise and Mae. Steph invited me to a meeting with the mommy group she was a part of the following week, and the rest is history. I’ve met so many amazing women through that group. I have loved getting to know Stephanie and her adorable family, and was so honored when she asked me to take some updated family photos to commemorate Maddie and Porter’s recent milestone birthdays. How Madelyn is already three and baby Porter just turned one is beyond me! But I am so glad I get to watch them grow up. Eloise and Mae were not pleased when they found out I had my very own playdate with Miss Stephanie, Mr. Grady, Maddie, and Porter last week at Independence Grove without them. Sorry, kiddos…we will make sure to get you all together again, soon.  Thanks for braving the chilly morning with me, Stephanie and Grady! Your children are complete stars. I can’t get enough of their smiles!