A Mom and Her 2 Sweet Kiddos!

Yesterday, dodging the rain showers and wind, I had the opportunity to shoot some Christmas photos for this lovely mom and her two sweet kiddos! We met at the park a nearby park, which led for some neat backgrounds, and here are the results! The kids do SO great, especially considering the nasty weather, something we don't usually have to deal with here in AZ!

The Gredlein Family

I've always wanted to try a "family on the bed" shoot, and last Saturday I got my chance. Meet the Gredlein Family...my brother Dan, his lovely wife Jenn, and their 3 bouncing boys, Andre, Myles and Ethan. I thought shooting my two boys was a challenge....until I tried 3 ;-) No, overall they did a really great job and here are the shots to prove it!

The DeZeller Family

So about 8 years ago, I met this funny lady through a mutual friend. We hit it off instantly, and have made it a point to meet for coffee , bagels, or some other yummy treat at least once a month and enjoy the treat as well as each other's company! It's great to have a friend to share and pray with, especially a believer at a little different stage of life, who can look at things with an experienced Christian perspective. Thanks Candi!

Ethan Louis

I became an aunt again in November 30th! Ethan Louis Gredlein joined the world at 11:01 am, meeting his parents Dan and Jenn, and big brothers Andre and Myles. I had the opportunity to take some of him announcement photos today...my first newborn shoot! I rearranged my living room furniture, broke out the baskets and baby blankets, and well, here they are! Congrats Dan, Jenn, Andre, and Myles!!!

The Lukeharts

I met this family last year when Landon went to Lauren's birthday party. They are a super fun couple with two sweet girls! We did their Christmas photos this past weekend and had a great time! I love the purple dresses...the girls did too! They loved twirling them for the camera! Their shoes, not so much. (I don't think I liked dress up shoes ever as a little girl either ;-) Here are the finished products...

The Reed Family

Landon met his little buddy, Nicholas, in pre-school last year. Turns out, he has a super cool family and his mom and I have become good friends too! She has been really encouraging when it comes to me taking pictures, so I was super happy when she asked me to do their family Christmas photos! Here are some of the finished products. Thanks Reed family!

Christmas Kids

I saw these HUGE ornaments one day when I was out running around and fell in love with them! Nothing says Merry Christmas like a jumbo ornament on your card! Such a fun spot to take these pics of my super cute nephew and nieces! They did such a great job too!!!