families ever!  we met up in sacramento again when i was in california a couple of weeks ago.  mom and dad decided to get in on the pictures this time.  you can see a peek of their last session here.

like i said before…easiest kids to work with ever, and they are ALL gorgeous.  here’s a peek…

we were planning the first saturday i was in town, but their little guy ended up pretty sick, so we rescheduling for the following weekend.  i’m so glad that it all worked out.  like i said…one of my favorite families…i’m looking forward to next time:)

these two were so full of personality!  i had such a great time photographing them:)  couldn’t you just look at their sweet faces forever?

thanks for meeting up with me samantha!  your children are so sweet!  i hope you enjoy the pictures…

my second session while i was in cali was with my best friend and her unbelievably beautiful family.  on sunday evening, we headed out to jamie’s family home.  they were out harvesting the rice, but we found a perfect field that had yet to be cut, and took advantage of all of the beautiful light.  we were done in record time.  the girls were super cooperative and full of personality.  it was a perfect session with a perfect family…

love you guys!

so we arrived in california late friday evening, and saturday we went straight to bishop’s pumpkin farm.  one of my favorite things to do as a kid, i knew that we would go atleast twice while we were there.  on this trip, mimi (my mom) gave the kids a choice between a pony ride, or face painting…eli and nomi chose the ponies.  can you get over how proud she is?  and look at that wave…watch out heather, you might have a 4H queen on your hands ;)

my handsome cowboy…

the before picture of emma and dylan before they got painted…so clean and innocent, and then…

watch out!  spiderman was out to get everyone with his webs.  please look at his little face.  can’t you hear the sound effects with his little lisp?

then mimi got them all carmel apples… well, nomi just wanted ice water.  just look at how my children are gazing at the beautiful, colorful, little droplets of candy covered chocolates, stuck to the ooey-gooey carmel that has been poured over a nice big juicy apple…

apparently spiderman doesn’t eat apples.  only candy, and carmel that is stuck to apples…

emma is giving them the what for…i love how that girl moves ;)  note: her moon and bats with glitter painting…

here they are with the gazing again…

we finally got them to give up the apples for some play time.  but playing in the toy train isn’t near as fun as playing ON the toy train.  boys…

and this was only take one.

the boys and i just got back from a 10 day trip to california.  while visiting family and friends, i had the chance to fit in quite a few photo sessions, which i will be sharing over the next week or so.  this one in particular was very special:)  i got to meet my cousins’ new babies!  little kinsley was sleeping, and wasn’t wanting to be bothered…(you can see a peek of her at the end of the post:)  but mister radley was rested and ready for his close-up.  can you get over his sweet face?  his big blue eyes, and full little lips remind me of my dylan when he was a baby.

some little details…

mommy love…

oh, and i’m not sure if i can get over this one of him and his daddy…

oh, and here is that peek i was telling you about…i made this little blanket and onesie for my cousin, heather’s baby.  i wish i had a better picture of her sweet little face, but her chubby little knees are pretty cute, too ;)

here is some work i am doing for the cuuuutest fabric store in the whole world.  if you live in the area, and have not yet visited Aunt Tam’s here in Battle Ground, you MUST!

you can find them here:

www.aunttams.com (this should be up sometime this weekend:)

and here:

Aunt Tam’s

1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd Ste 101
Battle Ground, WA 98604

miss Aunt Tam herself…isn’t she gorgeous??

the store is FULL of inspiration and goodies.  there are lots of handmade delights as well as all the goods to make your own creations…including the most popular designer fabrics out there!

so whether you are a seasoned seamstress, an aspiring one, or someone who can just appreciate the value of handmade, you are sure to leave completely inspired:)

this morning on the way to eli’s first day of kindergarten, he looked at me and said “mom, you are one of the most important things in my life.”  my sweet boy must have sensed that i needed some reassurance as i watched him take his first step of independance…

…and he is more than ready.  can’t you see the excitement in his perfect little face?  i did pretty well. too:)  no tears from me..i think i’ve cried enough over the summer just anticipating this day.  i was emotionally prepared.  there is something to say for having a child that is so terribly excited to learn.  eli’s going to give his sweet teacher a run for her money…in the best way possible.

oh brothers.  dylan is so proud.

just cause i love this face, too.

heading into the building…doesn’t he look so grown?

yes you are sweet baby.  and don’t you forget it.

to the fabric store in town to do some photography work, and i found eli on our bed reading with his leap pad.  i just finished up sewing our bedding, and suddenly it’s everyone’s favorite place to be.  i guess that’s what you call a success:)

and how could i deny such sweetness?  please note his little toes….

this little guy starts kindergarten next week….what am i to do?  dylan and i are sure going to miss him every morning…

we went to an ice cream social this afternoon to meet eli’s kindergarten teacher.  he is so excited he can barely contain himself.  i know he’s going to LOVE school!!  if i can just make it through the first day, i think i’ll be okay…

and this little man…he’s my biggest challenge, and yet i can’t get enough of him.

my sweet boys.

what can i say about this session that the pictures aren’t going to tell you?  so much love.  so much beauty.  i’m so excited to share some of my favorites.  brittany and jeremy…you have such a sweet family, and i’m so honored that you asked me to capture you all!