Last week I got to see a family who I've enjoyed getting to know for many reasons. Most of all because they are so real! They remind me of my own family...crazy, busy, and so much fun! These guys are a good looking and adorable bunch, and can you believe those dark reflective eyes they all have?! Amazing!

I get to see them about every 6 months and I really appreciate the priority they have put on having regular pictures of their growing family done; primarily because I feel the same way about documenting my children and our family's memories. Believe me, it's hard work! It's not easy to pick a time and work out schedules, then to pick out all the outfits (and go shopping to fill in what you're missing), and try to make sure everyone is coordinating. Then on the day of, to get everyone up and dressed and fed and to the early meeting time. Then try everything you know to do to get the kids to not run off, to look at the camera, smile and not fall apart before the end of the session. It's exhausting for all involved...but it is SO worth it. Those moments of frustration, bribing, sweat in the hot sun are momentary, but the moments between siblings and parents/children and smiles you have in the pictures last a life time. Everyone should remember this and make sure to get your family's pictures done often.! You will never look back and wish you hadn't taken pictures, only that you had done it more often! 

Thank you guys for all our times together.  I will miss you greatly as you move away this summer. If you're ever back in town, I'll be here! Have a safe move and wonderful new life back home. Oh and happy birthday to a beautiful, wonderful wife and mother! You're very blessed!

Warmly, Kelly 

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