cuteness next door

Remember these guys? I'm finally finished with their edits. It wouldn't have been so hard except for there were like 400 pictures to sift through, since I couldn't justify leaving any out. Okay, I whittled it down to 120. I hope it doesn't make it harder for them to choose. :) ??

These may be some of the cutest family pics ever. I think. I was amazed at the cooperation shown by their children. You all are amazing. Thanks for being great neighbors and such a fun family!

eight is great

I love these "I'm Eight!" sessions, and I know I'm behind on a lot of other editing (I will get to yours if you're waiting, I promise...) but I did this session today real quick-like in order to produce a picture to display at the baptism this afternoon, so I have a few of them edited. I had to post a couple. I'm hoping this beautiful-inside-and-out cutie maybe can marry one of my boys one day.

oh. my. cute.

There are no words to describe the cuteness here. Just this one pic for now. More later of this one... be warned.

The Awesome Astles..in Action

Bobbi and company...
We're so glad you're close enough for such a visit as we had a couple weeks ago. Thanks for being cherished friends, always. I think (and hope) you agree that these pics accurately capture the cool, calm, collected, and all-together awesomeness of your adorable family. Love you all... Enjoy!

Bubba turns 3

This session started enjoyable and quickly went south. Most three year olds are not too difficult to negotiate a picture or two, but your OWN child that is a male...that's another story. I had fun using a whole lot of creativity to get him to LOOK at the camera. Despite the difficulties, I was actually quite pleased with a few of the results. They are very "him" and depict his personality well. All these facial expressions are very much his own. I love this lil' bubba.

The Westwood Six

This gaggle of girls (and their dad) have been friends for a long time, although I'm pretty sure it's the first time (in about 8 years) that I've seen their girls in real life. It was fun catching up with them a couple of weeks ago down in Utah. Jake served with Doug in Redlands, and Megen and I went to high school together. I think their four beauties are a perfect medley of the two of them. Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Westwood for supplying your backyard since we only had a little time, and it was....brrrrrrrrr....freezing.

another one reaches senior status...

It was (as we now say) uber-enjoyable to spend some time with this former beehive & babysitter-turned senior in high school. Heavens I feel old.

Sabrina and I had only just an hour or so for this session, so made excellent use of our time scouring the grounds of her beautiful new high school for some unique shots. I think we succeeded in capturing her all-over beauty.

As a common friend of both Sabrina and myself has previously stated, I can't wait to be "grown up friends" with her. She is so fun. Hilarious. Wholesome. Enjoyable. Love ya.