I've been working with them since the littlest one was born two years ago (scroll down to "Emmeline's Birth"). They do everything together as a family and they embody the new word I just made up for the title of this post..."familiness." It was such a treat to explore their home and see all of the projects the kids had been working on over the year. And as the sun was setting, we went out for a walk in the woods behind their home...oh the weather was perfection and it was obvious that the children are completely comfortable there. Such an enjoyable evening--my hubby even came out to play and take some pics!

Since this little guy could walk, I'm pretty sure that's how he's been. He has unending exuberance and energy and he flies through his life in a state of pure joy, living every moment to its fullest. I think we could all take a page out of his little book! Kara...it was wonderful to see you again and I hope you enjoy these images!

if you have small children, if you one day will have small children, if you work with small children, take some time today to read THIS story.

There is boundless life and energy flowing through this family. I think it flows through these images, too. And that makes me happy.

See that beautiful woman up there in the purple blouse/grey sweater? Yeah. She and her husband are celebrating 30 years of marriage this year and I think that is definitely something to brag about! To commemorate the occasion and to mark the new engagement of her daughter and future son-in-law, she wanted all of her kids to get together for a long overdue family photo session. 

I was the teensiest bit nervous the day of because I'm used to working with little kids and not larger groups of adults. My burp jokes aimed at two-year-olds probably wouldn't have the same impact on a more mature crowd. However, the minute I arrived, I was instantly at ease: what a fun and down-to-earth group of people! I seriously don't think I've laughed so much at a session...ever. And check out the blue truck--completely restored by her youngest son. Such personality in this family and I'm so glad she decided to capture this on "film" (digitally speaking) forever!