They are truly such kind, lovely, and joy-filled people.  Matt and I have shared so many special, scandalous, and downright FUN times with Jesse and Annie.

(And that little man Sam is the perfect little collaborative nugget of his folks.)

We are proud to call them our best Boles family buddies!

BONUS:  vintage Matt/Jan/Jesse/Annie.

 Yeah, it was kind of a big deal.

I photographed Luke’s big-ol’ fun family quite recently…but somehow, this handsome face just didn’t get enough one-on-one time with the camera.  I find it 100% unacceptable for this much cuteness to go unseen, so a quick morning meet-up at the park allowed us to remedy the situation.  Sweet Luke, I am delighted that we got to hang out a bit in a more intimate setting.

Big brother Reagan is allllmost 3, and his twin baby bros, Lincoln and Jackson, aren’t far behind him.  These handsome little balls of energy were a delight to chase around.  We danced, we candy-ed, we cheered on a passing train…   It was a non-stop game of “catch me if you can!”  I’m not saying who won.  (I’m still trying to catch my breath)

Enjoy your happy holidays, Juarez family.  I can only imagine the wonder and excitement your cute little clan has in store!

But really, none of that matters.

When you get these Barnes and Little clans together, the bottom line is always FUN.  I love these sweet/crazy kids,  their fantastic folks, and their super-special folk’s folks.  I already can’t wait for the next time.

I don’t know about you, but this is what I call picture perfect.

And Sadie!  Well, it just goes without saying.  

There’s warm stuff and there’s hot stuff.  Ladies and gentlemen:  HOT STUFF.

Most lovely Lauryn is a reader who loves photography.  (we could totally be BFFs)

Kyle is obviously handsome…and along with guitar, he tears it up on the football field, too!  Delightfully well-rounded.

And is Miss Megan not tailor-made for her own Disney Channel show??  Spunky, adorable, AND she plays the piano!  Seriously.  Consider your head shots taken, my dear. 

Parental hearts are bursting with pride.  Well done, folks.

Love this.

And they’re off!

Amy is the sister of my looooong-time buddy, Skeet.  (whose precious family has made an appearance or two or three or four here before)  After 20+ years of knowing Skeet and running around in the same circles, I finally got to meet Amy!  (how had it not happened before??)  What a sweet family you have, Amy and Tracy.  Lauryn, Kyle, and Megan are each so special and charming in their own way.  It was a pleasure getting to spend time with all of you.  Let’s do it again sometime, shall we?

Enjoy your holidays together!

Sweet and Sassy.  

These girls are crazy about their mom and dad.

Brooke!

Emma!Emma and Brooke are Taylor Swift fans, and I think that Taylor Swift is obviously their long-lost triplet.  

I loved spending time with you, Dryden family!  Your girls are beautiful little buckets of fun.  Enjoy each other!

…you go out-cute yourselves once again.♥ Audrey and Natalie ♥

You’re so lovely, Leyla.
Natalie’s keeping an eye on me…!

It’s always a pleasure, Leyla, Bryan, Audrey, and Natalie!  Enjoy your holidays!

xo

(And it is.)

Greyson has done some serious growing since I saw him last…

OK, I’m playing favorites.  Elle and Greyson are just so much fun to be around!

Are they eager to deliver angelic, smiley faces pointed politely in my direction?  Nope!  But they sure do deliver a boatload of personality and cuteness just by doing their own thing.

Lashes.  Dang.This whole portrait session business was really not on Elle’s agenda for the day.  She humored us as best as she could, but come on…are we done YET?

Oh, if pictures could sing…   Elle, you sassy songstress you, keep working it.

(and check out Greyson at the top…have you ever seen a more dejected little man face?? )

♥

Look out, Amanda!  He’s going in!

Hot and handsome and happy.  Enough said.

OK, so we did get some angelic, smiley faces after all. Thanks, sweet girl.

Teamwork.

Elle is taking us out in true Elle fashion…and Greyson’s eating a stick.

Is it any wonder why I LOVE this family??

But seriously…is this not the cutest family ever??  The De La Rosas deserve every stinking superlative that I throw their way.

I had a fit over these kids.  Just look them!

Hannah, those curls!  Luke, those lashes!  

I can HEAR you saying “awwwwww!”

We may have done a bit of trick-or-treat practicing at that door.  Let me tell you, these two are ready.

Mushy stuff is always my favorite.

Hey folks, lighten up.

♥ Courtney and David ♥

Just darling.

It was awesome, De La Rosa family!  Thank you for sharing your evening with me.  Those giggle-box kids of yours are too precious.

Enjoy each other!

xo

And they’re lookin’ gooooood.Austin and Landon are brothers.  The cute kind.

The big brother sweetness is almost too much for me.  Austin, you’re the best.

Bryan and his boys.  Handsome, handsome,  and handsome!

Trisha is one seriously stylish mama.
Hello, beautiful.

So I’m a squishy rolly baby in a tie and a diaper…so what?

Yeah, we did.

It was so great to see my old friend, Bryan!  It had only been, oh, 13 years or so, and look what he’s gone and done since high school!  He married a lovely woman and made a couple of strapping young boys…well done, Bryan!

Hardy family, I was completely charmed by your sweetness.  Hope our paths cross again soon…maybe we won’t wait 13 years this time, hmm?