My Grandfather - My Tata

It was so nice visiting with you Tata.

 I love listening to all the Tarahumara stories.

I love hearing where I come from.   

I love to see your face light up as you share stories of the past.

 I love that I have a little bit of you in me.  

What an honor!

Te amo mucho, Tata!

Curtis and Ashtten Family

I had the opportunity to capture the first few hours of this sweet baby's life.  

Now here's the sweet family that she was blessed to join!

     

Here is one of her beautiful big sisters!

Here's the other big sister. 

This is all because these two fell in love :) 

Aren't they the cutest?!!

You have a beautiful family Curtis and Ashtten!  

It was so much fun spending the day with all of you!

Missionary (Johnny Gonzales)

I had the honor of spending my morning with this sweet family.  It's an exciting time for them.    Their son Johnny is preparing to leave on a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  

 He will be serving the people of Oklahoma.

I'm excited to hear all about the many adventures Johnny will go on.

I'm also excited to hear about the people he will share the next 2 years with. 

 They are super lucky to have you!

We wish you joy beyond measure as you head out on this amazing adventure!

Don't forget to write :)

Baby Kinsley

I love baby photo sessions!

There's nothing like spending time with a spirit fresh from heaven.  

There's something even more amazing about these types of sessions...there i
s so much love in the air.

I adore this sweet little family.

Their family has been blessed with yet another little heart to hold and to cherish.

I love how it shines in their eyes and in their smiles.  

Do you see it?

Do you see the love?... the gratitude?...the joy?

Do you see how in love they are?  

"She's finally here!!"

Its amazing how someone so small can bring with them so much to give.

  Thank you Ashtten and Curtis for letting me come and be a part of this beautiful moment.  

I wish you and little Miss Kinsley lots more love and joy as you share this life together. 

 Congrats you guys!  

She's beautiful!!   

Sweet Baby Luke

This sweet boy right here is one of the many little nephews who hold a special place in my heart.

I was super excited to meet him for the first time this weekend. 

I forget how small they come into the world.

I love his little swirl of hair on his head. 

 His cute little lips.

His tiny fingers and toes.

He is absolutely perfect! 

I'm so happy I got to meet you sweet Luke.  

We love you!

Johnny Class of 2014

What a fun shoot!

I took Johnny to his very own stomping grounds for this shoot.

It took me back...waaayy back :)

I remember back in the day...the little nooks and crannies that friends and I

 claimed as our own in High School.  Oh man, the memories...

It's a place where so much learning and growing happens.  

For a lot of us, High School was like a second home.  

For Johnny, it is just that!

It's where he wears his Letterman's jacket with pride.

Where he owns the stage when the spotlight is on him.

Most of all it's where he lets his smile shine!

I hope your "new home" brings you just as much joy as High School has. 

You're onto some pretty amazing adventures.

We wish you the best!

Congratulation Class of 2014!