"Our Two Beauties"

I first met Jenny and Cy when they brought Sydney in for her newborn pictures. I fell in love with little Sydney. She had the most amazing eyes and was so sweet and calm. I ran into Jenny during this summer and was so excited to see she was very pregnant again. I couldn't wait to meet their new little girl, Ellie!

Jenny sent me a few photos of Ellie before her appointment, but in person she is even more beautiful than any phone camera could capture. She has amazing eyes just like her big sister Sydney, but has such a different look, in my eyes, than Sydney had at two months. She is definitely going to grow into a beautiful little girl just like her big sister.

Sydney is an amazing big sister. She was so eager to make sure Ellie was fed every time she cried, and she loved comforting her. She gave her the biggest kisses and wanted to hold her the entire time. The girls definitely have a bond already that will hopefully blossom into a sacred sisterly best friend relationship.

Ellie is definitely going to be an individual. She has the same sweetness I remember Sydney having, but I think she might have a little more fire to her step. She definitely knows what she wants already. The girls are both cute as can be, and I think I overheard Jenny say they would like to have at least one more. I sure hope so because they make the cutest little girls that are so easy to be around. Maybe next time they will get an adorable little boy to throw in their mixture.

"Our Family Tradition"

Junior Rangers is one of the biggest memories I have as a child. Every year my parents would take me to the Morro Bay State Park for a week of camping and rangers. It is the memory that sticks out to me the most because it was a tradition. Usually the times we remember most as children are those our parents create for us as traditions, something we could look forward to all year long.

David and Valerie have done exactly this for their kids with Octoberfest at Murray Family Farms. They have been coming every year since Delainie was only a year old. Valerie told me she could not imagine an October without Murray Family Farms. I was so excited when they asked me to document their time there this year because I had never been. I completely understand now why this is their family October tradition. I must say after a couple hours there I will be stealing their tradition to create a memorable October tradition for my family.

The day was a blast. Delainie could not go to each activity fast enough, she was so excited. David Jr. was on complete overload. He was so curious about everything we could barely squeeze a smile out of him. I believe Valerie's favorite activity was the giant pillow jump. She laughed so hard the entire time they were jumping. It was so hard for me not to drop my camera and get up and jump with her. She made it look like the time of her life. After a very quick few hours I walked away trying to figure out when I had time to come back with my family. It seriously was the most memorable session I have had, Ever.

Valerie and David, thank you so much for bringing me along to experience your family tradition. I had the most amazing time and can't wait until the next time I get to spend time with you guys!

"You Make Me A Better Person"

She's a control freak, a planner, a hard working single mom who doesn't have time to sit back and enjoy life to it's fullest. Then, when least expected, in walks Chris. They met at a softball game, then again at Chilis, but it wasn't until a birthday party before she realized there was something more to this new found interest. This is the very moment when Niki realized her life was going to make a big change; this is when she realized they would become inseparable.

Chris is the type of guy who walks into a room and instantly the atmosphere changes in a positive direction. His outgoing, laid back, and humorous personality is exactly what Niki needed in her life. He balances Niki and makes her a better person. Chris not only fell in love with an amazing woman, but with a beautiful little girl, Jaden, who teaches him how to love unconditionally.

Family and friends all realized that these two were a perfect match, and quickly joined forces to help create the most memorable day of Chris and Niki's life. They helped put together one of the most beautiful detail oriented weddings I have seen. This day would not have happened if it wasn't for the love they saw between Niki and Chris. Two seperate people united, and became one amazing couple!

I cannot say thank you enough to Susie Harmer, Niki's mother, who put so much effort into planning the perfect wedding. Because of your hard work, Chris and Niki's wedding flowed so flawlessly. A huge thank you to Niki and Chris for allowing me to document your amazing day. You two have something so special that only a handful of couples can truly say they have. You compliment each other perfectly, and are a complete pleasure to be around. Congratulations you two, well actually congratulations to the three of you. I'm sure Jaden is so happy to have you, Chris, a part of her life!