My Easter Peeps

These kids are my peeps- and are way more yummy than any marshmallow candies.  Happy Easter!

Henrie Family {Yorktown Beach, VA}

Last fall my friend Mary asked me to take some quick photos of her boys for their school pictures this year.  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take them until now because of my maternity leave and the winter cold.  But a couple weeks ago we had an amazing Spring day in the 70s and we decided to take advantage of it! I love shooting at Yorktown Beach because it's so close to home, and my kids can come along and play while I play. :)  What handsome, fun boys! 

Oh, The Places You'll Go!

My friend Amber is one of the most talented, creative people I know.  I am always inspired when I get to spend time with her, so I was thrilled when she asked me to take Jesse's newborn photos.  He is  darling and completely adored by his brothers.  Now that he is almost seven months, I figured it was time to finally post his pictures.   Sorry Amber!  I'll use the excuse that I just had my own baby....that works, right?

Cora's Baby Blessing

Cora's baby blessing day was such a wonderful day for us.  I just love our little girl. She is a piece of heaven in our home, and we are all so happy to have her as part of our family.  Thank you to all our friends and family who traveled so many miles to be here for the blessing.  I am most especially grateful for my mom for knitting Cora's dress.  I think it is the most gorgeous dress I have ever seen and is something we will treasure for many years.  Darling girl, you are so precious to me.

“I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun.” {The Hunger Games}

My sisters and Mom recently made a trip out from Utah to see us and help with the new baby.  I don't get to see them very often so I was ecstatic to have them here!  Before Caryn went home, we celebrated her birthday by doing something I will never forget.  She told me all she wanted for a gift was a Hunger Games-themed photo shoot.  How cool, right?!  We literally walked a few feet past our backyard to do the shoot.  I love where we live!  And as pesky as the deer are, it's pretty cool to see them walking through our yard every day.  My favorite part of the shoot was finding things around the house to make the props.  The arrows were made out of old curtain rods and feathers from an old duster.  (We have been renovating our house).  The quiver was made from a cardboard tube we had laying around.  The bow was made from a stick and twine.

Caryn and Lisa, you girls are gorgeous and I love you so much!  May the odds be ever in your favor... :)