Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future.

I had the great pleasure of meeting the family of our good friend, "T" this past weekend.

I ended up having to do the session on my own because Sherilyn had to have surgery to have her gallbladder removed. She is doing well and recovering, but this shoot was too soon after her surgery for her to join me.

"T" is so lucky to have such wonderful people in her and "K's" family. Everyone was so nice and easy to photograph. "K" was a great help in getting the kids to smile and laugh while getting their pics with their grandparents- "K", I'm glad you were behind me and I couldn't see you because I would have been laughing, too! :)

It was really nice meeting all of you! "E&O"- hope you had a Happy Birthday and a great party!

Just wanted to showcase the whole families here, but the rest will be coming real soon!

To be...

bride-t0-be * groom-to-be * husband-and-wife-to-be...

This is Kristine's friend "M" and her fiance' "B". We were finally able to meet up to take some engagement photos of them before their wedding next month. This was so much fun- after we figured out where we were going to take them.

Our first time doing couple pics. We decide to meet up in Hyde Park. While waiting for "M" and "B", a security guard comes over and asks us if we have a permit to take pictures there. Well, um, no. Didn't know we needed one- we've taken pictures there a couple times before with no problem. "Well" he says, "this is private property and you need to visit the business office to get a permit." Of course, the office is closed. He says he has an after hours number, but says it has to be an emergency to call. Well, you know, it may not be to you, but this is kind of an emergency to us! What are we supposed to do about our shoot we have scheduled now? He says he's not sure, but we can't take pictures there. Thanks alot for your help Mr. Security Man.

Thank goodness "M" and "B" are understanding and didn't mind going somewhere else. We ended up going over to Bayshore. We took some pics by the water, in front of someone's house (Kristine tried knocking to ask permission, but no one was home) and by someone's brick wall. Then we drove to Dana Shores where "M" and "B" met. Water, sailboats, sand, benches- it couldn't have been better (except we could have done without all the sandspers). :)

"M" and "B"- we hope you had fun and enjoy these. Thanks for being such great sports. We can't wait for your wedding!

to be continued...

Three plus me

This is what we said "C's" show would be called if she had one.
"C" is the little sister of triplets, "C,A&E". They are another set of friends from our kid/mommy group and all so cute! They all did so well for their pictures. We were so proud of them. We were proud of their daddy, too for not stressing out and letting us do our thing. :)
We love you, "B"!

"K"- you are by far the most laid back mommy (no wonder all your kids are always so good!) and we only wish we could accomplish what you do all with 4 kiddos under the age of 3!

Thanks for letting us capture some of your cuties' moments!

A year

Little "H" is turning a year older just as dad is leaving for Bahrain with the Navy for a year.

Mom and "H" just moved here 6 weeks ago from Virginia Beach. Dad was home and got to spend time/help with the move for 3 short weeks before he has to leave again. They are having an early birthday party for "H" so dad can celebrate it with him.

"D"- Thank you so much for contacting us and having us take your lovely family's pics.
"H"- Happy 2nd Birthday, little man!
"J"- We wish you a safe trip & sincerely thank you for serving our country & helping to keep us safe!

Hope the year goes by quickly for you both!

2 out of 4 isn't bad

"T" is a good friend who asked us to come take some pics of her 3 beautiful girls, "I", "E" and "O". "I" and "O" were naturals in front of the camera. "I" would strike a pose anytime she saw the cameras to our eyes. "E", on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with pictures. We discovered she was very happy on the swing, so got some of her smiling on the way up and caught her a few other times while we were there, but the majority of the shots of "E" were of her walking away! :)

And this is what happened when we tried to get Otto in the pics...

Can't keep a dog's attention when they spot the neighbor's dog

watching from behind the bushes!

The End.

Another night at Gymboree

Our friend, Tara's second fundraising night at Gymboree was a lot of fun! More cute kiddos, lots of games and loads of fun and playing! Thanks to all who helped Tara raise over $400 for the March of Dimes!

Enjoy these preview pics. The rest will be up in an album soon. There are a couple kiddos who were there, but not posted on the blog... we're waiting to get permission- mom & dad, if you want your kids pics posted here, please shoot us a quick email and let us know!

We apologize to those from My Gym and the first Gymboree night who are waiting to order their free 5x7... the coupon code is not working. We will let you know when it is fixed!

Birthday Boy

We've taken his baby brother's pics, but this was our first time with "B". "B's" 4th birthday was just a couple of days ago. He started out real shy and wanted to be next to mom, but opened up and even smiled with the promise of a red ring pop! He did wonderfully... thank you, "L" for asking us to take his pics!

Happy Birthday, "B"!

Gymboree

Our good friend, Tara had a fundraising event at Gymboree to raise money for the March of Dimes March for Babies. We are glad we could partner up to help her!

We apologize to those waiting for these... things got really busy and posting the preview pics on here slipped through the cracks! But, here they are- we added a few more than normal- and the others for you to choose your free 5x7 will be coming soon! Thanks so much for letting us capture your kiddos during their time at the event. It was fun meeting them all and watching them play!

There will be another fundraising event this Friday, April 18 from 6-8pm at the Gymboree in Lutz (1912 Oak Grove Blvd). We hope you can come out to support Tara and let the kids have fun while helping to raise money for the March of Dimes!

Family

Kristine has a big family- you are likely to see a lot of them here! :)

"D&J" are another nephew and niece that Kristine just took pics of. We were supposed to take maternity pics of "N", but she had some complications and was put on bedrest. Then we were going to take newborn pics, but with everyone's busy schedules, never got a chance. "J" is now 3-months-old and we finally got pictures done for her. It's a great age for pics because she is making eye contact and smiling. We tried to get her to hold her head up, but it kept falling to the side! "D" was such a great big brother holding her & kissing her on the head. Then he had his chance in front of the camera and he was a natural. He was hamming it up and having a great time!

"G&N", here's a sneak peak for you. The rest will be sent real soon!