I had a lot of fun with this photo shoot. Maria - you're children are so well behaved and you have a very beautiful family. After seeing these pictures I think you'll want to marry your husband all over again! I can tell that you and Derek are such wonderful parents. Kenzie is so precious, and there's just something about a daughter with her daddy, isn't there? Thanks for being such a great sport Derek. I hope you really like the results! Enjoy the pictures, and cherish the time you have with Kenzie.
My younger brother, Nathan, and his wife, Terah, were blessed with their fourth child, Evelyn Grace. The weeks have quickly gone by, but I was able to finally take some pictures of her at about 4 wks old. She is still so small and we are waiting for her to start sporting the rolls, as the previous three children have. Terah - look closely at Evelyn's hair in some of the pictures and I think you'll see definite red tints! You might get your little red headed girl after all. I'm glad I could give you this gift and I hope that you are blessed by it, as you bless so many others with your kindness.
My mother's side of the family gets together every year in celebration of my Grandmother's birthday. This year it was special for me because some of my cousins were there that I haven't seen since I was really little. It's sad that distance keeps us apart. We had a wonderful weekend of hiking, talking, laughing, and eating (oh yeah - and drinking Cornerstone Winery's best). Hopefully we can all continue to make this one time a year gathering a priority in the coming years! I was able to take some family pictures as well as some candids that I'd like to share.