Family: Graciano Family

The Graciano Family is one I have known for longer than I can even remember. While we didn't exactly grown up with them because of distance, we saw them as a family a few times a year since we were very young. They are a fun family that just welcomed their first grandchild just recently. As you will be able to see, she is an absolute doll. We had a great time reminiscing and taking taking pictures all day. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did and Happy Monday!

Family: Celeste and Makailo

He is one of the coolest kids ever. And his Mama is one of the sweetest people ever! Some of you may remember a year ago, when I shared pictures of these two that I took as a Mother's Day gift for my dear, dear friend Celeste. She is one of my best friends. You know, the ones that are always there, 'cheer leading' you on and making you laugh along the way? She is one of those kinds of friends. Anyhow, for Makailo's second birthday, she asked if I would be willing to stop by first thing in the morning and do a mini session with him. I can't believe how much he has changed since a year ago. Then, he was a baby- barely even becoming a toddler. Now, he is a little man, who thinks his Mama is pretty and has fun showing me how to build a rock pile inside a bucket of water- all boy! So here they are and since this post is waaaay over due- Happy Birthday a month ago, Kailo!

Family: Lopez Family

Some of you may remember the Lopez family from the maternity session I did with them a few months ago. They came out to Santa Clarita to take some family pictures with their little girl Anjelice and little Aaden-to-be. Well now Aaden is here and what a little cutie. Lisette and Albert asked me to come to their house to take the pictures in his nursery. I was a little nervous because it was one of my first times shooting indoors but it turned out great. I made sure to get there when the pretty morning light was streaming right through his window and we were set. Poor little guy was so tired... but we couldn't get him to sleep for anything! He was far too interested in my camera. But he cooperated nicely and we had a fun time. Enjoy and happy Tuesday!

Albert is a DJ by trade so they wanted to set up Aaden with his headphones. He's starting off right I guess!

The nursery is decorated in the cutest underwater theme- lots of blues, greens, and sea creatures!

Aaden got hungry so while he was being fed, Angelice and I explored in her 'girls-only' room.

Lisette did a lot of work in the nursery including some personalized art like this one.

Family: Rodriguez Family

The Rodriguez family is the family I am so excited and proud to be marrying in to. As my Christmas gift to them I rounded them all up (no easy feat between the three men!) and took some family photos for them. One thing that stands true about them is they love each other- and laugh a lot! It was one of my most memorable sessions because they are all so goofy and fun loving. We laughed and shivered through the entire hour. Sarah and Gary are Christian's parents. They have such an amazing relationship and have done a phenomenal job raising up two very godly men. Steven and Andrea are Christian's brother and sister-in-law. The two of them have been married for nearly five years and it has been so fun to watch their relationship grow. I love them all so much. My handsome fiance is quite the little ring leader of all of them (though I might be a bit biased!) He is forever making them laugh at his crazy antics and getting him to sit still for my camera was quite the job! He is silly and sweet and far too good to me. I love him so much. Enjoy the pictures and I hope you are able to get to know my family-to-be a little better!

Family: Colon Family

Jessica and Edison are some dear friends of mine and Christians and when they contacted me to take some family pictures for their Christmas cards I was honored. They have four beautiful children that are sweet and fun. We had a blast running all around the backyard and finding fields filled with lovely fall leaves. This post is far over due but better late than never right? I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did. Happy Monday!

Family: Malins Family

The Malins Family is one of the sweetest. They are all so kind and loving and extra stylish. They were a joy to photograph and fun to spend time with. When Tiffany contacted me to meet up with her, her husband, parents and siblings, I was at the very least nervous. She is a very talented photographer and I knew I would need to be on my A game. But really, I had nothing to worry about because there are very few ways to go wrong when shooting such a beautiful family. I really enjoyed it and wish all seven of you a very Merry Christmas!