The Flor Family

I'm not quite sure how Christmas is over but nonetheless, I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas! I met with the Flor Family right before Christmas on a beautiful winter day (and yes, I did use beautiful and winter in the same sentence...I'm trying to stay positive about winter weather!) for an extended family portrait! This happened to be a surprise gift for Grandma and Grandpa which I thought was really cool. You might recognize one of the granddaughters, Siri from earlier this year. She's walking now and it was so fun to see her again and meet the rest of her family!

Christine and Nathan

We met Christine and Nathan for the first time on their wedding day but after spending just a few minutes with them, we felt like we had known them forever. They were married on a chilly autumn day in Litchfield, MN and both Christine and Nathan along with their friends and family were so warm and welcoming. It's evident that they have great examples from their parents for their marriage as well as a ton of love and support from others who love them. It was both an honor and joy to be a part of your day! Congratulations!


Christine and Nathan chose to see each other before the ceremony (YAY!) and I love the expression on Nate's face
when he saw Christine for the first time!

David

We had a last minute Christmas photo session with this adorable little guy! I can't even resist those cheeks...and neither can his parents! I hope your first Christmas as a family of three (four, counting Lucy!) is fantastic!




and Lucy, the first baby!








My favorite!

The B Family

Awww...nothing says Christmas more than cute kids in winter sweaters with a light snow falling! Merry Christmas everyone!

Leah: my friend, the mom-to-be

It was one of those days where you don't actually remember the day or what happened during the day, just really strange and vivid snippets...For example, I remember sitting next to this girl in art class, looking at the beagle sticker on her class planner and thinking that we could be friends since she obviously likes dogs. I remember thinking it was weird that the first three letters of this girl with the dog sticker's last name and mine were the same. And I remember that I was wearing the coolest turquoise and black Nike tennis shoes of all time. These strange memories were from the first day that I met Leah in the seventh grade. I'm pretty sure we bonded quickly over our mutual love of dogs and the first three letters of our last names and since that day in seventh grade, there have been many more things other than stickers and letters that have kept Leah and I calling each other friends. Too many to name. And though we're separated by miles, it is still both an honor and joy to have her in my life. That is why it was so special for me to be able to document this incredible time in her and her husband, Jeff's lives. All my love and deepest congratulations to you both! I can't wait to meet Baby L.!!!










I think it's appropriate to call her a hot mama!






Kudos to Leah...it was 4 degrees, not counting wind chill! Brrrrrrrrrr.

Ella

Look at this little Christmas cutie! Ella is only 3 months old so this will be her first Christmas and I'm guessing she is the best gift her parents (and grandparents!) could have asked for! Ella's dad grew up in Watertown as well so we had fun discussing South Dakota and our mutual disgust for the 5 hour ride from here to there! Congratulations on your newest addition...it was so fun to meet her!

It's not too late...

...you can still order Christmas cards through next Monday, December 15 and still receive them before Christmas! Call or email me for more details!

Candace and Zack

If you want to meet some of the sweetest, fun loving, funky, and most stylish people in Rochester, look no further than Candace and Zack! I had so much fun with them. It was like hanging out with good friends...good friends who happen to be super models! They had some awesome ideas and were open to anything, hence the photo INSIDE the dryer! I'm so excited for their wedding this summer! Congratulations, Candace and Zack!