What glorious names for two beautiful little angels…Hope and Valor.  They were joined by their equally sweet big sister, Aurora (love that name too!)  Valor and Hope arrived to our shoot nestled in their car seats.  They looked so peaceful, I hoped they would stay that way for their shoot. They did  🙂    Aurora couldn’t wait to put on her “Princess Dress” for us.  She was so bright and inquisitive, and so patient with her new brother and sister. It’s not often that a two year old will cradle two newborns in their arms and pose for us. Great job, Aurora!  Hope and Valor were equally patient with each other. One slept peacefully while we did individual shots of the other. They were quite snuggly, and naturally fell asleep when we did our “together” shots.  I loved it all…tiny fingers and toes, adorable noses and lips. Precious!  Congratulations, Mom, Dad and Aurora!  Welcome to the world, little Valor and Hope  🙂  Here’s your sneak peek:

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Happy Birthday, little Alena!  Same adorable, smiling face…just on a mobile toddler now  🙂  Click HERE to see Alena’s previous shoot with us.  Don’t you just want to hug her and pinch her little cheeks?  Love that she has those two front teeth too!  We started off with some pretty harsh lighting, but eventually ended up in an area with beautiful tree covering. I love how Cash’s trademark hair blew in the gently in the wind…and just look at how much Ezrah’s grown in two years (not to mention, he’s now sporting facial hair…so grown up!).  Click HERE to see their previous family shoot with us.  Alena loved her tree stump.  That was her throne, and she REALLY liked it (and really didn’t want anyone else on it, LOL!).  I don’t think we could have asked for a happier child. I still can’t get over that adorable smile!  Lots more smiles in your proofing gallery, Mom and Dad.  It was great seeing all of you again!  Congratulations on turning one, Alena!!!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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We just couldn’t wait to see Dad’s masterpiece!  The amazing stand was visualized (and tinted) by Mom, and constructed by Dad.  I saw texts of it on Mom and Dad’s phone, and I was stunned.  This family literally outdoes itself every year!  Click HERE to see their 2015 holiday shoot.  Next year, I’m expecting Santa’s sleigh and real snow, LOL!  Emma and Zoey were adorable (I love their little interactions!)…and of course, the promise of candy canes and chocolate milk after the shoot was over was a huge motivator  😉  The girls had a blast making their own “Hot Cocoa”, complete with mini-marshmallows and cinnamon (yes, everything was real and edible…leave it to Mom!). Even Emma and Zoey’s “fur-sister” Apple did a great job!  I am astounded by what Mom and Dad come up with, and I look forward to spending time with one of my favorite families every holiday season.  Thank you, Mom and Dad, for being so invested, creative and patient…the girls were fantastic!  Here’s your sneak peek:

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