As some of you may have seen, last week Sunil and I traveled out to California to visit my brother and his family. It's not often we get out to California and Brad's seminary graduation seemed like the perfect occasion to plan a trip! 

While we were out there, we got to plan a photo shoot! Photographing young families is my FAVORITE, and it's even more delightful when we're related. :)

To make the family reunion even more sweet, my parents were able to fly out for the same weekend! They loved hanging out with their sweet granddaughters. :)

Even though I don't see these adorable girls very often... 

They sure warmed up to me quickly!! 

We giggled and snuggled and laughed the evening away... :)

Their home is always full of smiles and hugs - and lots of imagination! 

Michelle is one of the most tender mothers I've ever seen. 

Brad and Michelle have been married for 10 years this June - I can't believe it's been that long since their wedding! 

I loved every second of our photo shoot together..

And I can't wait to go back - someday soon!! :) 

It's always SO daunting to walk up to a house and quickly become friends with 17 people - and try to remember all of their names!! The Fritz family had booked me back in the fall to do their extended family photos, and the weekend of Easter was the only weekend that worked best for their family - so we did it! They were so so patient with me as I tried to remember who belonged with who and graciously forgave me when I accidentally forgot their names... :) 

Grandma and Grandpa Fritz have a beautiful backyard that was perfect for a few group shots - then we moved over to Lake Olathe for the rest of our session. It was the PERFECT night for photos - warm, sunny, and no breeze! :) 

Fritz's, thanks SO much for welcoming me into your home and being so patient as we made these photos happen! It was so fun to meet all of you and I absolutely LOVE the way the photos turned out! I hope you love them! :)

Happy Friday!