It was a last minute decision, but one I'm so glad we made. Stacey emailed me and asked if I still had openings available for my weekend in MN just days before I drove up - and sure enough I did! We met downtown Minneapolis on a blustery Saturday morning and although the temperatures were frigid, their sweet family melted my heart. You'll soon see why! :)  

This little guy - the beloved middle child - is the happiest camper I've ever met. 

Happy to smile for me, happy to tickle mommy... 

And even happy to snuggle with his sister. 

This little pumpkin actually turned 6 years old the day we did photos! 

Don't let her adorable face kid you - she's a deep thinker and a strong little lady deep down inside. :) 

Justin and Stacey are simply delightful. Even after 3 children and so many years of marriage, the way they giggle together is so adorable! :)

All that was left was to document the sweetness... 

Not to mention the tender moments! Baby Lucas is a very loved little man. 

Since mom is a photographer herself, she's hardly ever in family photos that are taken. She really wanted to be able to look back on our session and enjoy the documented moments that contained not only her sweet family, but also her smiling face alongside them. 

And I'm so thrilled that we got to do just that! :) 

Stacey and Justin, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family! It was so so wonderful to meet you all and an amazing privilege to document your love for each other. Praying that God blesses your family! :) 

When Ashley and Micah told us they were pregnant, we were THRILLED. Not only because we love them so much and are SO excited that they get to be parents... but because we knew they would be some of the most loving, understanding, genuine and adorable parents ever. Thankfully, the pregnancy was a (relatively) smooth process and when little Rylan made his entrance on July 4th... we all knew he'd be a little firecracker. ;)

I was SO honored that they chose me to document their sweet family just two weeks after Rylan was born. 

Capturing young families is my FAVORITE. But capturing brand-spanking-new-parents as they oogle over their new little baby? Pretty sure I have the easiest job ever! Seriously, all I had to do was tell them to love on their son and I got THIS. 

And this!! :)

Rylan was tuckered out... looking good for the camera is hard work! 

I love how they chose red, white and blue outfits for some of the photos... loving the 4th of July theme! :)

He's clearly SO happy in his momma's arms... and loved the skin-to-skin time he got with papa. :)

He'll clearly be a Jayhawks fan... :)

Since Micah is a Wyandotte county cop, we got to use his badge for a few photos! I can't wait until Rylan is old enough to play with daddy's hat. :)

Micah and Ashley, thanks SO much for allowing me to photograph your beautiful family! You guys are pros at parenting already and I can't wait to learn all of the tips and tricks from you when we have kids of our own someday. :) Love you guys so much!