You don’t have to be little for photos to be fun.

You don’t have to be cold to snuggle close.

You don’t have to look hard to find something epic.

You don’t have to be the same to be siblings.

And you don’t have to go far to find your family.

Melony… I’m LOVING our yearly tradition!! Let’s make sure we find a warmer day next year though, ok? I think my toes are still a little frozen! :) Thanks for being adventurous and trying all the crazy locations I come up with! I love working with you and your precious people. :)

While my speciality will always be young families with little kids, occasionally I get the chance to work with an extended family.

In typical family fashion, grandma is always (and should always be) the center of attention - which is simply delightful.

But what’s amazing for me to see is how each sibling has uniquely formed their own little family.

Beginning their own traditions…

Forming their own memories…

And being them.

Erik and Tennille (and Noah, Brooklynn, Layla, Deb, Ed, Lori, Bre, Paige, and Kailee!) - you know I adore your family. Thank you so much for letting me capture your entire big extended family and for picking the loveliest spot for us to shoot!! Happy Thanksgiving!! :)