This late summer weather that lasted well into October created the dreamiest of evenings! I got to spend a little time with Durlin & Emily and their four darlings to capture some family pictures! It’s enough to make you fall in love with the color green, summer evenings, and a charming town named Gordonsville!

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How can you pack this much love into one spot?

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Now We Are Six

By A. A. Milne

When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
I was hardly me.
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
When I was Five,
I was just alive.
But now I am Six,
I’m as clever as clever,
So I think I’ll be six now for ever and ever.

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Everyone talks about how the babies grow and change, but this year I’ve been noticing how much the big kids change! Seriously, a year can make a huge difference! They shoot up in height, their faces lose a bit of roundess, and their conversations deepen. Metri is 10 but goodness he looks like he’s going on 13 here!

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Oh, Cari.  How is possible to pack so much love for high heeled shoes and playing in mud puddles into one little girl?

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Nationwide traveler right here! Look at those tanned chubby cheeks from his little excusion to southern California! You can’t beat getting to be Mom and Dad’s anniversary sidekick and turning into a bit of a beach bum, right?

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Where the magic happens … You know what they say, “The best gift you can give to your family is to love your spouse.” It’s so true! Anniversary trips look good on y’all.

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And one more because who can stop with this much beauty?

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