I always get a bit nostalgic when I’m with families of three girls.  I grew up in one and it was so much fun! That sisterhood …. it’s an amazing, beautiful thing! We borrowed from each other’s closets, had late night chips and salsa parties in my bedroom, and talked each other through so many life experiences. I look at these three and smile as they love on each other. It’s only going to get better, I want to tell them!

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Like most families, these little girls have distinctly different personalities, but their friendship runs deep.

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Sweet, sweet Jocelyn! She was feeling a little overstimulated until we snuggled her into this basket with the softest white blanket and her daddy started talking to her. She fixed her blue eyes on him and listened to his voice. Within seconds she started calming down and soon looked so comfy we didn’t want to disturb her!

Missy chose the perfect location to complement their colors!  The rich purple was so striking against the backdrop of water and trees just beginning to be tinged with the gold tones of autumn!

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family 17 (21 of 30)I always love to get a few pictures of Mom and Dad during family sessions.  Sometimes it takes a bit of juggling, or cropping out little people clinging to daddy’s leg, or even smiling and pretending to be oblivious to the cries of someone who is feeling miffed at not being the current center of the universe. (Any mamas out there know what I’m talking about?!) But that love that got you here in the first place is still as important as it was when it started. I love keeping a framed picture of David and I in my kitchen to remind me of that strong foundation on days that get a little crazy with the chaos of daily living.

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Missy, they’re so CUTE!!

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Family is the place your heart calls home.