Struckmeier Family

I love how summer is a time for togetherness. The warm sun and family picnics act as a magnet, and dispersed family members all find their way home to enjoy the company of their loved ones. Our Aunt Janell was thrilled to have all her kids and grand kids home at the same time this summer! We were able to snag a few portraits for them during our Summer 2010 Albaugh Family get-together.






































These two just crack me up!

LaRoccas... La mia famiglia!

This summer we spent a week in New York for a teaching convention. We were thrilled to be able to spend a few days of our trip out in Long Island with my brother Mark, and his family. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment with these guys... collecting sea glass on the beach, velvety wine and cheery sunflowers at the vineyard, Mark's incredible grill-master skills, Isaac's wrestling matches with the boys, and of course, the new york pizza! We managed to pull the camera out for a few minutes just before the sun set one evening...


















Jake's cool duct tape glasses =)



























I just love this little wild man look he has going on... popsicle stains and all!



It's possible Aunt Jenni was just a little enamored with Jake!












And I couldn't leave out sweet sweet Foxy!


Love you guys! Hope we will get to see you again soon! xoxo

Catching up... Alkhamis Family

We are back in Dubai after 2 1/2 months at home in the states. It was wonderful to spend so much time with loved ones, but it sure feels nice to be back in our own home. I was actually surprised by how much I missed Dubai... like, really missed Dubai! Weird...
Tomorrow we start back to work, and it sounds as though it's going to be quite a crazy year! What better time to start posting some of our spring photo sessions from last school year, than on the eve of the new school year?! I thought it would be a perfectly appropriate to start with my Kristen's family. Yes, MY Kristen. Kristen and I have been lucky enough to work together for the past 3 years, and we're thrilled to be teamed up for a 4th! I am so thankful to be taking on the insane challenges of the new year with such a good buddy. For now, enjoy some images of her lovely family...






The "Etisalat Ad" photo =)

vanBaggen Family

We have enjoyed some fabulous family gatherings this summer! One such get-together was our family camping trip at Belknap Hot Springs Resort. We spent several days soaking in the hot springs, reacquainting ourselves with good books, admiring the colorful gardens, and lounging on the emerald green lawns of the campsite. One evening, our beautiful sister, Rachel, was able to round up her sweet family and sneak away from the coziness of our campfire for a few family pictures! Our niece, Morgan, just might be the CUTEST thing on two legs. Oh my goodness, I love that girl!!!







Makes my heart melt every time I look at this one!



















Morgan figured out how to make raspberries on this trip... I love that everyone has kissy faces in this shot!

































Love you guys to pieces!!!