This day, these images snap me back to a feeling of All Is Right With the World. I adore young families—they are in the thick of it. The trenches of diapers and Battles of Wills and late nights & early mornings & a gazillion snacks a day. And while it’s sometimes a challenge to see the trees because of the forest, the reward is greater than any *thing* the universe has to offer. Truly. The reward comes in the sheer happiness of a neighborhood playground, the freedom of a scooter ride, and a sweet swing & snuggle.
Hands down this was a gorgeous day–24-karat light washed over us like a warm sea at rest, the trees still held on to glowing stained-glass leaves, and those that had already fallen offered a technicolor quilted path underfoot. Gorgeous. However, the real beauty is what this family brought with them–the radiance in happy, curious children and proud, engaged parents & grandparents is infectiously inspiring! The images come alive in their connection, their playfulness, their ability to just Be. This is what to document, to remember, to treasure…walking down a golden path you trek everyday, bright eyed engagement, being silly & tickle-y & snuggly & squeals of laughter. *These* are Memory Makers. While we may be in the trenches, we choose to line the trench walls with the authenticity of the happiness and joy that is already here.
Thank you a million times over for allowing me to capture a photograph your beautiful family!
Double parent cheek kiss!
Gorgeous fall evening with a beautiful family! We were able to scoot to the neighborhood park to play and hang out just like an ordinary day.
Capturing your life just like you really live it is so incredibly important to me.
xo,
Jen
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