The McSkimin Family- Highlands Ranch Family Photographer

What is better than one adorable blonde?  2 adorable blondes!!  And identical twins......even better.

These girls are so cute and I was so thankful to have them behind my lens for the second time.  I can't believe how much they have grown over the last two years.

The thing that hasn't changed is their playful spirit and zest for life.

These girls are an absolute joy!  We had a blast running around the Littleton Museum and finding fun spots for pictures.  Piper and Ellie were experts at finding great photo locations.

This wood pile is to die for!

This picture is my favorite.  I love the cozy shots and I have one similar to this (of my family obviously) in a giant canvas in my house.  It is my FAV!! 

Thankfully the girls had different colored sweaters and one had recently lost a tooth.  Any guesses as to who is who??  (confession: I totally had it straight during pictures but now it has been over a week and I can't remember which is which.  Total photographer failure.  However, I am about 50% sure it is Piper with the missing tooth).

 

So thankful that their grandparents were in town and we got a few pictures with them too!  I love seeing grandparents with their grandkids.

The girls, while a LOT alike, have very different personalities.  It was fun to see their personalities come to life.  When I asked them separately to give me a silly face...this is what I got.

However, they laugh the same.  I asked them to give me a serious face....and this is how they reacted.  So cute (and hilarious).  

 Not sure where the girls got their super blonde hair and blue eyes!

Stacey, I am so thankful for your friendship over the last few years and I loved spending time with you and your family (and extended family).  You are the best and have the most adorable family!!  You are a lucky lady!

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The Hovanec Family- Denver Family Photographer

These little boys and their blue eyes are to DIE for!!

I have been photographing these boys since Nolan was 4 months old.  We didn't get to see each other last year because they were busy but I am so glad that they were back this year for more pictures!

This red garage door is my new favorite spot!!

Nolan was a little shy this year.  Pair that with the fact that he fell asleep in the car on the way to the session and it made for a rough time for him.

We still managed to sneak in a few photos of him.  And some good cuddling shots with his mama.

Andrew and Evan, however, were more than happy to ham it up for the camera.  I had so much fun with these two.  

I love Andrew's toothless grin.

We kept calling Evan "the professor" because of his cute little sweater.  He loved it.

They had a great time playing in the leaves.  Aren't these the cutest?

Also, everyone had fun running up this slanted wall and jumping!  Even Regis and Dawn got in on the action.

Families with three boys have my heart!!  

And these two are so patient and loving with the boys.  3 boys can be tough.  I can relate!!

I loved catching up with you guys and I can't wait for next year with these sweet little boys.

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McKenzie- Littleton Tween Photography

I have all boys.  But I am lucky enough to have 4 beautiful nieces!  A few years ago, I started taking the girls birthday shopping on each of their birthdays.  We would go to the mall and have some lunch and do some girl shopping.  It is always my favorite day(s) of the year.  I love chatting with the girls and seeing their style and personality come out and getting special one on one time with them.  They love picking out their own clothes and there are no returns involved.  Win/win!

When my oldest niece Ashlynn turned 13 a few years ago she had a special family celebration and I offered to do photos to display at the party and it was so much fun.  So this year, McKenzie is turning 13 so naturally she got a photo shoot too.  We had so much fun and I can't wait for my younger nieces to hit the 13 year mark!!!

McKenzie has always been the spitfire of the group.  Quick to laugh, quick to anger, quick to restore to happiness again.  She is so much fun to be around and helps to make sure everyone is laughing and having a good time.  She has the greatest laugh and quite possibly the loudest too, which spreads the joy around for all to hear.  I love it!

I can't believe how much she has grown up and matured in the last year.  I noticed it when my son turned from 12 to 13 too.  They change so much in those teenage years.  They get bigger, straighter teeth (thanks to braces) and they lose their baby face.  Another reason why it is so nice to document this new stage!

She brought along a friend (Hi Mel!) because everything is funner with a friend.  Teens always feel more comfortable when they have friends along so I was happy to oblige my Kenzie girl.

And what teenager doesn't want pictures with their BFF?

Melanie is so cute and quiet (at least she was during the session).  Perhaps she is the ying to McKenzie's yang! 

Quit looking so grown up and beautiful!  It is making me all misty and sentimental.

I love her blue eyes and freckles.  They are my favorite.

She got a new bike and wanted to include it in the pictures and I about died and went to heaven when I saw it.  

Isn't it adorable??  I have always wanted to do a shoot with a cute, old-fashioned bike so thanks Kenzie!

Pair a cute bike with a beautiful teenage girl and a floral crown and magic happens.

Thanks to her big sister, so also got a cute new hairdo for this set of pictures.  How fun is her hair in these big loopy braidy things (#boymom so I don't know all the terminology)?

Seriously McKenzie.  I want to burst with pride and burst into tears that you are growing up too fast all at the same time.

I love you to pieces and I am so glad that I get to be your Auntie!!

Happy 13th birthday.