VanAuker {Family} ~ murrieta family photographer

I have lots of friends...I don't say that in a bragging way...rather, I find myself in a lot of organizations and thru church that I make lots of friends. BUT I only have a few friends that I consider more like my family than just a friend...I can count those on just over one hand...the VanAuker family is one such family. And even now, I find myself tearing up...because in a few short weeks, they will be moving a couple thousand miles away from me...{SIGH} ok...So the boy, was home from college for the weekend, and it was a great opportunity to snap a few family pics real quick. I promised the girlies a stylized shoot before they move...that will be in a week or so, but got the fam done. Just love them...I'm going to miss them all. ugh...before I get all sloppy and mushy...here are a few of my favs...

Mason's {1st Birthday} ~ family and children photographer

You might remember Mason from his recent Cake Smash session...well I was able to go hang out with the family at his party to celebrate his 1st birthday!!!! It was so fun...enjoy just a few of my favs...

Brittany, Carley, Kylee & Morgan {MVHS Cheer} ~ murrieta valley photographer

I had a wonderful afternoon with these four amazing young women...all will be Seniors this upcoming year at MVHS...This was a fun friends shoot for them...they have all been on the high school cheer team together since freshman year...it was a beautiful day and it was great to get to know all of them a little better...lots of laughing involved! Enjoy the sneak peek...

Bekah {Class of 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

It's funny that I have done several senior portrait sessions {after} the kids have graduated! I believe Bekah will be my last Class of 2012 Senior...these kids are so busy that it has been hard to find time to fit in their sessions...so now that she's ready to head to BYU Provo in a few weeks...she figured now was a good time to get it done! It's hard to believe that Bekah is all grown up and headed to college. Not too long ago I was doing her sister's senior pictures...time flies by so fast. What an amazing young woman Bekah is and I know she will do great things in the future! Here are a few of my favs from her session...

Bryli Mae {12 days old} ~ newborn photographer

This is our beautiful Bryli Mae...she is my sister, Jaymee's first grand girl! Which makes me her great auntie! She was so precious...and such a sweet little angel! Here's just a few of my favorites...and thank you thank you thank you to my sweet friend Rebecca from Lovey Buggies for the cute Minnie outfit and some of the other cuteness too! our beautiful Sydni...Bryli's momma. she loves her baby girl! Sydni and Bryli with the two grammas, Jaymee and Sarah...