Murrieta Family Photographer ~ Kira {School Pictures}

Kira is this beautiful young lady who came all the way from Germany to live with our crazy family with lots of boys for the entire school year! AND WE LOVE HER SO MUCH! She says we are the perfect family for her to have here in America...but I think she is the perfect fit for us, too! At first we thought she was shy...that's normal for most exchange students until they start to feel at home! And she is anything but shy! She loves having big brothers...and running cross country...and trying all sorts of different foods...and the dogs...and everything! (as she says) We are so blessed to have her here with us. I know her mom and dad miss her...but what an amazing experience this is for her to have! And as is tradition in our home, the beginning of the school year means school picture time...so here is just a little peek at Kira's first school picture shoot with me ~ her other mom

Morgan & Logan {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

two of my very favorite little peeps in the world...just love love love them...big hearts, big energy, big dreams! enjoy just a few of my favs...

Harley & Hunter {School Pictures 2012}

There are times when little people come into your life and make everlasting impressions...like this beautiful young lady...I can remember the first time we met...she makes me smile every time I see her...she is growing up so fast...and then her little brother OMGee he is so stinkin' cute and has all that two year old energy! They are some of my favorite kiddos...here's just a few of their momma's favs...

Justin {Class of 2013} ~ murrieta valley photographer

I think I have know Justin and his family since the boys first started playing Little League here in town in 2006...his dad has even coached a boy or two in this house...his mom is awesome too! What a nice young man Justin is...he like most boys wasn't super excited about getting photos done...but we knocked it out and got it done. Enjoy just a few of my favs from his session...and a special one at the end with his mom! Wishing Justin all the best for his future ~ enjoy...

Courtney {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

Around our house...this beautiful girl is called "Chuck"...long story...but we love her...and she holds a special place in a certain blonde boys heart...I wanted to post a few from today that were "chosen" as favorites...there will be more, but wanted to get a few up for now...

Ashton {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

Day 3 of School Pictures starts off with this cutie patootie! Love it when my little peeps are awesome for the camera! Ashton rocked the cowboy hat too! Here are a few of my favs for this little guy...

Michael {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

This handsome young man is Michael...he was a very good sport having pictures taken! No complaint and even brought a change of clothes ~ which is awesome...he's on the Mt Biking team at school so he brought his riding outfit. Enjoy just a few of my favs... Oh and bonus pics at the end of Michael and his sisters...

Jenna {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

YES! This GoRgEoUs young lady is ONLY in the 7th grade! I know! Right?!?! She is just so sweet too...here's a few of my favs of Jenna

Jordyn {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

This little spit fire, is Jordyn...she has a smile to brighten up the darkest room...and she has the cutest little giggle ever! She's in Kindergarten now...I can't even believe it...enjoy this little cutie patooties sneak peek...

Andrew {School Pictures 2012} ~ murrieta valley photographer

This young man is Andrew and in the 4th grade now...what a handsome kid he is too! Love his shirt choice! And another family bonus of the three brothers together...