One of my favorite sounds in the whole world - hearing a sweet little voice call out "Aunt B!"

In the last decade, I have become an aunt to 9 nieces and nephews. Each one has brought their own measure of joy to our family that I am so grateful for each time I look into their faces. My sister and her husband are doing an amazing job parenting their four kids and despite the long, hard days and nights that come with having young children, I know they wouldn't trade them for anything. They are smart, funny, creative, kind, compassionate and just all-around fun to be with (like their mommy and daddy). 

I shot this session on a perfect October afternoon and as the golden sun slowly dipped its way to the horizon, it was hard to contain my excitement over these images. Couldn't have asked for a better setting for this precious family. 

This boy has been so brave through many obstacles in his short life and I could not be prouder of the young man he is becoming. 

He is every bit the personality you see here. It took quite a few marshmallows to get him looking this sweet, but once satisfied, he turned on the charm ;)

I wish he would never grown out of this stage or lose his little boy voice, but very much looking forward to watching who he becomes! 

Celebrating 10 years of marriage in 2021. What a blessing and wow how the years fly! 

My little Shirley Temple...she brings sunshine into every room with this smile. 

Looking at this young lady, I'm taken back to the moment I first photographed her in the hospital when she was just minutes old smiling up at her daddy.

That smile has only gotten more beautiful. 

I took a random snapshot of my sister and her children standing like this at the beach a couple of years ago and she asked me to recreate it so she could see how they have grown. I love it so much!