Youth in Bloom

These are the Hall kids, you may recognize them from here and here. Not only are they beautiful, they are just as nice, too. My boys love playing with them - it is so fun to watch how carefree and enthusiastic they are. Jake has a special spot in his heart for Bella ... I think you can see why.





















My favorite ...

Happy Birthday Ella!

This is my niece Ella. You may have seen her pictures here and here. She is a miracle child in so many ways. She was born a preemie, underwent a major surgery that took their family all the way back to a specialist in New York City and despite all of this ... she is beautiful, smart and pretty much the sweetest child ever.

She loves her cousins. They get so excited to talk to each other on the phone and really not more than a day goes by without them getting to see each other. Truly, they are more like siblings than cousins.

So Miss Ella on your 3rd birthday I dedicate an entire blog post devoted to you. Even if you didn't want your picture taken that day. I love you.

Your favorite Aunt! (No .... not Genna, it's Mickelle)

Brothers & Best Friends

This is Ian and Kai. My friend's sons and friends of my boys, the words "Ian & Kai" are one word. Kind of like cookies and milk, you can't have one without the other. This fun photo shoot was filled with smiles, laughs and luckily no tears! On a sad note, this area was affected by the oil spill in Red Butte. I hope it can be restored quickly, it is so beautiful.

3 handsome boys + 1 beautiful girl = ONE LONG POST

Lovely, gracious, Emily.

More of Emily's breathtaking senior session ...

Oh, how a picture can talk.

A sneak peak of what is sure to be a huge post of my nieces. Once life/work/school/sports slows down! Just one for now.

This one shot totally captures their personalities. Naughty and nice. Oh, and one more adjective ... lovely. (I would have used loved, but that can only be a noun or a verb.)

Who says I didn't pay attention to Mrs. Taylor?

To be Young and Beautiful.

This is Emily.



Otherwise known as Drew's girlfriend.

Whenever anyone asks him if he has a girlfriend he has an automatic reply:
"Yes, her name is Emily. She lives by my Nana. She drives, too!"

Then I explain that Emily doubles as a family friend and the boys babysitter. Although, Drew would argue that girlfriend is her most important title. Drew loves her, Jake loves her, heck, we all love her. She seriously is the best girl! Love you Emily.

She is going to the U. in the fall and lucky girl ... she gets to work in my old haunt, the athletic department. She has a bright, bright future!

Oh, I don't think I have to state the obvious ... she's a beauty.