This family makes me so incredibly happy. And what a perfect post for the day before Thanksgiving! For those of you that don't know, Amanda is my mentor. She's the talented photographer who taught me everything I know. :) I'm so, so thankful for her, and I was SOOO flattered that she asked me to do a family session for her clan. She and Hayden have some ADORABLE kids. They each have their own cute personalities as you will soon see ...

Roman had me laughing the whole time. He is cute and he knows it. :)

Little Harper is as sweet as can be. Her three older brothers are so good with her!

Max is Roman's twin, but he's not quite the ham that Roman is. This little guy is a sensitive one!

Check out Roman checking out Noah's jumping skills. I'm pretty sure he thinks his big brother is the coolest.

Noah is the best big brother. And he's so smart too!

Please. check. out. Roman. Oh my goodness.

Love it.

I might be a little biased, but I think Baby Owen is the cutest 8-month old that ever lived. His parents are my friends from college so I'm allowed to say that, I think. :) I got to stay at their house last weekend while I shot a wedding in Cincinnati, and I was blown away by how much Owen has grown up since his newborn days, and even since December when I saw him last. This trip it hit me just how short of a time babies are babies. Owen is growing into his own and is looking more and more like a boy every day.

And let me just tell you, this kid's parents are so fantastic. Owen is such a happy baby and I think that's a testament to how great Nicole and Kelby are with him. Kelby can get this little guy to laugh like you've never seen. And Nicole has this calming presence that's a perfect compliment.

Thanks, you guys, for letting me be Owen's photographer and always opening your door when I'm in town. Love you three!