flower child

of course our recent trip to florida wouldn't be complete without a few candids from miss shaye.

aidan's baptism

no tears from this little guy!

introducing: aidan michael

meet evelyn's newest cousin, aidan.

the koripellas: take two

a beautiful autumn morning led to these outdoor shots of the koripella family.

the koripellas: take one

the gorgeous colors of these fabrics only add to the beauty of this family.

jackie's boys

i had a great time chasing down the reynolds boys at bellevue state park this past weekend. i don't know how she keeps up...and with a smile on her face to boot!

many blessings

evelyn's dress details






of course i must include a few portraits of the guest of honor


reverend anna marie led us in a beautiful blessing ceremony as we officially welcomed evelyn into the world. each part of her little body was blessed with sacred oil while the words of the reverend's "angel baby blessing" were read aloud:

bless your mind
that you may be filled with wisdom and dreams

bless your eyes
that you may have clarity of vision and see goodness

bless your mouth
that you may speak the truth

bless your ears
that you may hear the wisdom that is spoken to you

bless your hands
that you may create beauty in the world

bless your belly
that you may follow your instincts and intuition

bless your knees
that you may kneel and experience humility

bless your back
that you may have the strength to carry your burdens

bless your heart
that you may give and receive love

bless your feet
that you may find and walk your own true path