I had to use the title twice the fun, because not only did I photograph these beautiful twins and their big sister, I actually photographed them twice. Our first shoot lasted all of 10 minutes before we were rained out. So we made a trip back to finish up a few days later. The kids were troopers through both shoots and I even got hugs and kisses when I left!

Growing is supposed to happen over time. Your child is born this tiny helpless creature and slowly he learns to crawl, then walk and talk and so on… only my kids seem to be getting bigger way to fast. Take this little boy, I’m pretty sure he was just born, and yet here stands this toothless six year-old before me.

Here in California there tends to be a shortage of lush green fields, but the recent rains have left everything so vibrant and alive. When I drove past this field I made a mental note to bring my daughter back for a little mini-shoot and I am so thankful that I did.

My parents recently moved up to Santa Barbara, Aaron and I were lucky enough to spend a few days with them this week. I truly believe that there is no place more perfect than Santa Barbara, the weather, the ocean, the scenery… it’s simply perfect. On the drive up I soaked in all of the greenery and the farmlands. I rolled my window down when we hit the coast so I could smell and feel the salty sweet air. We spent much of our time in Santa Barbara breathing in that air while we searched for sea glass and other beach treasures. Our older boys stayed home with Aaron’s parents this trip, so we are looking forward to taking them back for a visit sometime soon. As usual I took tons of pictures to share with you all, enjoy!

The backyard.

The Santa Barbara Mission.

Not exactly smiling faces, but sweet faces.

This was my last session of 2009 and it was one of my absolute favorites. This gorgeous couple is expecting twin girls early next year! I know I have said this before, but there is nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman and Kristin is no exception.  She even put up with all of my requests, no matter how uncomfortable.  The results were well worth it though, enjoy your sneak peek Kristin and Rob!