a little engagement photoshoot

 If you know me at all, you know I love to take photos.  A lot.  It's always been hobby and sometimes I'll photograph family and friends on the side.  This cute couple are getting married in a couple months and I got the chance to gift them with an engagement shoot.  I think this was my first and I want to do another one!  I know Tarin from church and she's marrying her return missionary and high school sweetheart, Hayden.  Photo overload next because they're such a cute couple and you can easily see their love for each other.  They made my job easy.

They pretty much laughed and kissed and flirted the whole time.  I was pretty much invisible unless I wanted them to turn toward the light or something.  Can't wait to get their wedding invite in the mail. So excited for these two!

Back to School

Elliot 6th grade // Avery 4th grade // Zara 1st grade

I have to admit that this was probably my hardest summer with the kids.  I thinking having 4 kids and a small baby had something to do with it. ;)  After swim team ended the last couple weeks seemed to drag.  But here we are!  3 days into the school year and next week will be their first full week.  As much as I miss them during the day it is so nice having more flexibility and more quiet. :)

We had meet the teacher on Monday.  This is a big year for Zara because she is going from half day to whole day.  I can tell she was nervous but she has come home happy and excited to tell me about her day so she's transitioning well so far.  Mrs. Reger is going to be an amazing teacher for Zara.

Zara's teacher Ms. Reger is new to Franklin East, although she has taught before, and this is Mrs. Bentley's second year at Franklin.  She's Avery's teacher.  Elliot had Mrs. Anderson, although I forgot to take a picture.  It's cool because Avery had Mrs. Anderson in 2nd grade.  This is her second year teaching 6th grade at Franklin.

 Rupert was sad Daddy had to go to work, and that his preschool doesn't start until next week.

Classic bus picture. :)  I thought it'd be fun to look at some past back to school photos.

^ ^   Elliot in 2012.  1st grade I think?  ^ ^

^ ^ 2016 so Elliot 4th, Avery 2nd grade. ^ ^

 ^ ^ 2017 last year.  Elliot 5th // Avery 3rd // Zara kindergarten ^ ^

With school back into motion I've started a new habit of writing 5 things on my to do list each day. Anything extra I get done is bonus.  Some things I'm working on are scripture study in the morning, I started meditating again, and doing yoga.  Yay for catching up on life!