Sometimes life works in funny ways. It brings people to you who you can become great friends with, and ones that you can admire.

Jenny is that for me. She was injured at a young age like I was, and she went on to get married, have a great job, and have 2 beautiful daughters. Our lives are similar, and I think that we quietly relate very well to each other.

When she asked me to take her family portraits, I was so excited. I jumped at the chance. And of course, they turned out fantastic.

Jenny and LeRoy's girls are so sweet and lovable too. They turned on the charm too!

Reagan and I had our monthly "girls day" together, and it was probably one of my favorites so far.

I took her to see Beauty and the Beast, which she did really well in. I was nervous because she has never been to the movies before, and I didn't want to have to leave 10 minutes in. She was tired, but she made it through the whole thing. Great movie btw also.

We also picked out her swim suit for her swim lessons that start in June. I am so glad that my work training is the week before so I won't have to miss any of them! She picked out a super cute blue striped one-piece over all the others. Princesses, Peppa Pig, Elmo. She wanted stripes.

Then we went to a local greenhouse to find her a "flower" (a plant). She picked out a tiny succulent, and that made my heart soar. This girl was made for me.

Beauty and the Beast, stripes, and succulents. <3

I have only known Megan and Kyle for a short while - a little over a year - but I can say that they are some of the most genuine, nice people.

And their boys. Well, they are gorgeous. Just look at those eyes!

We spent a Saturday afternoon in Ottawa, Kansas at Forest Park, wrangling the boys and trying to survive the crazy wind. We managed to get some great shots despite the weather, and I know that when we have our next session toward fall, we are going to get more great portraits of this family!