Erica nominated her family in our Capture The Love Contest and was selected for a family photo session. 

Last week, I had fun meeting Erica, Ron, Kai and baby Ari as well as Erica's mother & sisters who were spending their spring break in town. Although the morning was a bit stressful due to an unexpected glitch in their kitchen remodel, I was able to get some great shots of them interacting with each other that I think Captured the Love in their family.

The family together for a quick minute on the stairs.



Ron with baby Ari (who was born on my birthday this year!) He was such a good baby and is so, so cute with his dark hair and chubby cheeks.





Consoling Kai, a moment that shows the relationship between father and son, amazing how fast a hug can make it better.



How tall is Kai?







Erica and the boys with her mother and sisters



Wonder what Ari is thinking about while Grandma is holding him...



My favorite moments with new babies....



After the 'snack', comfy in moms lap.



tiny toes



Kai getting ready to show me what he can do with his tools.





One of the dog watching Kai make 'repairs' on the gate



Taking a break and sharing the love with his baby brother

Here's a slideshow of more of the images from the session.  Enjoy!

It was a fun morning and I am glad to have met this family! 

>^..^<
~Cat~

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these were the words on our wedding announcement....

A heart to laugh with,

A hand to hold
A new excitement,

Never old.

A fresh beginning from day to day
And simple pleasures along the way
A pleasant walk...
A favorite song...
A life worthwhile...

A special love flowing wild and free
And all the blessings a marriage can be.


It's hard to believe that 10 years has gone by, we've grown closer, older, wiser and unfortunately wider. We each came into the marriage from failed ones with 2 kids in tow, and then were joined shortly after by a little girl that melted all our hearts. We've weathered storms together and somehow we've survived and our love is stronger today than on that cold windy Sunday in 1997. Above is the "official" announcement portrait, there are a few that Mike took on our wedding day, but only one of us together. Below is a picture from this summer that Emma took.

To my dear husband, my knight and number one supporter and cheerleader... I love you now much more than I did when we got married. You have supported me in so much and put up with my quirks, health issues and "job" changes. I think I finally decided what I want to be when I grow up, but I am content in knowing that if it changes, you'll be there supporting me! Here's to the next 10 years! Oh yeah, By the way...

Because we are shooting a wedding tomorrow we are postponing our celebration. We want to hear from our blog readers how we should celebrate this milestone anniversary. The best suggestion will win a prize!!!! So add a comment telling us what you think would be a great celebration for us, we'll pick a winner on December 15th.

>^..^<

~Cat~

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