Senior Photos: Lakell

This girl is a mega babe. 

She was doing skate tricks in a dress!

Memorial Day Hike.

Tim had to work Memorial day so Christina and I decided to take the kids on a hike. It was a running day but I was feeling a little sick so I thought a nice brisk walk would be nicer. Turns out carrying snacks, water, a camera and a 2 year old on your back is just about the same as pushing two kids up and down hills in a stroller. Ha! It was a 3 mile hike and we were dripping sweat by the end of it but it was a beautiful day and the white sand there looks like sugar. We had a sweet little picnic before heading back. I felt great until the next day and boy was my back sore! Regardless, it was one of those days where I just felt so grateful to be here on this beautiful island. We sure do love Saipan.

Senior Photos: Ruth

Ruth is graduating this year as well and has lived in Saipan her whole life. She wasn't super comfortable in front of the camera but once she laughed her whole face lit up! She wants to work with children and is looking into getting a degree in education.

Congratulations Ruth! 

These girls were a blast!

Senior Photos: Melanie

We have some GORGEOUS senior girls here in Saipan. I've worked with Melanie on modeling workshops, prom dress revisions, and all kinds of other fun girly things. She was a gem to work with and a natural in front of the camera. She's headed to Utah for college this summer and we are sure going to miss her!

Congrats Mel!

Tree Climbing

Tim was finally able to come to the beach with us on his off day a few weeks ago. I feel a little guilty that we frequent the beach so much and he's stuck indoors working. A few snorkeling trips though and he's good to go! The beach was beautiful that day (when is it not?) but our kids didn't want to swim. Instead I tried to teach them how to climb the coconut trees to get a fresh one to drink. I made it about halfway up before I realized I may not be as limber with this protruding belly of mine. The kids were in awe and Owen even tried to go up a few notches. June just kept asking me, "You okay?" Sweet girl. 

Baetge Family

I shot a Family session this week. This family is so special. They found out upon her birth that their youngest daughter has dwarfism. Through the shock and obvious challenges you can just feel the love they have for this little girl. I got a little emotional (I blame the hormones!) when I was editing this session. Love is the greatest thing you can give a child and without a doubt this family has a lot to give.

Rainy Days

It has been insanely hot so when it finally rained last week I was in heaven. I didn't even leave the house all day. Instead we painted pictures, played in the rain, and took long bubble baths.

They love to paint and I admit I love to watch, I just hate cleaning up. Mostly after June. Ha!

They are so interested in rocks right now. Even the tiniest pebble they will pick up and show it to me with such enthusiasm. It's adorable.

Jazz hands during a puddle jump.

These babies love to get wet!

My little guy is so sweet. He has turned into such a nurturer. He is always trying to teach June new things or tuck her in. Lately he has loved filling up the watering cans and watering anything in sight.

This silly girl had the brilliant idea to jump into the bucket. She thought she was pretty funny. 

I couldn't stop laughing!

Owen tried to get into the bucket but unfortunately for the little guy he is not actually that little anymore. I had a good time watching him try though!