The Mulaire's | In Family Portraits

"Ewww."
Evan was sitting in the back seat of the van, flipping through the images I'd shot so far while we pulled into the Starbucks drive-thru (yep, I got to laugh and do what I love AND get SB's). He'd come across one of his mum and dad kissing. I joked with him that it was totally gross, but then mum from the front seat jestingly spoke to Evan about how it's not "Ewww", it's because mummy and daddy "looooove" each other. Then she said to him, "Evan, doesn't it make you feel all good inside that you mummy and daddy love each other?". Evan stopped scrolling through the pictures, looked up at his mom and with all the sincerity and truth a little boy's heart can hold, he responded, "Yeah".
I've had the priveledge and joy of knowing this family for just about three years now. They exude love and fun and kindness and humility and are truly genuine people who love and give with all they have. Kelly is a worship leader with a voice that would put Celine to shame and she teaches musical theater and voice at a local music school. She is full-blooded American and, as you can see by little Olivia's adorable outfit, is proud of her red, white and blue. Chene can sing as well(talented family, I know) and is one of the easiest people I know to be around. He is a dedicated dad, and as you will see below, seriously loves his lovely wife. Their kids are hilarious and both seem to be their own people, but yet embody the very essence of their parents. Evan is a rambunctious and kind little man who loves his sister and all of the pre-school girls in our circle of friends. Olivia had got her mamma's personality and is full of life, energy and spirit and she already loves singing and worshipping Jesus while she bangs away on the piano.
I like this family. A lot. enjoy!














Kelly turns 30 in a few days.....thirty and fabulous!

Bob & Joanne | In Lifestyle Portraits

Not only did I get to spend an afternoon with my wonderful sister-in-law last week, but I also got to hang out with her equally wonderful parents (my in-laws) for a long over due hubby/wife session. We travelled just a few minutes down the road to the golf course where Shawna and her husband Paul had their wedding reception and I finally got to shoot some glorious spring cherry blossoms!