The plan was for the entire Root family to go to Texas for Christmas but that did not work out-Jonathan got a last minute cruise ship gig and had to miss our trip to Texas (sad face). We wanted to have the entire family together for a Christmas Eve family photo shoot so…we were minus one but, as always, he was there in spirit and we all missed him. My Mom and Dad live in Frisco, Texas which is north of Dallas. Cody and I flew into Dallas and we all drove down to Richmond, Texas (right outside of Houston) to my sister’s house for the holiday. My sister Shelley and her husband James have four children-my niece Emily and my nephews James, Aaron and Daniel. It meant so much to me to spend Christmas with my family all together and I hope to share that soon as well. This is my family whom I love with all I am.

Oh sweet Lukas! Kristi and Jere have scheduled photo shoots to document Lukas’s first year-what an amazing gift Krisi and Jere have given not only themselves but also given Lukas. It began with his newborn shoot and this is the second in the series-Lukas at 4 months. I fell in love with so many of the shots and even chose to use one of the images of Lukas as my new business card and opening website image (see below.) And…when you get super good drool and bubbles at a photo shoot what more could you ask for. I am already looking forward to Lukas’s 6 month photo shoot. I adore this family and feel honored to be capturing these moments for them…

The authentic, genuine and peacefulness of this image is why I chose to use it as my new business card and opening website image. This shot melts my heart…Check out Lukas and Maverick…they’re having a staring contest!