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Taryn and Joey: Engaged!

It rained, and it shined. And it rained, and it shined. The weather couldn't decide if it would be naughty or nice the day we were scheduled to take Taryn and Joey's engagement pictures at Mount Bonnell. We decided to go ahead and meet up for the big session to try it (frizz be doomed), and wouldn't you know, it started pouring the minute we traded our "hellos." There was a decision to reschedule, and then while we were chatting about fun stuff, all of the sudden, the sun broke through with fervor and the sky was all clear for a beautiful day of photos with an incredibly fun couple.  

We met at Mount Bonnell and climbed the (one million) stairs to the top, because that was the brilliant spot where Joey asked Taryn to marry him. It seemed so fitting that these two would commit their future and vision together at THE spot in Austin that affords an ideal vantage view of miles around. Of course, I think it's the best spot in Austin since that's where Mike proposed to me too! Taryn, Joey, Mike and I enjoyed the fun of walking around, sharing stories, and asking questions about our respective proposals. ("What were you thinking when you were about to ask? Did you know what was up as you climbed all those stairs?") That started what would be a full session of laughter with Joey and Taryn. It's pretty clear that Joey has Taryn's number in the ways of getting a smile! 

Taryn and Joey, we had so much fun, and I'm so glad that the rain parted for some fun photos! We pray for clear, blue skies for all the days of your marriage! 

Right before the big climb to the top! 

Love this one from Mike. The next few are at the spot where Joey proposed! sooOOoooo sweet!! 


Love this ring shot from Mikey J! 
my absolute favorite! 

Joey calls this pose the "stalker pose." ;)
This time Taryn and Joey were laughing at Mike.....
and his "stalker cam."






Did y'all know that Mike and I are HI-larious? ;)
another fabulous detail shot by Mike! He's a master of detail! :)
Taryn, you're stunning!! 


Love the heart graffiti! (Please note (officer): we didn't do it, Mike just captured it on film!) 






Congratulations, Taryn and Joey! We had SO much fun and can't wait until your big day!

Baby Graham

I had mentioned it was adorable kid week on the blog, right? Graham is such a sweetheart. Despite the fact that he really would have rather been sleeping, he made sure to turn on his cutie charm for the camera when Mike and I went to take his lifestyle baby portraits. Have I mentioned how sweeeeet he is? (I want one!) ;) David and Lindsay drove all the way up from Houston for us to take their sweet little man's pictures, and we were so thrilled that we got to spend the day with them. 

I love the next sweet three that Mike shot! 

Bless you! ;)






Thanks so much for the fun day, Baby Graham! 

Family Fun: Tim, Laura and Will!

Mike and I met up with this sweet family last weekend and had so much fun! Little Will is such a cutie and sooo smart! He even taught us some new words too (e.g., "wa wa" and "hairplane"). He is the perfect example of the wonderful things that can come from the union of a devout Aggie and a diehard Longhorn. :) (Texans all over the state, please take note and let's end the rivalry!) ;) Hanging out with such a sweetie little boy and an all-around cool family was a pretty fab way to spend the day.  I love the images we captured, and as an added bonus, we got to burn quite a few calories trying to keep up with Will. He is busy!   

 

cutie little pumas! 

The next three are some of my favorites courtesy of Mike

Thanks so much for the fun day!