this one is blurry because we were all laughing so hard. but i dont remember why.
we took lots of mckenna-she was being so cute.
jeff took these:
(im gonna getcha)
seriously dont bug me, im holding onto a kite for dear life
LOVE THIS! makes me get shivers i love him so. he always makes me laugh like this.
we had plans on saturday to take the kids to this amazing hill i found. right now, everything is super green because we have had so much rain, and these yellow weeds are blooming all over the place. (HORRIBLE FOR MY ALLERGIES, glorious for my eyes to see) i drink the beauty of our hills in daily-can hardly keep my eyes off them they are so pretty. this wont last long. soon they will be dead and brown again. i am DETERMINED this year to take advantage of them. ive been looking all over for a hill/field that is not fenced and is easy to get to for kenna.
but our plans changed when we realized the wind had kicked up, it was pretty cold (for us), and the kids would have been miserable posing for me on a hill.
im glad.
(good idea, babe.)
OMG that photo of McKenna and Anna melts me! I love it.
I am glad you did this also!
but i am laughing at 50 degrees bein COLD!
heck when it’s 50 here my kids took off their socks/shoes and had on capris! LOL!
that shot of your girls together is just AMAZING! love all of these tara!!!!!
so happy to see you picking up that camera and aiming it at your own famiLY!!!
good for yOU!
tara
Don’t you just love family days like this?! Thanks for sharing your moments, your pictures always have such happiness in them.
what a gorgeous family – I would have a hard time picking a favorite picture, but that one of you and Jeff is to die for….your kids are the cutest ever!
Looking at your pictures is like a joyous, wonderful, ride, Tara.
Thank you for sharing your life and talent!!
You are an inspiration. Just the best!!!
I have to piggy back on Miz Booshay here! You ARE an inspiration!!! Really, you inspire me everyday!!
I’m dying for your new site to be up and running! I check everyday!!!
These are GREAT!!!! What an awesome family time captured as perfection!
And that’s what makes you a great mom! Love the photos, ESPECIALLY the one of you and your hubby. Perfect!
I am so loving these pictures of your family!!!
Tara: your work is breathtaking.
What sweet little souls!!
all of them are so good! It looks like the perfect family outing.
tara this WAS a great idea! i love all of your happy faces!
Have you taken pics at the flower fields in Carlsbad? They are gorgeous & should be blooming right about now.
you know what you could also do?
take pictures. in Minnesota. At my house. Anytime you like.
No, i’m serious.
Call me.
It’s amazing to see your family’s photos… you guys always seems to be having such great time! :D
You and your family are so frikin’ cute! Looks like a really fun afternoon. Those are the days your kiddos will remember, but you already know this!
wow what a temp difference between the OC and the foothills. Glendora was nice and warm. Cute pictures!
Holy cow… that pic of Drew is breathtaking… the freckles, the blue eyes, the perfect hair. Lucky mama to grab that! I’m also lusting after the temporary green hills and yellow flowers! Hopefully within the next couple days… You are so good to get yourself out to the park. once my head drains… :p
There is NOTHING more perfect than every single one of these shots. They made me cry. Thank you for being such an ispiration to me, in my life…and I am not just talking about photography!
That photo of your son Drew is nothing short of beautiful.
Every single one of these pictures is flipping awesome, but the last one of you and your husband is amazing. You can see how much you two love each other and that is so awesome.
And that cuff type bracelet you have on rocks in an extreme fashion. I’d love to have something like it!
Oh how fun! These are wonderful. So much love and beauty in your family….you all are blessed!
Tara.. this looks like so much fun.. and I just love the way you capture your family.. I also love how you are so you.. or how I imagine you anyway.. awesome..
i love love love the one of the girls laughing together. so sweet.
Yeah the greenery has been crazy here! (and I feel you on the allergies, sistah, I feel like I have a permanent cold) We drove down to SD on Sunday and the ocean was goooorgeous, and I couldn’t believe how green Laguna Hills was. It hasn’t been like that in years! :)
Amazingly cool pics! What a fun series & fabulous family day!
So fun!
My friend just suggested a kite as an easter present for my little guy.
I love the last one-all of them are delightful-but that last one. The smile and happiness just radiates.
yah for you for having another session with your family and being IN some of the photos!
Love seeing these photos!!! Glad you all enjoyed your day! Hope you find your hill a.s.a.p :)
Your pictures are sooooooooo beautiful and happy…….try over by the 241 (Oso)…..I don’t know if it is illegal to park and there is always the possiblity of being eaten by a mountain lion but I drive by the open hills every other day and think about chancing it for some cool pictures…….otherwise, one day I parked on Antonio(near Ortega) and put on my hazards and ran up the hill just to get a few quick shots of my little guy…….no houses in the background, just hills…….very pretty….but the 241 on Oso looks like the best spot.
You have the sweetest most wonderful family … what an incredible set of images of ALL of you!
oh Tara, these are wonderful. i swear your drew and my drew were separated at birth. {you will meet him, our session is in june} is your hubby whispering something naughty in your ear????
the last image of you and your husband is so cute!!!!! perfect shot!
Oh my God, that pic of you and your hubby is just amazing. Truly – i just feel your joy, your connection and your love for each other looking at that image. You simply must have it huge on your wall as a big canvas! How lucky you both are.
what a fun family day! love the photos.
I just love your photos and your family. Thank you for sharing them with us.
does that boy love you or what!
i love that expression on his face!~ hmmm….
xo
A Dor A BLE!!! I LOVE YOUR WORK! As do Many many many other people! You are my hero! In your photography skill and motherhood! Love you. Deena
i have been without my “own” computer for over a year, and finally i get mine back to me. So i am browsing thru old bookmarks and who do i find but you! Oh my goodness, i cannot believe how your beautiful kids have grown in this time – wow! (isnt it crazy and a little bit sad how fast they grow) Well, you all look so wonderful and gorgeous even more so then the last time i’ve seen you all. and i just had to tell you so! xo sharilyn
right on…………… :)