Blending two families together is always tricky. I personally have been a part of blending many families together over the years. That is actually how Jessica Ullrich became my sister, and her two boys Huey and Henry, became my nephews, our parents got married to each other 5 years ago. I am so thankful to have her in my life and I am thankful that she now has a wonderful husband, Jared, and his daughter, Remington, to make their family complete again.

Jared and Jessica have an intense love for each other and their children. You can feel the passion when they are all together in the fun and laughter. Between Huey, Henry, and Remington the giggles don't stop. For a girl that has been an only child her whole life she has jumped right in to the role of sister and doesn't let her new brothers push her around. I am excited to watch this family grow and flourish in the years to come.

Love you all!

I've said it time and time again, but it always rings true. Being able to spend time with friends while I "work" is such a blessing. Especially when they are repeat clients.

I shot Nick and Mary's wedding in Tulsa a few years back and we did family photos on a VERY cold day here in St. Louis last year. This year we were lucky enough to go back to where it all started, Oklahoma State University. It was really fun to walk around campus and see everything that has changed since Mary and I graduated together. It was so surreal to see Nick and Mary walk through campus chasing their son, Nolan, on the same sidewalks they used to stroll to class together on. Talk about full circle.

I love this family so much and was elated to get to, not only see them and catch up, but also work with them again.

Go Pokes!