They met four years ago, but Chris was about to move out to Charleston, and Kimberli was just transitioning back into their church. Two years went by, and while they saw each other here and there, it wasn't until Chris moved back to the Bay that anything happened..
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The Azis Family | Sunnyvale Family Session
It was just the two of them. Octary and Hilmu, strolling through the trees, gazing at each other with the sweetest little giggles. As I snapped away with my camera, I heard raucous laughter and singing behind me. We turned to see an adorable sight: Octary's two siblings dancing and hopping around, her mom bouncing baby Mikayla, her dad grinning off to the side, and little Nayla in the midst of it all with the hugest smile.
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The Chiu Family | Cupertino Family Session
I love when families get together for the holidays. The idea of traveling from near and far to gather under one roof, share indulgent meals (and snacks!), play old and new games, and have all generations laughing and hugging together just warms my heart! So I'm always so honored when families invite me into their precious time together :)
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The Shieh Family | Cupertino Family Session
Alice goes to medical school in Ohio, Nick studies computer science at Cornell, and Lisa works in the South Bay. Alice wanted to take some photos of her whole family back together in Cupertino for the holidays, so we all got together at Rancho San Antonio on a lovely winter afternoon!
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The Jandres Family | San Mateo Family Session
Shouts of glee traveled over from the playground. Eduardo looked up at his parents with a huge grin. "Niños! Niños!" he exclaimed. He tugged on their hands and looked towards the other children. At 2 years old, little Eduardo was already a major extrovert!
Maria and Jorge, I had so much fun spending an afternoon with your family. I loved all the ways you endeavored to make your son smile, from playing multiple rounds of catch to dancing to "Ring Around the Rosie" over and over until he collapsed into giggles. Also, who can say no to those adorable salmon-colored pants?
The Yao Family | Sunnyvale Family Session
He darted from tree to tree. He gleefully threw leaves into the air. And then, inexplicably, little Cason bent over backwards into a tabletop pose. His parents watched in amusement, but not surprise. Such is the life of a family with four kids - you never know what new skills they've picked up along the way!
I've known Pat and Gloria for a few years now, ever since I started going to the same church in 2014. They've been married for 12 years (I know, they still look like newlyweds!), and you can tell just by watching their family that the Yaos have built up a beautiful family on a solid foundation of love, respect, and FUN!
The kids tend to be more reserved and behaved on Sunday mornings, but I loved seeing them let loose at our park session! Addie and Laina were the best older sisters, sprinting through the trees to make the younger two laugh. Cason constantly hammed it up for the camera, and youngest Kayli took some steps on her own before returning to the comfort of her parents' arms.
Gloria and Pat, thanks for meeting me on a precious Saturday morning and letting me spend time with your family! I'm looking forward to growing with you over the years and seeing your children grow into the strong and compassionate adults you are raising them into. Love you all!
