The Strength and Love of Family

‘Could it be true?  Is he really mine?  Am I dreaming?’
No sweetheart you’re not dreaming.  That adorable little fur ball is all yours!

I’m so excited to share the Walker family with you!  As a way to give back to the community, I gave a family at Ronald McDonald house a free session.  And the perfect family was chosen.  They are beyond anything I could have expected.

Lisa and her hubs already have grown children of their own, but decided that they should adopt as well.  Talk about mind blowing.  I have a friend adopting from the foster care system right now and I’m in awe at the process.  The people that choose this path are saints in my book.  Lisa told me it has been the best decision they ever made.  It’s been wonderful and they couldn’t change a thing.  Even when adorable little Eliana received the news no child should ever get.  Bone Cancer.
They took the bone out of her right arm and replaced it with metal rods. She had 40 weeks of chemo.  Forty. Weeks. Multiple surgeries are still ahead as she grows into adulthood.  But with God’s graces the worst is behind them.
All Eliana wanted at the end of all that was a puppy.  A fluffy lap dog to be exact.  And what a better way to use a photo session then capture those first moments when Eliana sees the dog for the first time.

Tears welt up in my eyes.  Here’s a little girl, not even 10 yet, going through what no one should have to go through.  And all she wants is a puppy.  She asked me to pinch her to make sure it was real.  haha It’s real sweet girl and you are stronger then any 9 year old should have to be. 

Like just about ever kid I know, you put them in water and they light up like a Christmas tree.  I love the photo on the right!And then the puppy came!How awesome was that!  Walker Family you defy the odds and I feel so blessed to know you.  And to be a part of that moment will forever be in my heart.  Thank you.

xoxo – Rachael

This is why I do what I do.  Because there are some pretty amazing people in this world.

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Denver Family Photographer, Huber Family

Sometimes people confuse me for Katherine Heigl (ok maybe not but a girl can dream), sometimes for the baby sitter and mom and dad are leaving.  Which do you think little 17 month old Chase thought?  Tears….hug crocodile tears.

After a little impromptu dance party she was ready to flirt for the camera.  Could you just give her a million kisses!?Just a typical day of a cute barefoot family crowded up on the couch with the iPadDid the Tooth Fairy make a stop at the Huber House?Love Amy planning with Paige.

My favorite two photos comin’ up.  Seriously Chase is such a cutie!Coolest rope swing EVERAre you bracing for the snow storm of 2012?  I’ve got my tea and yoga pants on.  Now can I just stay in all day tomorrow?

 

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Maitlen Family, Denver Family Photographer

I’m BACK!  Nepal was beyond my wildest dreams.  The number of photos and videos would rival even the most seasoned professional.  I’m slowing adjusting back to my life here, but missing a lot of things about Nepal.  I can’t wait to share a few stories and photos of the gorgeous people, but until then I thought I would blog a long over due family session with the Maitlen crew.

So much love for this family!  The Maitlen’s are just a ton of fun and the boys are well, very much boys.  If I could be adopted into their family I think I would choose the Mailten’s.  We had such a blast at the Denver Botanic Garden’s Chatfield, I just hope it’s not another two years before I see these wild cats again.

Who would have thought a boy would like to climb?

xoxo feeling incredible grateful for everything in my life.

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Denver Family Photographer, Valentine Family

Meet the Valentine boys.  How Meghan can keep up is beyond me.  These boys stole my heart two years ago when Meghan and I met.  Each with his own very unique personality and spunk.  And all four with a need to be moving at any given moment.  Life moves fast, but the Valentine boys move faster!

It was a little chilly so we ducked into a Starbucks for hot chocolate.  I think this photo sums up a lot of things.

You are a hero Meghan.  Your boys are beautiful and full of life, just as they should be.

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