Cari comes to Oregon!

Cari and I met in middle school when we played on the same basketball team. We became closer the older we got, and now my friendship with her is one of my most treasured things. Cari lives in New Hampshire, so we only get to see each other about once a year (twice if we're lucky)! Last year Cari and her husband welcomed their little bundle of joy, Lillian. The first time I saw Lillian she was about 3 weeks old, and as perfect as can be.

A little over a year after meeting Lillian, Cari was planning a trip out West so we just had to get some photos. As I snapped photos of Lillian with her "mama" Cari's family entertained the little one with noise makers, clapping, and the colorful leaves outside. Lillian, like her mother and father, is one that shines on the go, and I think they might have a future soccer star on their hands.

After the photo shoot with Lillian and Cari, we decided to try and get some shots of just Cari. Cari is working on her first album. The woman can sing people! Her genre of choice is Christian Pop. One of things that I love most about Cari, is her love for Christ. I have always admired her for the way she has worn her faith on her sleeve. Watching her grow as a woman, Christian, wife, friend and now mother has truly been an inspiration to me. I love you Cari and thank you for sharing your friendship with me! :-)

Cari with her sister, Cathy...we took the photos in her back yard!