Alyssa and I have know each other since we were children. We quite literally grew up together going to all sorts of family events through our church together. Her parents were my Sunday School teachers and being that I was a little (just a little!) older than her, in college I would photograph her and her siblings as I was learning photography. I will forever be thankful for these long time relationships that, here in the Midwest, are the glue that keeps people together. (And I think, quite possibly keeps them sane in the cold winter months!)
Watching this family grow up has been such a privilege. They welcomed their oldest to the family a few years ago and then their daughter was born. A few weeks back we celebrated her being one and before the heat came, got in a beautiful evening session at Arneson Acres Park in Edina, one of my favorite parks for family sessions. We began the session near the beautiful blooms and ended at the fountain, playing in the water and splashing about. Alyssa and TJ, it’s a joy to keep seeing you!!
