there are so many good memories, but those aside this family is incredible for more than the past. maria is a third grade teacher. having a recent third grade graduate, i can’t image 20+ of them everyday. she’s got huge respect from me and that alone makes her a super woman in my book, although there is much more too her. shes also great in the kitchen. check out her blog! for insight into life and to get to know her and get some fantastic recipes.

laurette is that mom that raised amazing kids, but as an adult is their best friend. she’d never let you make a big deal about it, but anyone who’s a parent knows it is. doug is the dad mold every dad should be made from. he was super involved in the lives of his kids, coached athletic teams, but was not that crazy over bearing dad. it was about doing your best and being proud of what you’d accomplished. having integrity, playing clean and honest. yeah, i’m waiting on their co-written parenting book myself.

daniel. that name is a sentence in it’s self. i could write so much but I’m just going to dive into the newest and biggest thing. daniel left this week for something called the world race. he applied last summer, was accepted, and spent the last year training for this new journey. he sold all his possessions and will be spending the next 11 months in 11 different countries sharing God’s love and helping those in need. you can follow daniel and his teams adventures on his blog.

i’m going to have to say i don’t know mark nearly as well as i’m sure i’d like too. he’s hysterical. he had everyone cracking up during our session which was great! he married maria and is great friends with daniel, which means he’s got to be a great guy. he’s loved by both doug and laurette. he pretty much has the life every guy hopes to marry into. he does however lack the adorable durick freckles, so he might not be quite as cute as the rest of the family. (just kidding of course)

ok so know you know a little bit of the amazingness of this family, you have earned some pictures of them. enjoy!

laurette works in the office of darly at jonabell stud farm here in lexington. it was a huge treat to see the grounds and get to photograph on some of the beautiful restored houses and areas of this property. i even got to see the huge wall of trophies, including a preakness cup. among the sites, some studs from top sires and grave monument to affirmed.

did i mention they are die hard bengals fans? this is the first athletic team i’ve ever photographed

one of my favorites, mark and maria proving football is way more romantic than we give it credit for.

still love those sweet baby toes