take me back.

There was another important block of time back in January (!) that I wanted to share on here...and that was a visit from my dear cousin Mary and her sweet, beautiful family.

We try and get together once a year and the winter months in AZ always tend to temp these Oregonians down south.

Lucky us!

This family, for so many incredible reasons, is one of my most favorite in the world. I love them very much.

So while they were here, we ventured out on a day date and I brought along my camera in effort to capture a few images of their family together.

I love some of the ones we walked away with.

Let me share!

Here is little miss Avery, in all her sweetness and care.

And Erik, with his daddy...loving life and love.

Mama and Aves taking a little train track stroll.

And the whole happy fam!

(I love this gentle moment)

Almost as much as I love this one of Aves and her playful essence!

And sweet tenderness with Kyle and Erik...love this one.

Is this not such a beautiful family?! What makes them even more special is their kindness and love...always looking for ways to spread some goodness.

Oh how I wish you were still here!

I miss you guys so very much...

and love you deeply!