There are people in our lives that leave lasting imprints in our souls.  They are the ones that you can't help but feel joy and welcome when you see them.  They are the ones that you don't skip a beat with no matter how much space and time come in between you.  Ryan and Jocelyn are good friends.  We grew up together, worked together, and after many years of following separate pathways in life it was great to see them again.  It was also awesome getting a chance to photograph a special moment in their lives with their adorably TALL son!  I hope you enjoy this beautiful, jolly, and light-hearted family!  Happy Tuesday!

I've been so behind on catching up with our life that I forgot to post the most amazing news we've had this year.  Last summer my wife gave birth to our third and beautiful child, Shane.  Shane came into this world with absolutely no complications... on that Monday morning, Annie and I headed to the hospital to get ready to meet Shane.  The delivery room was filled with tons of laughter, jokes, smiles, and hugs!  My wife is a champ... truly there is no vocation like motherhood and all mothers should be celebrated if not for the mere fact of child birth.   Enough words... I'll let the pictures tell the story now:

I started coming out to Cream & Sugar Cafe several months ago to meet up with a good friend.  One of the things that keeps me coming back is the "at-home hospitality" that I feel whenever I come by.  After spending some time hanging out and enjoying their coffee, I thought I'd show some local business love by taking pictures of the relaxing atmosphere they've created AS WELL AS try their Acai Bowl. Cream & Sugar Cafe is located in the city of La Mirada, just a stone's throw away from Biola University and Knott's Berry Farm.  If you are ever in the area and are looking for an AMAZING cup of coffee or latte, or if you want a nice comforting spot to read a book, play some board games with friends, or just set up shop and type away (like i'm doing right now)... come out to Cream & Sugar Cafe... it's absolutely delightful.