I met this sweet mom six years ago during a Music Together class we were attending with our kids. At the time, we had no idea that we lived just five minutes from each other - and that we had something else in common: Both of our families had been blessed by adoption!

We hit it off and have been friends ever since. I’m so thankful to have her in my life! (Her husband and daughter are pretty awesome, too.)

This is the second time I’ve photographed these three (this was their first photo session), and this time, they brought along one of their sweet pups.

Libby, their Golden Retriever, has the prettiest coat!

A is so ticklish! And, of course, Dad knows all the good spots. I love her beautiful smile!

Thanks to Foothills Roots Farm in Meadow Vista for allowing us to use their beautiful flower garden for photos.

I loved this quote when I read it - and it seemed appropriate for this post: “True friends are like bright sunflowers that never fade away, even over distance and time.” Marie Williams Johnstone