the michaels family
we are in the midst of the 'busy' season... or the
'bizanely' season as i like to call it because it puts a
WHOLE new definition to the meaning of
'insanely busy'. 
& yet, each and every time i get the honor of documenting
L O V E, it absolutely amazes me how my whole world can pause, take a deeeeeeeeeeeeep breath and seriously watch my heart curl up into the
biggest of smiles. it is in these moments that i have no words for how blessed i feel.
speaking of
blessed & heart curling up in the BIGGEST of smiles... this is
exactly how i feel each & every time i get to spend time with the Michaels' family.
if you are a follower of the blog, you will certainly remember these gorgeous faces from
some previous posts. i am
BEYOND excited to share with you their recent session below! there really isn't a need for many words either... as you will see, Jenny, Eric, Kate & Ryan are
quite a bright, energetic, colorful & UBER fun family.
as always, below are some of my top faves, however be sure to check out the slideshow at the end of this post to see
even MORE images from their rockin' sesh!
Jenny, Eric, Kate & Ryan!!! you guys put the RAD into
radtastic. you truly brighten up my world & i know i have said this before, but it is an honor to not only get to document your love & connection & family... but to know you all.
thank you for always allowing me to do my thang'
... i have been
D Y I N G to share these with you!!! with love & gratitude, always,
ksen
if you are a fan of our Facebook Page (or 'liked' us or whatever the new proper lingo is )
you probably have seen this little teaser image i posted a couple of days ago.
if not, why not begin here then?! i call this one 'schimmy schimmy' 
running & cartwheels! life is good.
there is just something about these two images that i superHEART.
speaking of superHEART... absolutely love everything about this image!!!
the seriously GORGEOUS Jenny & Eric
Ryan & Kate... you make me smile
it wouldn't be a Michaels sesh without a little bit of silly face time
the Michaels
oh you know, just some fun in the sun
Kate, you are s t u n n i n g !!!
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
i ADORE this image of Ryan! from the shadow of the tree to him being a boy & just digging around
love, love LOVE
sibling LOVE. what could be better?
i don't know where to begin to find the right words,,, but i do know that i LOVE this whole entire series below!
aaaand nothing like a little Stroh's ice cream to end on a sweet note!
i scream, you scream, we all scream (& jump!) for ice cream!!!
okay,,, & maybe a little bit of popcorn, too.
oh Jenny, Eric, Kate & Ryan! i HEART you SO!
just
*** CLICK HERE!!! ***
to view the slideshow & see many more photographs from their portrait session!
kristy & karl
you may remember this
beautiful pair from their
engagement session or from Kristy's
make-up trial! well, these two lovebirds were married recently amongst their closest family & friends at the
GORGEOUS Hawk's Cay Resort in the Florida Keys.
it was a day that was filled with sunshine, love & looooots of smiles... a day that will never be forgotten!
below are some of my top favorite images, however be sure to check out their slideshow at the end of this post for
even MORE memories from their special day.
Kristy & Karl,,, i hope these images bring the
BIGGEST smiles to your faces & remind you how incredible your love is.
thank you for trusting us to document it!
with so much heart & gratitude, always,
ksen
the bling in paradise
nothing but blue skies,,, and palm trees!
some more of the fancy details...
loooooooooooooooooooooove!
getting ready time!
love everything about this moment!
a true beauty.
seriously STUNNING.
ready to see her man!
...who was looking quite handsome himself!
here comes his beautiful bride!
smiles allll around
officially mr. & mrs.!!!
surrounded by L O V E !!! & cheer
i adore this image of Kristy with her girls
there needs to be a new word invented to properly describe these two cutie-patooties!
chillin'
gorgeousness everywhere!
love is : holding hands walking on the beach
love is : mr. & mrs. Roelofs!!!
having fun in the setting sun
to me, it is the unexpected in-between moments that are the BEST moments....
such as this series of sweet smiley smooches on our way to dinner. love love love!
superLOVE this, too
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dinner & fun at the delicious Alma!
happiness is : this bride + groom
onward to the reception!
i heart HEART sparklers
their first dance as husband & wife!
it was a night FILLED with love, love LOVE!
...and definitely tuckered a certain few out
...but not all! CHEERS!
to Kristy & Karl, thank YOU! your happiness is truly beautyFULL.
just
*** CLICK HERE!!! ***
to view the slideshow & see many more photographs from their wedding day!
i forgot
the other day we sat over some delicious Greek Island's salad & as we talked about our day,
i forgot to tell you how you are like a sunny-vacation-wrapped-in-a-cloud ...
how you lighten up my day every time i am with you.
i forgot to tell you that you brighten up everything.
...that i adore you so.
but most of all,,,
i forgot to tell you that i am truly a better person because of you.
that there isn't a day that goes by that i don't pinch myself because you are in it.
my love, i cannot wait to marry you in just three months from today.
i love you so much,
ksen
