I’ll never forget the first time we met Ronnie. It was six years ago, at the Coonamessett Inn in Falmouth. She was a guest at the wedding of one of our fabulous bello couples, Beth & Jeff, whom we still keep in touch with today. Hey guys…thinking of you with love!

At the wedding, Ronnie came up to us and was so kind and complimentary. I can’t remember what it was that so impressed her about us. I guess she liked the engagement photos we’d done for Beth & Jeff. But, without having yet seen their wedding photos, she already wanted to hire us to photograph her daughter, Kim’s, wedding. And, well, it’s hard to say no to Ronnie.

She is a little firecracker of a woman. What she lacks in stature, she more than makes up for in personality. And, though blood may run through her veins like the rest of us, it’s love & laughter that really make Ronnie go. And, go she does….a mile a minute.

She’s a teacher by trade and it is THE perfect job for her. No…it’s not her job, it’s her calling. Besides being a big kid herself, Ronnie has the patience of a saint. She is one of the kindest, most sincere, generous, kind-hearted people you could hope to meet. I have no doubt she is that teacher, the one all the kids love and come back to years after leaving her class.

Like anyone who meets her, we immediately loved Ronnie. And, were happy to have been welcomed into her family fold. We’ve photographed both of her daughters now. Click HERE for a link at the latest wedding of Lauren & TL, back in 2010, at the Wequassett Inn in Chatham. And, that same year, we also photographed the wedding of Ronnie’s dear friend & fellow teacher, Claire, whom we also love & adore. For a look at Claire & Dave’s fabulous Boston wedding click HERE. And, for a look at nuptials number two on Cape Cod, click HERE.

Earlier this summer Ronnie reached out to us again to photograph the whole family, who was getting together at their house in Truro. With Kim & Lauren married and living in different states, it’s not often they all get together. So, for Ronnie and her very sweet, funny and incredibly doting husband, Frank, it was a reason to celebrate. And, they wanted to document the occasion with photos.

Andy & I, of course, were more than happy to oblige. Forming these kind of deep & lasting relationships with our “clients” (so not the right word for so many of the families we photograph) is the thing we love most about our work…mainly because it makes it feel a whole lot less like work.

We took the hour long drive to Truro to meet up with the gang a couple of weeks ago and were immediately greeted by lots of hugs and kisses…how many people can say that’s how they start their work day? Okay, I admit, most work days don’t start anything like that…it’s usually just us in sweats and untamed hair, staring at computer screens editing images for hours on end. But, when the day involves hugs & kisses from our old friends you almost forget about the other days.

After reuniting and getting to meet Kim & Mark’s super sweet lovebugs, Hadley & Wake, we headed out to the family garden to get folks warmed up again in front of our cameras. Then, off to the local beach for some fun in the setting sun. Here are a few of our favorite love-filled moments from our time together.

A big hug for daddy. Mark just soaks up the lovin…

Our beautiful family…from left to right (TL, Lauren, Frank, Ronnie, Hadley, Kim, Mark & Wake) Love you guys! (oh, and happy news…Lauren & TL are expecting their first baby. Yay! for the circle of life!!!)

Sisters and their growing families. These two just make my heart smile…getting to see our couples lives grow & expand with more love & goodness. It’s just so heart-warming and so fun to document!

The baby bump…sweetness!

Getting young kids to smile AND look at the camera is no easy task, but having Ronnie & Frank dancing & singing in the background sure does help…not to mention make Andy & me smile…big! You two are the best!

Love is….a lifetime beside your best friend and a wonderful family you created together. { Swoon }

In the dunes of the Cape….you’re the (family) I’ve looked for. Come with me…and escape! (If you know this song you’re old, like me.)

Strutting their stuff…

Can we talk about sweet Hadley for a minute? Too precious!

Hadley running to Nonnie! Be still my heart!

Playing in the sand….sweetness!

Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you, sweet Wake! Couldn’t you just eat up this little man? Delightful!

Happy days…

I absolutely love the way children make the most out of life’s simplest pleasures. We could learn a lot from them! Go Hadley, go!

I LOVE these next photos of Hadley. The one on the left in particular just pulls at my heart-strings, mainly because I sometimes feel that way about Andy. Like the harder I squeeze him, the more he’ll know much I can’t live without him. Mmmmm good!

A little fun time with Auntie & Uncle! Lauren & TL…you’re going to be fabulous parents! Can’t wait to meet the little people you create!

Aunties are the best! More tickles, Auntie…more!!!

We captured a very similar photo of Lauren & TL at their wedding. They got a boat to speed them away from their reception and TL got in the water and carried Lauren to the boat. It was waaaay romantic! Love you two!

Parenting is the hardest, most rewarding job there is…and the rewards are moments like this.

“Where there is love, there is life.” Mahatma Ghandi    AMEN to that!

Life’s greatest moments are the ones in between the seemingly most significant ones. Like these…

Look guys, a hermit crab! Cool!

Beautiful Lauren in all her momma-to-be glory. (completely unposed moment)

Ronnie & Frank….and a love to be admired.

This next one is my favorite and makes me think of this quote: “Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.” ~Jacques Prévert

Ronnie…in all her wonderful, lovable, uber fun glory!

Thank you guys for an incredible afternoon of laughter and celebration! It was so great seeing you all again and watching you together. We adore you and thank you for always making us feel like part of the family! We hope you love these photos as much as we love you! Chris & Andy xoxo