The Lee family... what can I say about this family who I've now known for almost a decade? Should I talk about their beautiful and adorable kids? Their generosity towards others? Both Zeb and Alice's immense practical wisdom that they're willing to share to any and all who seek it? Or what about their hospitality, always welcoming people into their warm and inviting home? I could write at great length about this family, but the one thing I want to point out about them is their faithful dedication to loving God and loving others. No, they aren't perfect- no family is. But I know my family and others are thankful for them and to God for using them to be a blessing in our lives.
The images below are from a mini-session I did a few weeks ago at Hilltop Community Park in Rancho Penasquitos. It was a crazy windy day, but otherwise the weather was gorgeous and the kids enjoyed playing around the park and making use of the awesome playgrounds (there are two of them!). I attempted to capture their family in a fun, bright setting that allowed for some lifestyle type shots. Their toddler, J, was particularly interested in playing in the playground, so when I was taking their group shots you could see him thinking, "when am I going to get to play already??" He eventually got his chance...
One moment I want to share is when I asked their daughter to share one thing about her mother that she was proud of. She answered, "I can't," at which point I was starting to feel discouraged because I thought maybe she was feeling too much pressure to answer, and my plan to capture the genuine emotion that would have resulted from her answer had failed. However, before I could say anything further, she said, "I can't just share ONE thing because I'm proud of her for EVERYTHING. She does a lot for our family." Oh man, that got me right there...THE FEELZ....
Thank you Lee family once again for being a huge blessing in my life! And thanks for letting me capture your beautiful family!
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