We just seem to get the very BEST families! And the H family was one of our extra-special experiences while we captured their pre-deployment family portraits.
First there was delightful Mr. Kole. Soft-spoken and blue-eyed, he took just a few minutes to warm up with us, and it soon became obvious he is one of those rare true gentle souls. He was so helpful being our lighting test subject. Doesn't his sweet face just make you want to smile right back?
Then Miss Kadi with the delightful personality and ready smile. She was so helpful, making creative suggestions for family shots. This pose was all her idea. She scrambled up and just charmed the camera. Look at the sparkle in those eyes ... and doncha love the missing teeth?
And NOT to be outdone, when Kadi climbed down, little Miss Kali scrambled up to mimic big sister's pose. Check her out 'working' the camera - right down to her winsome head tilt - LOL. Look out mom, if you don't already know it, she's gonna be a force *wink* ...
And we couldn't leave out baby Kash, due mid-summer.
A special one of the two, to keep Miss Jackie's heart warm while Clint is deployed soon. Awwww ...
And the H family, all 5-1/2 of them -
As we traditionally do, we handed over our cameras to the kids. Kole got some great shots which will go in his family's OpLove album. Wizzy shot this one of Kole while he was shooting Col. Wogg over Wizzy's head, while Kadi was lining up the big ol' 5D to shoot the two of us. (did you follow that round-robin of photography? LOL!)
And here we are, courtesy of young Miss Kadi (and only the teensiest bit out of focus - maybe a good thing, heehee ...)
Travel safely Lt. Clint, and come home soon. Semper Fi and Godspeed!