Perfect day for a hike...

One of my favorite things about living in Arizona is the mountains all around us! Before moving here, I never thought of Arizona as 'beautiful'. But, it's proven to be such a clean, fun, 'outdoorsy' and wonderful place to live. We went to South Mountain to let Ross explore. He was so proud of himself for climbing to the top of the moutain. On his way, he (naturally) stopped to pick flowers for 'doll-baby' (aka: Rayna).

Our "Doll-Baby"

Rayna is a little over 4 months....

I feel like time is going by so much faster than it did with Ross. Ross is the best big brother to her. He loves being there when she wakes up in the morning. He has yet to call her Rayna. It's always, "Hey, Doll-Baby!"

Kelli and Michael

I met Kelli in KINDERGARDEN!!! This sounds crazy, but, we've been the closest friends ever since! She and her husband Michael came to spend a week with us before their due date. (Speaking of which, Kelli is what EVERY pregnant girl wants to look like! She looks incredible!) In any case, almost every other sentence this week started with, "Ohhh... Do you remember when....!?!" Over toaster-oven smores each night, Matthew and Michael relived every memory Kelli and I ever recall having together!

New Website!

How do you know you're spending too much time working on your new website?!?!?!

(Yes... that's Ross bringing all the things needed to make his PBJ sandwich to me... at the computer... finishing my website. Thanks for being patient, Ross!)

Finally, it's finished!!!

Check it out:

http://www.christymartinphotography.com/

Scott & Shelly

Our pastor, Scott, and his wife, Shelly, has played a big part in our time here in Arizona. They started the Lifegroup ("Chazown") that changed my life. Each week, they opened up to all of us and displayed so much honesty and faith about their journey.
We were all sad they were moving to the main campus of Lifechurch. I photographed their family just a few days before they drove to Oklahoma.

Sam & Sofie

Is it just me, or, does Sofie have the cutest little face ever? Between her eyes, teeth and hair, I had to make myself stop taking pictures of her!
Her brother is a cutie-pie too!

Cody and Ali

I've loved this family from the first time we met at our neighborhood pool. Not only are the kids super photogentic, they are also so sweet! (Even their dog Oliver who came along was wonderful!)

Riley...once again!

It had been a few weeks since I last photographed Riley. When I went to her house for the shoot, she was more than willing to pose for the camera! She was wide awake, alert and happy the whole time!
(I thought she looked like Jennifer until I saw Matt's baby pictures!)

Hope

How photogentic is sweet, little Hope? She's the sweetest little girl. No wonder Ross loves her so much!