Pumpkins and Smiles | Portland/Vancouver Portrait Photographer

I love pumpkins.

Let this not be confused with pumpkin flavored food.... That I am not so hot about... don't ask...

I just love pumpkins. 

Autumn is my favorite time of year...

I love it's crisp, cold, sunny mornings that seem to revive my soul and awaken my senses.

My adoration for watching the leaves change color into a beautiful tapestry grows stronger every year.

Autumn means: 

Autumn means my favorite holiday.. Thanksgiving.

Autumn makes me long for Leo...

For how much I miss him, and for all the memories I wanted to make as a family with him.

I wanted pictures of him as a newborn inspired by these...

Sigh......

So, we buy Leo a pumpkin, and blow bubbles up to him in Heaven, and write him cards, and pray for him day and night. Nevaeh asks daily when she can go to Heaven to visit him...

Autumn means football, scarves, and preparing for Christmas.

I treasure this time of year as life slows down and my focus shifts from busy schedules to making memories.

Pumpkins are a steadfast memory from the time I was a small child. 

As kids, our parents took us on more trips than I can count to Oak Glen in California. 

Some of my favorite memories are of those treks to the apple orchards during pumpkin season, having pie, and laughing with each other as only our family can do. 

I am so blessed. 

Blessed for countless memories of joy and love and laughter shared with the ones I love most.

And now, I have the privilege of passing on these types of memories with Nevaeh. 

What can be more special than that?