[going home]

My husband's cousin Shawn is a single mom with 2 boys. I've know them since the boys were younger than my kids are now, so they're a constant reminder on how fast kids grow up. I am so happy for her and the boys for they are making a huge change in their lives, and starting a brand new chapter. They're moving to Maui! I know, what a sacrafice right?? LOL. But this is the place in Shawn's heart where she calls home and where she has the fondest memories of her childhood. So even though I am going to miss seeing her everyday and having our daily discussions and bouncing off ideas, I am more  happy than sad for her because I know exactly how she feels. She is so brave to take this leap, to purge all her belongings and for the fact that the boys are wholeheartedly supporting her decision. 

I'm so honored to capture these pics of her and the boys to remember their time here in California. We also took some for Billy's senior portraits. 

I can't believe how much they've grown just from their last photoshoot!

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Here's Billy, a senior this year. He was only 6 when I met him. Talk about feeling old! So wonderful to see how his matured and grown to be handsome young adult.

And little Brandon is not so little anymore, he can finally beat up on his big brother, I am sure he is well due for some payback! Not bad looking either. Watch out Maui!!

Side by side...

How long will this take? Well... as long as it takes. I'm sure his thinking of a million other things he'd rather be doing. hahaha.

And Shawnee... she's such an inspiration, she's been so strong through all the tough times, keeping a roof over their head and  doing it all on her own.  In the past 18 months I've watched her make huge lifestyle changes in health & fitness, that has been so inspiring, I can't even tell you how her iron her will power has been to eat right and exercise daily. She totally rocks the ZUMBA thing too and knows how to have some fun. 

 

Shawn's baby... haha... adorable!

Brothers forever.

Sun flares make me happy. Love these.

I hope it won't be long before we can come visit you all in your new home.  We'll trade in the barns and fields for sand and ocean! I can't WAIT! Last one... my favorite of all...

Shawn, Billy & Brandon, I wish you every happiness and lots of good fortune and may your homecoming be everything you've dreamed of and much more. Love you all tons! XOXOXOXOX