This Christmas feels extra special because it’s our first one as a married couple. Last year was also our first Christmas together, and looking back at those photos at Superstition Mountain fills my heart in a way I can’t quite put into words. Before meeting my husband, I was a single mom imagining what family traditions might look like one day. Now, here we are — married, growing, and soaking in this season together. This year’s photos at San Tan Park in Queen Creek feel like such a beautiful marker of how far we’ve come.

Taking photos this year looked a lot different than last year. When Sage was one, he was happy to be held and it felt so easy to capture those moments. This year, keeping him still for even a few seconds felt impossible — but honestly, that feels right for this stage of life. We laughed through the chaos and were grateful for the photos we did get because they reflect exactly where we are right now. I’m glad we were able to include Arlo in this year’s photos too! You can see howm much Sage loves Arlo in the last photo.

More than anything, this season has been a reminder to appreciate the in-between moments and the growth that happens so quickly. I’m thankful for this chapter, for the memories we’re creating, and for getting to look back one day and remember not just how it looked, but how it felt. I can’t wait to see what Christmas photos look like as our family grows!

XOXO