– that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to. ~Dodie Smith
I love this quote – its so true!
This post is dedicated to “that dear octopus” of one of my best friends, Jill.
You can just see the love in their family – I love how they are all so relaxed and easy going with each other.


Something I learned about this family during the shoot: None of them like scary movies AT ALL.
And they also prefer happy endings.




Another thing I learned is that the girls aren’t the greatest at synchronized jumping (and not for lack of practice!) …


Feel the Love!




Thank you guys so much for letting me take your family portraits this year! I love them so much!
But more than that, I am so glad I was able to get to know you all a little better!
.Love April.
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