I had the joy of capturing this beautiful family welcoming home their military member a few weeks ago. And now that they've settled back into their family dynamic, they're getting ready to move to a new duty station. Sad for me, but exciting for them. Amanda has become a wonderful friend in the few short month I've known her, but I know how ready she is to get the heck out of Minot and the brutal winters here.

Thankfully, I was able to convince her to let me capture them one more time before they left, and y'all...they were an absolute JOY to do. Not that I'm surprised. Amanda has that presence about her. She herself exudes joy. And it shows in her relationships with her children, mother, and husband. 

Speaking of husband, how adorable are they together?!

Oh and all those sweet babies she has. SO cute!

Did I also mention they were fun? Like REALLY fun to photograph. We could not have picked a better night, which is ironic because we had rescheduled their session twice. 

Good luck on the move, Burgess family. Minot won't be the same without you.

"Goodbyes are not forever

are not the end;

it simply means

I'll miss you

until we meet again."