A Family that Plays Together...

...stays together! I wasn't blessed with siblings, but if I had some, I imagine they would be like these folks.

 Ok, well, you can't really see them above. But what you CAN tell from that picture how fun this family is!

Alright, I'll turn up the lights so you can see...

This past week I had the pleasure of photographing this vivacious family from Utah. I think that if some day my family abandons me (doubtful, of course), I will call up Kris and his brood and ask for them to formally adopt me. These guys were so.much.fun.

Mom and Dad Cottrell have four offspring and between those four kids there are SIXTEEN grandchildren and a few more great-grandchildren! Wow! Needless to say, there are plenty of reasons that these people are all smiles!

I have to quickly give a nod to George **ahem** I mean DON (sorry, little inside joke there). Don opted to keep his shoes on for the shoot...which was a great idea until the Pacific Ocean had some ideas of her own. Low and behold, Don's feet quickly became soaked. But did you hear any grumbling from this guy? No way! He just rolled with the punches. What a cool dude.

Thank you all so much for choosing me to be your Maui photographer (and an extra thanks to Kris for finding me)! I had so much fun with your beautiful, beautiful family. Enjoy the rest of your trip and safe travels back to Utah!