Isn’t she stunning?

Linda and Greg are so excited for the much anticipated arrival!

In just 6 weeks, Linda and Greg will find out if they are welcoming a boy or a girl. Oooooh, there is nothing better than a surprise, I can’t wait to find out!

Meet their adorable puppy Max (love his crooked Santa hat). I must say, he doesn’t sit still for long so photographing him was a bit of a challenge! As I was taking pictures of Linda and Greg, he poked me several times with a stick (actually it was more of a log) wanting to play. He has a HUGE personality.

You are absolutely glowing my friend!

Thank you both so much for braving the snow. I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait for the newborn session…coming soon. xoxo

Love, Christine

They also happen to be a family that I love so much! I first met them soon after we moved to the Edmonton area. They had also recently moved from B.C. and not long after we met, Tawny approached me to take their family photos. Click HERE to peek back to 2008.  It’s funny looking back to that blog post, because I clearly remember that while I was taking those photos, I wished I knew this family better. They had this amazing connection within their family that was full of warmth, acceptance, love, and fun. Little did I know then, that years later Tawny would make a profound and amazing impact on my life.

I consider myself very blessed to count her as a close friend who knows me better than

I know myself.  She supports, loves, and gives with a generous heart, and she has this uncanny way of knowing exactly what to say at the exact moment I need to hear it.  I’m so thankful that our roads to a new place met…even if embracing the snow in Alberta is tough (although snow seems to show up in symbolic ways). She has a selfless and beautiful Spirit: http://christinehopaluk.com/blog/2010/01/17/tawnys-spirit/

If you have the pleasure of spending any amount of time with this fun family, count yourself lucky! They always give more than they take (and they rarely take).  They are the gatherers of friends for special occasions, opening their home with an endless supply of love, acceptance, and a whole lot of laughter.

Simply put: They. Are. Amazing.

Jay has a huge heart, and he’s growing his Moustache out for Movember in support of Men’s health. http://ca.movember.com/mospace/990704

This photo seems only fitting! Happy Movember

Now, I have to end by saying that even though I love them to death, there is one ‘lil annoying, competitive, and at times aggressive part of our friendship. This Oiler Girl has to put up with this during Hockey Season….

Thank you for meeting me for photos! Love you!

xoxo,

Christine

She’ s completely and utterly adorable.

This time around, we did a family session. Cassey is one lucky little girl to have such an adoring family who can’t get enough of her. She’s surrounded by a lot of love.

Cassey was completely entertained by fluffy cat tails…

and equally entertained by a pile of leaves

You have a beautiful family! Thanks for the fun evening!

Christine