Extra shoot -Jen Mahoney, Portland family photographer

Christmas vacation is here, and I need it as much as anyone, after a really busy fall season. But when I was approached to do this shoot I knew it was something I'd be happy to do.
My client's father is in Afghanastan most of the time, supporting our military as a diplomat there, assisting in the rebuilding of schools, courts, dams, etc. But he was going to be here at home for a short time this Christmas.....so it is my honor to capture the family while he is here to be a part of the photographs. Thank you sir for the good work you are doing.

The sweet family:

Their gorgeous daughter...you two better watch out as she grows older....she is just so lovely.

And those lashes are just to die for!

This little man gave me so many laughs....I just had to include this silly one of him!

Both sets of grandparents showed up as we'd planned, after we'd done some shots of just the immediate family.

I just loved the connection between little T and his grandfather, they really seem to have a special bond and a lot of fun together!

T and I played a little bit....

Such a cutie!

We got shots with each grandparent, here is Nene C.

And the man of the hour, J, is such a charming gentleman, and we are all so glad he's safe and sound.

Papa E making T laugh again. :) And grandma C, lovin' on those sweet kids!

This might be my favorite of the shoot, mom and son being cuddly.

Thanks guys, and have a very happy New Year! Be safe!