Family Photos in Colorado

Leaving Colorado is always hard. We were born and raised in this mountain state and have childhood memories camping, mountain biking, snowboarding and watching the sun set behind Pikes Peak. As we've grown older and moved to New Mexico and California and back home a few times, and as we've changed our lifestyle and become parents, we are on the move to find a climate & community that feels right for us. 

Colorado's summer is my favorite, with the warm sun beating down & the smell of thunderstorms rolling over the mountains. Winter has gifted me with snow on the mountains and taught me to snowboard and appreciate the blizzards. By the time Spring comes I've  been too antsy for the Summer too long. But fall is always special, though it's so short lived. The colors and smell of the changing weather is comforting. 

Every time we've made a big change its been leading up to during the fall season. I guess the idea of change goes deeper then just pulling out boots and coats for us. But saying goodbye to Colorado while it's crisp with yellow leaves and a slight chill leaves an impression. Which is why I'm glad our friend Phillip offered to take a few pictures of us three two days before we headed to Hawaii. Thanks for these pictures, Phil!! Sorry we were over-exhausted, distracted, and probably way too anxious for our big move... You still managed to pull off some great shots with beautiful backgrounds & colors. Seeing how much Kingston has changed even since then, I cherish this shoot even more. The memories of our young family in our hometown during autumn will always be precious. I love this little family amd where we've come from to get to where we are.