We got our summer family photos back and I could not be more happy with how they turned out. After my husband passed away I realized how important it is to take pictures. It’s so important to capture moments and capture each stage of life.
I made it a goal to continue to take pictures each year. Last year we took our pictures in October and it was a little more fall vibe and I love how they turned out. You can see those pictures HERE.
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Summer Family Photos 2021
My cousin is an amazing photographer and she takes my pictures every year. She did so well with our summer family photos this year. I love that she knows the boys and is just so good with kids. She understands that kids need breaks in between pictures and knows how to get their attention. She is very patience which is a must when your trying to get pictures with two toddlers.
If you live in Utah County and want family pictures done please check out Kindred Duo Productions. They were beyond amazing and did so well! I love the quality of their pictures and how patient they were with the boys and I! They helped create life long memories for us!
Single Mom Thoughts
I was a little insecure to get family pictures after Justin passed away. Was that weird if it was just me and the boys? I love pictures and I was always so excited to start taking them once we had kids. Part of me was sad that I wasn’t going to have those cute family pictures with Justin. It was something I always wanted. Then I realized I could still do the things I always wanted to do. It won’t be exactly the same, but I can still do them. Family pictures are so important to me and I’ll keep taking them as a single mom.
Here are some of my favorite pictures of the three of us from our summer family photos session. Which one is your favorite?
Pictures of the Boys
I’m always taking pictures of the boys together I often forget to take pictures of them individually. My cousin is so good at reminding me to do this during our photoshoots. So here is my friendly reminder to my fellow twin moms to remember to take pictures of your twins alone and take pictures with them separately as well. I’m glad they will have pictures of themselves.
Everett
Marshal
It’s so important to take pictures
Here is a friendly reminder from a widow that you should take more pictures. I have pictures of Justin and I, but I always wish we took more pictures and videos. Take more photos to capture moments and memories. It’s not easy to get everyone together to do them, but its always worth it.
Where my dress is from
My dress is from Shophenly which is my new favorite boutique. The outfit I wore for last years family pictures was also from the same boutique. Such a cute place, check it out! My shoes are from Walmart.
Where the boys outfits are from
Links to the boys outfits below. I just love how cute they turned out and matched so well with my dress and the summer vibe!
Family Photos from Previous Years
Family Pictures Year 2020
Family Pictures Year 2019
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![I have some new followers so I thought I would introduce myself again. Hi I’m Jenn, but my friends call me Coco (nickname from college). My husband passed away from Cancer over three years ago. We were able to get pregnant through IVF. We put in one embryo and it split!😱 Justin got really sick right before they were born and we weren’t sure he would make it to their birth. We were able to spend a couple months together as a family before he passed away. You can read more about my story in the link in BIO☝️
The boys are 3 years old! 😱 Their names are Marshal and Everett. We live with my parents and they finished their basement so the boys and I can live there! ❤️
About my blog: I had a blog while my husband had cancer. It was just a space for people to get updated on how he was doing. After he passed away I stopped writing and my friends and family encouraged me to start again. I didn’t want my corner of the internet to just be about cancer or just be about life as a widow. I wanted to create a space I could share my all, but not be defined by my trials.
So it might be a little different than normal blogs. I love sharing motherhood stuff, as well as photography DIYs, but also life as a widow. It’s been such a great place for me! It helps me get out of bed and brings me joy! I’ve even been able to share other people’s stories and help more people feel less alone in their trials. You can see more of their stories on my other account @cocoscaravancommunity (give it a follow ❤️)
I’m now starting to turn my blog into a business so I can be home with the boys! It’s been so wonderful and I have all of you to thank for that! It would also mean the world to me if you subscribed to my blog and follow along there as well! [link in BiO]
Thank you always for the love and support! I truly love the community I have found here! ❤️
I’m doing a Q&A in my stories today if you want to learn more! Thanks again ❤️
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Sweet pictures of a sweet family. You are very blessed to have such darling children and such favorable circumstances. Ideally, Justin would be here to enjoy it too. I’m sorry for your loss – a hole that can’t be filled, but the rest of your life is pretty sweet. 🙂