My niece was cute as ever, of course...

The woman of the hour... my cousin Whitney, the high school graduate, with her mom and my Aunt Eileen.

Plenty of time for my brother to catch up with cousin Amy from Colorado and cousin Justin from Waukee (Ryan's new best friend, because Justin is another fire guy). I love the smile spread across my Aunt Mary's face here.

Today is all about family. And I wouldn't be able to have this time with my loved ones if not for the millions of soldiers who left theirs to serve our country. And that is what we all need to remember this Memorial Day.

P.S. I also did an engagement shoot this weekend... photos posted soon!