I had the privilege to do a family shoot of my cousin Dave with his beautiful wife (Carrie) and kids (Kate & Jack). Carrie had contacted me knowing I was going to be in Washington for a family trip in August. I’m so happy we were able to find a date that worked!!! I wish I could have spent more time with them, but I’ll take what I can get. I had a great time capturing their cuteness on Owen Beach in Tacoma. Maybe their next family shoot will take place on a sandy beach on the Big Island!!!

It was great spending time together and I hope to see you soon Larsen ohana!

One of my dearest friends gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on May 31, 2012 at 2:45am. I, along with many others are deeply blessed by this precious gift from God. Lily kealaokamaluhialani Dahl, you have been chosen by God to do a good work for His glory! My spirit is moved by your sweet life. I don’t know what, but I do sense a strong calling on your life. Your name is rich in prophetic meaning and although you are tiny in body, you have a great strength given to you supernaturally from our Lord Jesus. I’m surely blessed and amazed of our Fathers great love!

Lily kealaokamaluhialani Dahl was unexpectedly born with Down Syndrome and has already overcome many obstacles by the grace of God. Just 7 hours after Lily was born on the Big Island of Hawaii, she was flown over to Oahu in order to receive proper care. Lily, along with Loke (mom) and Randy (dad) were away from home for nearly 1 month before Lily was released from the hospital. Moreover, Ruby (Lily’s 2 year old sister) was under the care of several close friends during this time. The family separation was indeed an added hardship.

Although many of Lily’s testing came back in a good report, she still faces several challenges. She continues to receive tube feedings from home in efforts to increase her weight. She faces an upcoming heart surgery in the near future. She will be flown to Oahu for regular check-ups for at least the next few months. She also faces the typical challenges that Down Syndrome brings.

Presently, the Dahl family has been home for almost 2 months and it’s been a struggle adjusting to all of life’s new changes. They live on the Kona YWAM base serving as staff members and as a result are thankfully surrounded by many loving people. They have a nurse that makes daily visits to their home to check on Lily. I’m touched by the outpouring of love and support they have received from friends, family and even strangers during this difficult time. However, they are still in need of financial support. Please pray for the Dahl ohana and visit here to read more about Lily and to give a donation.

I love you Dahl ohana and believing for the miracles to continue. You are children of the most high God who never fails us!!! I praise God that He uses our circumstances to draw us closer to Him…this life we live was made by Him and is for Him!!! His will is always to give life and not death. He is our strength, our hope, our love and help in time of need (and so much more).

“and we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28

The photos below were taken during my first visit to meet Lily. I brought my camera along to snap a few casual shots of these precious lives. Loke is a beautiful woman of God, wife, mother and friend. Her daughters are blessed to have her as a mommy.

This was a special family vacation for the Hall crew. Trina spent many years living on Oahu as a girl so she was excited to share Hawaii with her family. This was their first time together on the Big Island and I hope it won’t be their last! The kids said it was even better than Disney World ]]> http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/2012/04/beautiful-family-in-beautiful-hawaii-fairmont-orchid-big-island/feed/ 1 http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/2012/03/bradley-family-a-day-in-downtown-kona/ http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/2012/03/bradley-family-a-day-in-downtown-kona/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:57:14 +0000 hjuntak http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/?p=468 NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

As I watched the Bradley family walking towards me, I was instantly inspired by their wardrobe choice (and their cuteness of course)! The colors worked beautifully with the vibrant backgrounds of town and with the neutral tones of the beach. I had a great time hanging out and capturing the moments of this fun loving family from California. Thanks again Bradley’s and I look forward to seeing you again on the Big Island. ]]> http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/2012/03/bradley-family-a-day-in-downtown-kona/feed/ 1 http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/2012/03/the-hall-family-sneak-peek/ http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/2012/03/the-hall-family-sneak-peek/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:50:28 +0000 hjuntak http://hawaiibeachweddingphotography.com/?p=457 NOTE: the images in this feed have been downsized or removed for copyright reasons. To see them in their unmodified state, please view the original post by clicking here.

They say everything in Texas is bigger. Well, this rings true for this fun loving family. Their big hearts and big smiles made my job super easy! Thanks to the Hall family for such a fun time. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek. Check back soon for the full post.

I had such a great time with the Bradley family. It was one of those shoots that left me thinking, ‘I wish it could have lasted longer’. I love their style and down to earth personalities. They have been visiting the Big Island for years and I’m happy I got to meet them this time around! Enjoy a little sneak peek of our shoot and check back to see more from our day in downtown Kona.

This is our youngest son Liam. He is 7 months old and is learning how to crawl. He quickly grabs for anything in arms reach and is determined to get what his eyes are set on. His demeanor is mellow with ‘busy’ like qualities.  We love his curiosity and serious looks (he gets the nickname ‘Mr. Liam’ because of it). He is an observant type of fellow and joyful to be around. His laughter is contagious and his sweet smile will melt your heart. Oh, and to the ladies…he’s not available yet!

This is our oldest son Owen. He’s 2.5 years old and one of his favorite things to play with are the little toys in the basket. He says in his deepest voice possible, “Whoa mom heavy basket of toys” as he carried it out to the deck. We later enjoyed hours of play and photo taking! Oh, and as for the feet part, well…just see for yourself.

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