The H family and I have made it a tradition to meet up each fall during the kids’ fall break and spend an hour making memories. We first met at the Hotel Del five years ago, and we’ve explored Balboa Park, Crystal Pier, and more. This year we decided on Presidio Park, and it was a fun, rustic change, wandering through the trees and running down the grassy hills. The kids aren’t littles anymore, and Stella is becoming a little lady as she hits her preteen years. She told me that when she grows up, she wants to be either a teacher or a photographer. I told her both of those are excellent choices!
Her little brother Case is full of energy and FUN! Mindy said, “Despite my 7-year-old’s lack of focus, the pictures turned out so well.” Seven is seven, and we love seven! One of Mindy’s favorite images has Stella hugging Case. “They look so happy.” It’s true. Mindy and her husband Paden are raising sweet kids who know they’re loved. Looking forward to many more fall meet-ups in San Diego with them!

































