The Besse Family

Ok this is going to be a long post! This has got to be my very favorite family in the entire world! (The Morris'/Dravlands are a close 2nd ;) It all started when my Mom worked for a man named Ed Besse at a little restaurant called The Derby in Glendora. He introduced his wife, Carolyn to my Mom and well that was the end of that, they were instant best friends. My Mom and Dad and Carolyn and Ed were connected for life. They had a son, Nathan and he was 2 or so? and I was 4. We of course became little buddies and then Carolyn had Adam and that began our little threesome! Ed has a son who is older than the two boys, Brian. He used to come visit through out the years and I can remember being 5 years old sitting out front in their home in Glendora and thinking he was soooo cool because he was older and actually playing with us. He's always had a giant heart just like his Dad and now he has a family of his own and an adorable daughter Claire. Ed and Carolyn ended up moving to Sonoma County and we only got to see them twice a year but those times were some of my fondest memories as a kid. When it came time for me to choose a college I chose Sonoma State so I could be close to them while they finished out High School.
As many of you know my Mom is like my Best Friend and she has taught me so much about strength and perseverance. But I do have to say that though I did learn so many things from the Besse Family as well. They taught me about being open and loving no matter what. They've taught me about acceptance and really given me a great clarity around how I want my family to live. Ed's hugs and his yummy dinners can cure any heartache, Carolyn's laugh will literally melt your heart instantly, and well the boys....there just is not enough words to describe how much I care about them!
Well Brian and his family came to Rohnert Park for a visit and we decided it was time to take some Besse Family pictures and I was honored to be the one taking the photos.
But because I have so much love for this family I couldn't pick just a hand full of photos to display so I picked an arms full ;) I hope you enjoy them! I sure enjoyed taking them!