{The Ockoly Family!} – Kansas City Photography

As I’m sitting here sipping my peppermint mocha in a busy Starbucks, I can’t help but feel incredibly blessed. I am a part of an unbelievable group of ladies that are genuine, honest, and love to walk through life alongside each other. Every time I spend time with these girls I learn so much about perseverance, keeping perspective, staying courageous, and really extending love to other people. Mackenzie is one of these wonderful people. She and her husband Andy are such a strong couple! Their little boy Eli had health issues from when he was born that pretty much made him home-bound for the first year of his life (getting a common cold was life-threatening). What a life change! I really respect their courageous spirits and selfless love during this stretching time.
Eli has come SO far from then! And this is pure speculation, but I think being home so much gave him a sincere love for the outdoors, because even though it was a little chilly outside, he could NOT get enough while we were out doing the shoot. I think he had a rock in his hand the whole time 🙂

I love that this family just oozes joy!

This is all kinds of serious! Seriously cute, that is.