Five days until Christmas y’all!! Kids are officially out of school, teachers are rejoicing, and parents are trying to figure out how they are going to get it all done. Remember to take a deep breath, enjoy the company and fellowship of others over the next couple of weeks. Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while or meet a friend for lunch. Be kind to the disgruntled retail employees who have to work long holiday hours. Smile at a stranger. Forgive those you might be holding a grudge against. Ask for forgiveness to those you have hurt. Give to someone in need. Hug your loved ones and always say I love you! Now without further ado, the Tripodi family!
After having to reschedule, due to the floods that hit Austin in October, we could not have asked for a more beautiful day for the Tripodi’s Austin family portraits. The way the warm sunsets on the fall foliage this time of year is golden—pun intended! Also, in Austin there is a tradition for families to decorate the trees off Texas State Highway Loop 360, and L had a great time trying one everyone else’s decor:) Is he not the cutest elf you ever did see. This little boy is seriously one of the most photogenic kiddos I have ever photographed and he is quite charming. He must get that from his parents! Matt and Sathya you’ve done well. I look forward to photographing your family as it continues to grow. L is going to be the best big brother! 
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; full of love and laughter with your friends and family!
