Mom spinning her daughter in the air on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

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Family Photos Playing on the Beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica || Armstrong Family:

From the beautiful beaches in Guanacaste to volcano Arenal, the Armstrong Family had one fun family vacation in Costa Rica to kick off 2017. Three year old Adi and her baby brother Abel had such a blast visiting their Grandma Kristi and Grandpa Bobby, playing on the beach in Tamarindo and splashing in the pool at Grandma and Grandpa’s house.  Quite possibly the best part was Grandma Kristi and Grandpa Bobby who were the best tour guides – – Adi just loved visiting the “cano” in Arenal! On one of the Armstrong family’s last days in Costa Rica, I was so happy to finally meet Adi and Abel, who just so happen to be cousins of Princess Amellia! And much like the photo session with Amellia, the Armstrong’s and I spent the afternoon taking family photos playing on the beach in Tamarindo. A family photo session is not complete without getting a tad bit dirty – – or completely covered in sand!Portrait of a young girl on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young girl playing in the sand in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Sister holding her baby brother on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young children playing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Mom and her baby boy on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young children playing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Family photos playing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Despite an ear ache and a week full of activities, three year old Adi didn’t let these slow her down for family photos. She built sand castles on the beach with her dad, danced ballet with her mom, and tickled her baby brother Abel. Y’all, this “threenanger” couldn’t be cuter, with adorable ringlet curls and an oh-so-edible smile! And just like his big sister Adi, Abel was a little pocket of energy. He was in heaven getting all dirty in the wet sand, playing peek-a-boo with his dad, and having an afternoon snack of what else, sand! This little boy is always full of smiles!Mom and daughter dancing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Young girl pounding fists with her dad during family photos in Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Father and daughter sharing a special moment during family photos on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Baby boy playing with his father's hat during family photos on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young children playing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

And the highlight of the afternoon? Adi asking Gidget to show her all of her tricks!

Amanda and Adam, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family with me! Kristi and Bobby, it is such a joy meeting all of your wonderful children and grandchildren! I’m ever so fortunate to photograph such a wonderful family!

Mom kissing her baby boy's cheek during family photos in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young girl playing with her parents during family photos in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Mother and daughter sharing a beautiful moments on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Family photos on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Parents with their baby boy in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Young girl playing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Sister kissing her baby brother on the cheek during family photos in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography. Three generations of women walking on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.

XOXO,
Kristen

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Family photos playing on the beach in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Photographed by Kristen M. Brown, Samba to the Sea Photography.