Early last month I had a couple of kids in the studio who I’ve had the delight of photographing for a few years now and it’s always so much fun when I get to see them! Maddy turned five earlier this fall and Max is 18 months old…and it’s hard to NOT smile when around the two of them! They are always silly, laughing and smiling…and full of energy! Oh, I wonder how I can harness that energy for myself some days!! Maddy will be starting kindergarten this fall and it’s hard to believe she’ll be starting school…I met her when she was about Max’s age…and what a beautiful and sweet girl she is growing up to be! Max…oh, I remember the day her mom told me she was expecting…I think I was nearly as excited as she was and once Max arrived…I could hardly wait to take his photos. This family started as clients, but have become friends and that is one of the best parts of my job…meeting new people as clients…and developing a relationship with them and calling them friends. We had hoped for this session to happen outdoors earlier in the fall, but between the weather and these two cuties getting sick, we ended up later and in the studio…I love that this focus on THEM and just how darn cute they are…yet, I can’t wait to get them outdoors (this spring) and watch them explore the great outdoors!
What a beauty…and her eyes…wow, she is going to have the boys following her as she gets older!!!!
Maddy can be silly and goofy…or very serious. She wanted to show me some of what she is learning in her ballet class…I’m excited to see more the next time we are together!
Max’s smile….you can’t help but smile yourself when you see this…what a charmer! And, I loved his blanket…security and comfort…he didn’t want it to get too far away from him!!
Max was so intent on these blocks…I loved watching his concentration as he played with these!
Sweet Maddy is five and we had some fun with glitter for a little extra for her to celebrate such a great age!!
Kerry and Ed….thank you so much for your business and friendship…you have some adorable kiddos and I love getting to see and “play” with them during their sessions!
Didn’t I tell you…they ARE adorable!!!
Snuggling was definitely a theme of the session for these two…and not just because it was cold!
Both Jordan and Emily are incredible people, students and hearing about all their ideas and plans for the future…it was so refreshing!!
It was obvious these two have quite a connection…the way they looked at one another…melted my heart!!
There was plenty of laughing, giggling and red cheeks during the session…part of it was at Jordan’s expense as I asked about how they met and about their first date…it may not have been perfect, but he did something right because here they are, three years later…the cutest couple who obviously have a wonderful and loving relationship!
And there was some kissing to go along with the snuggling!!
It’s the littlest things that mean the most…
Their first date was at the waterfront in Tacoma…so it seemed like the perfect spot for the session…many fond memories…and more to come!
We had tons of fun during the session and when I asked if they wanted to jump…there was no hesitation…they were game for anything and laughed and smiled through it all!
Emily and Jordan…you to are the CUTEST and I loved spending some time with you on this chilly fall afternoon. I hope to get to know you both more and follow your lives together and all the great experiences and adventures that lie ahead for the two of you! I know that there are GREAT things waiting for you! My best to you for a very Happy New Year!!
It’s actually a week before Christmas as I sit at the computer, choosing photos to share with my family and friends on Christmas…as this won’t post until Christmas day. This year we all are feeling heavy hearts and a need to be closer to family and hug them all a bit tighter and as I go through my photos of our children and grandchildren…tears come to my eyes as I think about how grateful I am to have them all…healthy and all doing well…how blessed we truly are and I’m SO very thankful to be able to spend the holidays with them this year…all of us together…just hanging out together, enjoying one another and appreciating our time with one another! No presents can top this…quality time with family is what IS the most important thing. I’m SO proud of our children…I can’t tell you how much I love them and LOVE seeing them in their lives with their families!! It is the best thing, so see children grow up and become parents…not only to give us grandchildren (who we ADORE!!!!!!!!), but to be great people, citizens and parents…my heart is just bursting right now with pride….I can’t even tell you how much I love them!!
My wish for each and every one of you is a holiday filled with love and joy, family, friends and great memories…treasure what you have and appreciate each and every day to the fullest!