Kara – 6 months | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

Sweet, sweet Kara turned 6 months old last month…look at this beautiful little one and those eyes that sparkle and shine! It’s a delight to follow “my babies” through their one year sessions and I’m always in awe of the changes and seeing how the little ones and their parents have grown and bonded. This wonderful family is so great…Abbie and Chris are relaxed and loving parents and it’s obvious they are totally in love with Kara!! Yes, their lives have changed in the past year, but they have embraced it and are growing and learning right along with Kara…and it’s truly a blessing to see such great families bringing little ones into this world who I know are going to grow into happy, healthy and thriving people. So, without further ado…here is sweet Kara (and an ADORABLE little ladybug at the end of the post!). Kara_6mos_0001

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Dudek Family | {Puyallup Family Photography}

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing this beautiful family and I can’t say just how much I enjoyed my time with them. Right from the start, I knew it was going to be fun and easy…Andrew, 4 years old introduced himself and had the best smile…and him mom, Liz was so relaxed and at ease, that I could just tell this was going to be a great session. We had a beautiful fall day, great colors and wonderful park and everything fell together just perfectly! Liz and Joe are such relaxed parents and were so easy to talk with and work with…and that all reflected on their beautiful and very sweet children, Andrew and Emily. I must admit, these two little ones stole my heart and I could have brought them home with me in a heartbeat…what cuties and so well behaved and such fun to hang out with! Emily became my pal and walked me me and let me adjust her shirt or headband whenever needed! It was interesting talking with Joe and Liz…they’ve recently moved from Kentucky, but were originally from NY and Colorado…so have both moved around a bit, but have a great attitude about their moving and I couldn’t help but feel a connection as their moves are similar to those my husband and I (and our children) made when they were little…and the kids were smilier ages…and in talking with Liz…she said that she felt like the moves have made them a stronger family, a stronger couple – that they’ve had to rely on each other in harder times and learn how to get through it all together…and that is just how my husband and I felt when we moved away from family with our little ones…I know this family missed their family from their hometowns, but I must say, I feel blessed to have met them and had some time getting to know them! As you will see, this is one GREAT looking family!!!!! Emma_iPad_0003Emma_iPad_0004Emma_iPad_0005Emma_iPad_0006Emma_iPad_0007Emma_iPad_0008Emma_iPad_0009Emma_iPad_0010Emma_iPad_0011Emma_iPad_0012Emma_iPad_0013Emma_iPad_0014Emma_iPad_0015Emma_iPad_0016Emma_iPad_0017Emma_iPad_0018Emma_iPad_0019Emma_iPad_0020Emma_iPad_0021Emma_iPad_0022

Joe and Liz…thank you for your patience in waiting for this post…I hope it was worth the wait. The gallery will be ready soon! And, know that I was serious when I said, I’d be happy to watch your kiddos for you, if you ever need a “surrogate” grandma!! <3

Carter is ONE | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

Sweet Carter was a great way to start out my Sunday this past weekend. It has been a year since this cutie was in the studio and I was so excited to have him back again and see how he’s grown! I’ve had the benefit of seeing him on Facebook some and occasionally as he walked by our home with his grandpa (grandparents live in our neighborhood)…but to have him to photograph was a true delight! When Carter entered the world, he came a bit early and had a short stay in the hospital, but oh, he’s all boy and 100% up to what a one year old should be doing…it’s a delight to see!! Of course, he brought along dad and mom…who he likes to keep close by…it’s refreshing to see this little guy loved oh so very much and thriving and growing…can’t wait to see him next time!!

Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0001Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0002Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0003Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0004Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0005Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0006Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0007Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0008Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0009Carter really likes the “Elephant Song” and as you can see, he knows just want to do with technology already at his age! 😉Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0010Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0011Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0012Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0013Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0014Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0015Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0016Whoo hoo…he sure liked being almost naked!!!
Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0017But he wasn’t sure about the cake…and was quite clean with his “cake smash!”Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0018Couldn’t resist taking the last one above…I know, he’s not happy or smiling, but the tears and crying is okay…it’s HIS party and he can cry if he wants to!! Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0019Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0020Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0021Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0022He had much more fun with his rings while sitting on mommy’s lap than the cake!!Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0023Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0024Abby and Ken…you have a very handsome little guy and it was a delight to see the two of you, but especially Carter….he was a lot of fun to hang out with during his session!!