Babies & Bellies

 by Terri

Sweet Baby Ryder | {Puyallup Newborn Photographer}

What a joy it was to see this little bundle of joy with his parents, who I’d met earlier this spring when I took their maternity photos. Ryder surprised his parents with arriving early, 10 days, so not too bad, but a surprise, nonetheless! Mom, aka Magi, was happy and ready…and when little Ryder arrived, they were delighted beyond belief…and have now been adjusting to a new life, with a little one and a life (for a while at least!) with less sleep! First time parents, Magi and Thomas are totally in love with their new son in awe of everything he does…as with any new parent, just watching your new baby and seeing what they do, or the facial expressions, the stretches and oh, so much more…it’s a wondrous thing that they are embracing!!  One part of my job that I love (of OH, so many parts!!), is when I have newborns, getting to hold, cuddle, and adore these beautiful little ones and on the day I met Ryder, I had two babies (both boys) and that just made my day extra special! Ryder fooled me to start, he was very relaxed and mellow and I figured he would fall asleep quickly…but, he had other things in mind…while not fussy, he was just awake and I just laughed since I had made the statement that he’d be asleep in no time…haha, guess I won’t say that again! When he did get to sleep…he was out and was a perfect little model! Here is this adorable and precious little one…enjoy!!

This amazing quilt was made for Ryder by one of Magi’s friends…such incredible talent and it’s perfect…love that it matches his coming home outfit with the pirates!!

And, I couldn’t resist sharing this photo again…it was a “sneak peek” right after the session…it was just too funny to not put in this blog. I’m not sure if Ryder doesn’t want his photo taken or if he’s not wanting to see his parents kissing…or maybe both…whatever it is, I absolutely love it…so funny!!

And, one more that I want to share…a “before and after” with Ryder’s adorable little outfit!!

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 by Terri

Welcome Carson | {Puyallup Newborn Photographer}

What a delight to finally get to meet this handsome boy, Carson, who joined his parents the middle of May. He was a bit later than his parents would have liked, but dad and mom…also known as Jerad and LeeAnn, were thrilled nonetheless!! It’s been my pleasure to photograph this couple for several years, starting with their engagement and then their wedding…and now, it’s SO exciting to see them as parents! Both are very in love with their new son and I could see they already know this new job of theirs is the best one they will ever have.

Carson is loved and very blessed…and such a blessing to both of his parents and all of their families…the first grandchild on both sides of the family…he’s such a lucky little guy! Can’t wait to watch him grow and see his family evolve…that is what life is all about after all!! Congrats Jerad and LeeAnn…Carson is a doll!!

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 by Terri

Baby Shower…with Emma | {Blessed and Precious}

Here I go again…another very personal post…and since it’s Mother’s Day…I figure that I have the right to share with you a LOT of photos from a very special day in our family’s life! Last Saturday we finally had the baby shower for our daughter…which had been postponed as it was scheduled for just two days after she delivered her daughter, 5 weeks early! Of course, no one expects a baby to arrive early and this little gift was no different…family and friends were surprised and concerned, worried and hopeful about Jessalyn who was soon to bring her daughter, Emma, into the world, not as planned, but it was going to happen and there wasn’t anything that could be done, but to hope and pray that all would be fine! And, it is…Emma was in the hospital for three weeks before coming home with her parents, Jessalyn and Sean,  and now she’s six weeks old and doing wonderfully! Both of our families are so thankful that all is well and this shower was a great opportunity to celebrate this beautiful little girl!! Family and friends gathered and we welcomed Emma’s attendance, which wouldn’t have been the case if she’d been born on schedule. Naturally, everyone was excited to see/meet Emma and get a chance to hold this sweet little girl.  We enjoyed some wonderful snacks, DELICIOUS cupcakes by Angel Cakes, we made some adorable headbands, hats and hair clips to adorn Emma’s tiny head, played a few games and shared in the excitement of the thoughtful, useful and cute gifts she received. Thanks to the incredible friends, Danielle, Jenny and Allison who helped with all the details, this shower was a huge success…it wasn’t quite as we had originally planned, but it was perfect in the end!! Thank you to ALL who shared in our celebration…we are so blessed with wonderful people in our lives to share such a joyous time!

Mother’s Day…a day when we recognize those someone who has been probably one of the most influential people in our lives…someone who has loved us unconditionally and stood by us, through thick and thin, picked us up when we’ve been at our lowest and lifted us up without batting an eye…I can’t imagine life without my mom…she’s has been an AMAZING role model for me…she’s strong, confident, hard working, loving, caring, thoughtful and oh, so much more…I could go on and on…and I don’t think I could ever thank her enough for all she has given me in my years…which have helped to create the person I am and the mother I am to my son and daughter. As I think about my daughter, my baby…now being a mother herself, it brings tears to my eyes, I’m so happy for her and her husband, they are and will be INCREDIBLE parents…they are so blessed and I’m so happy for for them…it’s an amazing thing to see life continue, families continue to grow – and to know that our sweet granddaughter, Emma, has a very special life ahead of her…with a mother and father that love her unconditionally and that whatever she wants in life…she can achieve…you go Emma…and to our beautiful daughter, Happy Mother’s Day, Jess…LOVE you!!!!

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