INDY turns ONE | {exceptional}

This adorable little girl turned one last month and I was fortunate to be asked to do her one year photos as well photographing her first birthday.  Who wouldn’t enjoy capturing some special memories for this cute little one?! It hardly seems possible that it had been 9 months since I first met Indy – and to see what she is doing, truly amazing and exceptional! She’s petite, but most certainly makes up for that in nearly every other way possible. She’s been walking for three months and communicates quite well with her parents using sign language. What a great way for both her and her parents to figure out what they are saying. It was quite funny, she used the sign for “please” after her dad gave her her first sip of soda (ginger ale) and she wanted more….and used please – again and again…we couldn’t help but laugh…she knew what she liked and wanted more! This afternoon was beautiful and the yard at their home was perfect to capture some photos to commemorate her first birthday.  We had so much fun and I was truly in awe of how good and cooperative Indy was during the session…she was a real trooper and was so good and sweet!!

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I absolutely this photo…it wasn’t easy to get Indy to hold still with the umbrella, but we managed to get a couple of shots and this was my favorite…her expressions and those eyes, oh, those eyes…so striking and beautiful!!

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Indy certainly enjoys time with her dad and mom and as you can see, whether it be play or snuggle time…she loves being with them….as well as their dogs, Roxy and Lily who are very sweet dogs!
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Ahhh, the cupcake smash…I must say, she was the BEST little one with her cupcake of all I’ve ever done. It might be because she’s never had anything like this before or maybe she just knows what is good and who can resist this yummy looking cupcake with the pink icing?!! NO help or encouragement was needed with Indy, all of this “mess” is all her, she totally ROCKED this cupcake smash!!!!!undefined

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Naturally, we had to get some of Indy with her parents…we didn’t want to leave them out and besides, Indy will have to share “mom and dad” come next spring, so she might as well get in all the one on one time she can now! What a great family…this is what makes my job the best ever…getting to meet and hang out with such a neat family…I’m truly blessed as is this family…they have one another and being with those you love is what life is all about!

Happy Birthday INDY!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of taking Indy’s one year photos and today I have the added pleasure of photographing her first birthday….how lucky am I! Here are just a quick preview for Indy’s family and friends…and you will later see more from this absolutely adorable little girl who is a VERY fun little one!
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Happy Birthday, Indy…I wish you many, many more wonderful celebrations of love, joy and family in your lifetime!

Handsome Gus | {Puyallup Children Photographer}

This handsome little guy had turned one the month before our session and I had the pleasure of meeting him while he was in town visiting his grandparents. He’s the youngest of four and he certainly was not shy and was quite inquisitive! As you can see by his smile, he’s a very happy little guy and when he smiles, his eyes just lit up…and boy did those “baby blues” shine with some great lashes to boot! Gus kept me on my toes and made me work, but that is JUST what I love about photographing children…it’s the unexpected and challenge that makes it so rewarding! Meet sweet Gus….he’s a real cutie!!

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Boy, this smiles looks a bit mischievous….I’m guessing his parents have seen this and it might just come along with getting into something he possibly shouldn’t…but how could you resist this face!?!!!undefined
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It was so sweet to see Gus reading this book…it was obvious he really enjoys books and what a great thing for a little one to be interested in books….it’s one thing that would open many doors for a lifetime of learning!