Families

 by Terri

ROSE…family…special | {Puyallup Family Photography}

DOUBLE the pleasure with this session…not only was Mary turning 5, but mom, Melinda, is set to deliver a new addition this summer and it was a perfect opportunity to capture some special photo of  baby Jonathan before he arrives! This new little addition is a long time in the making, and OH, so very loved already and I know he will complete this beautiful family! When Melinda contacted me about the session, I was beyond thrilled to hear that they were adding to their family as I knew they had been trying for a while. Mom was just glowing and looks SO very beautiful…what a delight for me to be able to capture and help them document this special time of their lives. And big sister, Mary, is really looking forward to Jonathan’s arrival…she’s planning to do everything for her little brother…which should give mom a chance to get some rest after he arrives!  I love the enthusiasm that she has and the pure joy of welcoming a new sibling to their family that Mary has! And, not let’s forget dad, Dave…who will finally have another male in the household to balance it all out! Oh, I can’t wait to capture the next family photos…after they’ve grown by two feet!

Isn’t mom GORGEOUS!!!

A quick shot of Mary in the studio before we headed to the park…what a doll!!!

Their own special garden…just for them…hehehe!Mary was SO much fun to photograph and she lead the way for the session…choosing where we would shoot and setting up the poses!! I love that she had her own vision for this!This beautiful blond streak is totally natural and it just adds to her beauty and unique personality…she is a lovely little girl!
The “apple” of her parent’s eyes…she is so excited to share that with her little brother when he arrives!She sure loves her daddy…and as you can see, he completely adores her…how can you not!!Mary and Melinda…two beautiful people…daughter and mom and both such delightful people!!!!The Rose Family…can’t wait to capture the next family photo when it’s just a little bit bigger!

Dave and Melinda…it was such a fun session with all of you and I’m VERY excited about Jon’s arrival this summer…I can only imagine how adorable he will be…with such beautiful parents and the cutest big sister!!

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 by Terri

Sweet Emma is “1” | {Puyallup Children’s Photography}

It hardly seems possible that our sweet little granddaughter was due just about a year ago…although she arrived early and decided that instead of May for her birthday month, it would be March…the same month as her daddy’s birthday! The year has been filled with joy, wonderful memories, sweet snuggles, milestones and naturally MANY photos! For Emma’s first birthday photos, they were taken over a nearly two month span, with a few here and a few there…with the final ones a couple of weeks ago with her mom and dad on a lovely Sunday afternoon!  The cake smash was posted earlier…with lots of very “sweet and messy” photos!! Of course, I LOVE photographing babies, children, families and more…but having the opportunity to witness and capture memories for MY family has got to be the VERY best thing in the world…it makes my heart just about burst with happiness! Naturally, you’ve seen Emma on her before and you will see her more throughout the year and I’m always filled with pride when sharing just how beautiful my family (especially our granddaughters!!) is!!

Getting both the girls together for some photos…oh, the joy more than doubles!!Modeling is hard work, you need a snack break every once in a while!!The day I became a grandmother (aka…Mimi) my life changed more than I could have ever imagined and the love for these two just continues to multiply more than I can say!Family time…and so happy to get them together for some photos…happy for sunshine!PEEK-A-BOOOh, how she loves riding on her daddy’s shoulder…and he’s even teaching her to give him a head massage…start ’em young!! LOLA special gift she got last year…this wagon was her daddy’s and friends refinished it and “updated” it for Emma!SO very loved by her parents…every time I see this, my heart is filled with pride!Hmmm…are we finished yet?!?All because two people fell in love…

Jess and Sean…you are incredible parents and watching you two grow with your beautiful daughter is amazing and we are so proud of all of you!

Love you all!!! XOXOXO

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 by Terri

Wallman Family | {Tacoma Family Photographer}

Ahhh, finally the weather cooperated for an outdoor session for this family and not only was it dry, but we had lot of sunshine…SO happy!!! The Wallman family…Ed, Kerry, Maddy and Max have become friends over the past couple of years as I’ve gotten to know them during their sessions and I really look forward to seeing them each time! It’s so hard to believe that Maddy is 5 1/2 and headed to kindergarten next year and Max…he just turned 2 in April – I remember the day Kerry told me she was expecting him…it doesn’t seem possible that so much time has passed! Maddy and Max…both are such cute kiddos and both have such amazing hair…Maddy…long, wavy brown hair that flows so lovely in the breeze and then there is Max…with his absolutely adorable blond curls…my oh my…such CUTIES!!

I love this photo of Max…such an sweet and innocent little one…who has lots of energy and kept me on my toes! He made me work for his shots and it was SO worth it!!Not much sweeter than a daddy and his kiddos…LOVE!!Max sure loves his MAMA!

I managed to grab a quick couple of shots of mom and dad…which were quick as the kids took off as soon as they realized they weren’t in the photos!! LOLWhat a wonderful family…Maddy and Max sure a lucky to have such great parents who totally adore them! ~ SWING TIME ~YEAH….sunshinePlaytime with daddy!These brown eyes are amazing with Max’s blond curls!

Family foot wear…love their colors…all suited to their personal tastes!!A momma and her babies…you always want to keep them little like this!Make a wish….
So happy we had sunshine and a warm day for your session, Ed and Kerry…you are a delightful family and I hope you enjoy these photos…and know that more are coming your way!

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