Families

 by Terri

Jeremiah, Anna & Emma | {Amazing People!}

It’s taken a bit longer than I had hoped, but I’m finally getting a chance to share a session from last month…with a great family, who are not only such wonderful people, but a kick to hang out with! A bit of background…Anna is a good friend of our son’s…and actually her family are close family friends…and I think of Anna as another daughter…so this makes them all pretty special to me!  Jeremiah and Anna live in Germany…and Jeremiah is is the Air Force and stationed at Ramstein.  It’s funny as Anna always said she would live in Puyallup forever…and look at her, not only out of the state, but the country and she’s adapted to a new country and she and Jeremiah and an amazing couple, it’s heartwarming to see the two of them together! Emma is Jeremiah’s daughter and she lives in Georgia with her mom, so it’s not often that she is able to see her dad. This was the first time I’d met Emma and what a doll…she’s not only a beauty (oh my goodness!), but what a character…she has a great sense of humor and yet is very sweet and thoughtful! She and my granddaughter hit it off and quickly became “best friends” in the couple of days they had together…it was very sweet to see! Watching Emma and her dad was touching…despite the LONG distance between them and the infrequent visits they get with one another…there is still a strong connection between the two of them, that brought tears to me a few times during their session… ♥

It’s late as I’m getting ready to post this blog, but in Germany it’s early morning and Anna and Jeremiah will see this and be able to start their week with some great memories of their visit here!

This beauty knocked the session out of the ball park, she was SO much fun to photograph and had some many great expressions, I just couldn’t get enough of her!

LOVE ~ LOVE ~ LOVE this photo!!

Dad sneaking up to surprise Emma…she had no idea…it was quite fun to watch!
See what I mean…this girl is could be a model…she’s gorgeous…LOVE her freckles!!

The relationship between daughter and dad was fun and filled with lots of silliness…and capturing that was a highlight of the session!Ahh…melt my heart!The silly faces…a big part of this session!What an adorable couple…so sweet and so much in love…….Anna and Emma…such fun girls and willing to do just about anything…loved these two together!♥ ♥ ♥Love this one!Giggles…some of the best sounds (and pictures) ever!

Great attitude…she’s got it and wears it well!!We wrapped up the session at the “play set” and couldn’t resist a shot or two playing around…Anna and Jeremiah, you two are such wonderful people and I so enjoyed this session…more than can imagine! And am so glad we worked it into your hectic schedule during your visit…love you both and meeting and getting to know Emma, a definite highlight for me…what a joy she is! Enjoy the photos and I hope it bring back some great memories from you time in the “states!” Until you return…know that you are missed here and yet, you are where you need to be now…and Jeremiah, thank you for your service for our country!!!!!

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 by Terri

Hello Hailey | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

This absolutely adorable little one is Hailey, who is now six months old. She first made an appearance here shortly after she was born and I so look forward to when the babies return during their first year. She was full of smiles and plenty of giggles (baby giggles are the BEST!!), during the session and such a relaxed and happy baby. It’s obvious her parents have totally fallen in love with her…even  more than from the first session and are ever so attentive! I asked if Hailey was sitting by herself yet…something that is either something most at this age have either just mastered, or are working on. Hailey was working on it, but I think by the end of the session, I’d say, she had come close to mastering it…she had good balance and seemed pleased with herself for her new skill! You will see that this cutie has a great smile and I just love her sweet little nose wrinkle when she smiles…it’s the cutest!!!

These two photos cracked me up…in the first one, Hailey had such a serious look on her face and so dad tried to copy her in the second photo…I think she’s already teasing and playing games with her daddy!!

A mommy’s shoulder is the most comforting place in the world when you are little…whether happy, sad, tired or hungry…it’s always the RIGHT place!OH, how I love watching babies play with…and “eat” their toes…ahhh, the flexibility of a baby, amazing and something I can’t even imagine!! LOLAs you can see…this sweet one is SO very loved by her parents!!I LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos…her sweet smile and expressions will melt your heart!

Oh…shoes, something new and intriguing!!

Hailey was lucky enough to have the Easter Bunny bring her a few new “WubbNub’s” this year…and wow, something that is a great invention…much easier to keep track of and for the little ones…to hold on to!!I must say that these two photos might just be among my favorite from the session…so sweet…mommy & daughter…LOVE!And, Hailey sure loves her daddy as well…it’s heartwarming!!Tags…a fascination that definitely entertains her for quite a while!OH…the cutest expressions…it just never ended!!A big grin and lots of giggles…the best!!A girl and her pearls…starting her young…I told her daddy to start shopping!! LOLA beautiful and very happy family…I so enjoyed my time with Hailey and her parents…and I can’t wait until her one year session!!!

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 by Terri

Alex…Senior on a FAST track | {Enumclaw Senior Photography}

It’s always a pleasure to see and photograph clients again and again…getting to know the individuals, families and following their children is a real bonus with my job. It was a couple of years ago when I first met this family when their son, Aaron, was graduating from high school and on this chilly Sunday morning, we met up again, for their other son, Alex, as he’s graduating in just a couple of months from White River High School. It’s a little easier when you are already familiar with the family and it was great to reconnect with the Mininger’s on this day…and I was excited to see how Alex was doing with his quad racing…which was a huge part of his life when I first met them…and it is as much or more today! Alex and his dad are woven into the life of races and the traveling that comes with that, although quick trips, allows them to see sights along the way and to meet many people with the trips they make for Alex’s races. A great attitude and spirit and willing to do and try just about anything…would be a good way to describe Alex. He has a great relationship with his parents and brother and yet, it was obvious they all have a lot of fun together and like to laugh. We grabbed some family photos on this day as well and I must say that poor dad, Dale, tends to get the brunt of the jokes from his sons…it might be because they are both taller…but you can see how much both Aaron and Alex respect him…a wonderful thing to witness. And, then there’s mom, Mischele…who definitely is a strong woman and manages to “wrangle” in her men with ease and said that in getting ready for their session, she was the first one ready this day….obviously, she’s well organized! I respect and admire her…and how she handles all the testosterone in her home…so calmly!!

Mom, with her “little” boys, who aren’t so little anymore…amazing how that happens!!A super family, with the newest addition, a four legged child, who is a perfect addition to the family!

Michelle with her “baby!” Ahhh, and this is what Alex lives for right now and from what I hear…he’s good…REALLY good!!!It was wonderful to see the Mininger’s again and catch up…I wish the very best for Alex and know that with as much passion has he has for racing, it will carry over into his future, with whatever he choose for his next chapter in live

Thank you, Mischele and Dale…great to see you and the boys and I look forward to the next time we meet again!

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