Brothers…Matthew & Cameron | {Tacoma Family Photography}

What a fun session I had with these two brothers…both as cute as a button and so very sweet. Matthew and Cameron maybe be brothers, but it was already obvious they will be friends…for life…watching how great Matthew was with Cameron, concerned and caring, was such a heartwarming sight. And, it’s quite evident that Cameron LOVES his big brother and he can’t wait until he’s moving a bit faster to keep up with him. Boys…both are all boy and full of energy, moving constantly and HAPPY!! These little guys were visiting family with their mom…they are from Florida and I loved that I had the chance to meet and photograph them. We met at the UW Tacoma campus as that is where both mom and dad went to school, so it has special memories for the family and to bring the boys there seemed perfect! We started out with a cloudy morning, but by the time we wrapped up the session, the clouds were breaking and the sun was beginning to shine…great timing as it was also getting a bit warmer.

Meet Matthew, he’s three years old and has the CUTEST smile and is so sweet! When we met, he was a bit reserved and wasn’t sure he wanted to smile, but once I pulled out some trucks, the ice was broken and he was my buddy for the session. We did our share of playing…with the trucks, bubbles and the sidewalk chalk! His favorite color is green and he LOVES dinosaurs…he knows a lot about them, I wish we’d had more time so he could tell me more about why he loves them! Maybe next time!!

Cameron, nearly 10 months old, is a very happy little guy! Full of smiles, lots of drooling (you can see his teeth and the new ones on the way!), and loves exploring. Keeping him still was our challenge although between his mom and myself, we found a few things that at least distracted him for a bit. Right from the start, he was happy…all the way through the session (other than during a diaper change as he couldn’t roam around!)…what a delightful little guy who kept his eyes on his brother and wanted to be where and do what he was doing…just watch out, Matthew, once Cameron is walking, you will have a shadow right behind you!!!

Matthew loved running (and jumping)…a fast little guy who just kept on going…oh, the energy of a three year old, if only we could bottle some of that!!!

Oh, the trucks, they were enjoyed by both boys…but then again, what boys don’t want to play with trucks!!

As you can see, Cameron wants to give bubble blowing a try…or maybe sucking the bubbles (uck!) from the wand…he sure had fun trying!!

Oh, Cameron’s eyes…love, love, love…he is going to have the girls following him as he gets older (as is his big brother!!).

Look at that smile…so darn sweet!

Cameron was nearly 10 months old during the session, so his mom had the perfect shirt…jersey…for him to wear…#10, for Jake Locker!!

These photos say it all…they sure love and adore one another…SO darn cute, these brothers!!!!

And, it was time to leave…at least for Cameron!!

I had a blast with these boys and am looking forward to seeing them again in December for some family photos…I can only imagine how much they will grow and change…I do know that I’ll be busy running after both the boys as I’m sure Cameron will be following Matthew by then!!

Sweet Logan is here! | {Puyallup Newborn Photographer}

If you haven’t figured out in the past few months just how much I enjoy babies…then maybe you haven’t see all my posts on BABIES!! And, here is another one…just as sweet and adorable as all of the others…oh, boy (boy, this time!)…do I ever love my job, especially when I get the little ones! This little guy was just a week old the day he came to visit me (with his family in tow!) for his session! Logan Michael Swift arrived on July 24th and was welcome by mom, dad and big sister, Abigail! Of course, you’ve seen Abigail here before, she’s had her own “staring role” here, but this time, little brother gets the headline!! This family is special to myself and my family…we met dad (aka Michael) when he was about 4 years old in Tennessee and have been GREAT friends with his family ever since. We’ve been through such great times in their lives and this is another highlight that has been wonderful to share with them! I had the pleasure of meeting Logan the night he was born and capturing a few photos for them to share with their families…who live in Tennessee.

Little Logan is precious and so sweet to cuddle…and loved EVER so much by his parents and big sister. A new life for this family and such a blessing to them, a beautiful and healthy baby boy has now joined this happy family…to add even more happiness and joy to their lives!

I think I might even see a smile on Logan’s face…he’s obviously quite happy to have joined his parents!OH, how I love when parents cuddle their new babies…there isn’t a sweet sight…it’s so tender and heartwarming!Love this little face…so innocent! A side note…near the end of Logan’s session, he lost his umbilical cord…glad we got some photos with it in!!Bottom to top…literally…the cutest little bum…and SO much hair!!!
Abigail now has to share her mom and dad, but I think she will LOVE sharing with Logan…she’s so excited to be a big sister!!
See what I mean…a ton of hair…oh, how jealous the little girls with hardly any hair will be!!A very special visitor came out to meet Logan…his Nana, who is a dear friend of mine and I couldn’t let her leave without a few photos of her with her grandbabies!!I wonder what he’s thinking…..Little toes…I’m a sucker for the “little bits” of babies!!!One of my favorites…such a tender moment.Welcome Logan…I look forward to capturing some more memories as you grow!

Congratulations Michael and Allison on your very handsome little boy, he’s a cute as can be and I am so happy for all of you! Enjoy and cherish each and every moment…for they grow up far to quickly!!

Welcome to Ava | {Bremerton Newborn Photography}

The best gifts are those that are unexpected, or maybe not expected when you receive them! This beautiful little baby, Ava, came about 3 1/2 weeks early, not what her parents expected, but what an incredible blessing she is to them! Besides her parents, she joined her big sister, Brylee, who I had the pleasure of photographing over two years ago for her newborn photos as well. I had been on vacation and while I expected to come home and soon be planning a trip to meet Ava, I was surprised when I received an email saying she was here already…wow, this little girl certainly had her own idea of when she was going to enter the world! This family is always a delight to be around and photograph and on this happy occasion, it was even better to share such a joyous time with them. It had been just a week before I left on vacation when we did mom, Jessica’s, maternity photos…boy, what a good thing we did them early, or it wouldn’t have happened! Life with two precious little girls will keep mom and dad, Rick, busy, but oh, the love, memories and the blessings they have ahead of them are truly priceless! Big sister, Brylee, certainly loved little Ava and is very tender and gentle with her…I can see that besides being sisters, they will become great friends and that special relationship with last a lifetime…what wonderful adventures and memories they have ahead of them!!

Meet Ava Joy, just 13 days old!

Congratulations, Rick and Jessica, your new daughter is beautiful and so very sweet! I loved the time with all of you and can’t wait to capture more memories for all of you in the year ahead! Enjoy each and every day, they are precious and you will see just how quickly your “babies” will grow up…cherish it all!