Category Families | Terri Beloit PhotoBlog

March 1, 2012 by Terri

Preparing for Baby | {Jess’ 1st Baby Shower}

This post is a very personal one for me…it’s the first baby shower for my daughter…who is my baby, our youngest and it doesn’t seem possible that she’s old enough to be starting a family of her own! While I know she IS old enough, has been happily married for a few years, is teaching first grade (and has ALL my respect for that!)…it still is hard to think of my “little girl” getting ready to have one of her own…a little girl, yes…as you will see, PINK is the theme of shower, indicating it is a girl! Emma Lynn will be her name and needless to say, we are SO very excited for her to arrive…when it’s time!! Jessalyn, or Jess as we call her is our youngest (of two children) and after testing us the first year of her life (cholicy, hated riding in the car and liked to keep us awake at night for hours!!)…we aren’t holding that against her as she has been a wonderful daughter and to see her blossom and grow into a very lovely young woman and soon to be mother is heartwarming! It brings tears to my eyes, thinking about just what an incredible mother she will be, as her husband will make an AWESOME dad…we love Sean dearly and couldn’t be any happier for the two of them. As Jess tells the story, the day after they were married, Sean asked when could they start their family!! Jess had other ideas and plans – to finish school and start her career, which she did, but now the time finally arrived and besides my husband and myself…and Sean’s parents, as well…we all couldn’t be any happier for the two (soon to be three) of them!! Miss Emma is due the end of April/first of May…and as that time nears, we’ll all be excitedly running to our phones each time it rings…waiting to hear someone is on her way!

Sean’s mom, Lorraine, along with her aunt and some friends, threw this shower for Jess…it was lovely and what great gifts Jess (and Emma!) received…can’t wait to see her in the outfits or wrapped in the blankets!! As you can imagine, there will be more of this family on the blog in the months and years ahead….and I’m sure you’ll hear quite soon after Emma makes her entrance, that she’s here!

Someone didn’t guess very well on the circumference around Jess and Emma!!!A lovely homemade fleece blanket for Emma…I am thinking her mom and dad might just use that on cold nights before she arrives!!

Lorraine made an absolutely darling diaper cake…so creative!!!!Isn’t the cake beautiful…and delicious as well! Almost too pretty to eat!!!Jess is truly glowing…she looks fabulous and certainly “carries” pregnancy quite well!Our other granddaughter, Jayden, sure enjoyed the shower and didn’t waste any time digging into her piece of cake.Some lovely favors for the guests…to enjoy during a nice soaking bath on what was a rather cold winter day!Jess with her generous hosts, Amy Weisbeck, Lorraine Patterson, Aunt Rainy and Jordan Weisbeck…with the guest of honor, Jess.

February 28, 2012 by Terri

Week EIGHT of fifty-two | {joy}

A bit late in posting last week’s theme, but no need to worry, it’s finally here!! One thing (of many) that brings joy to my life is family and I know that at times we all take family for granted, but you just don’t know what is ahead, so we all need to remember to appreciate and soak up EVERY minute you have with family!! Be grateful for what time you have with them and don’t regret putting off what you can do today! As of now, we have one granddaughter, well, actually, two, but the second is about 2 months away from delivery, so she’s not here just quite yet, but we are SO very anxious for her arrival. Grandchildren are AMAZING gifts and bring so much JOY to those who are blessed with them and our granddaughter is truly a shining star in our lives. She always makes me smile, makes me forget about my troubles, makes me laugh and warms me up with love when I’m around here. On this afternoon, we went to “play” in the “winter weather” around here and as you can see, we had a great time and the temperature or precipitation didn’t matter a bit, we just had fun…and this is what JOY is to me…fun and happiness!!

Wishing each of you a wonderful week, filled with lots of JOY and love…and remember to take the time for those you love and care about…let them know just how much they mean to you….TODAY!!

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February 13, 2012 by Terri

Brylee turns TWO | {Bremerton Family Photographer}

What a TREAT it was to see sweet little Brylee again…although I must say, she’s sure grown since I saw her a year ago! This darling turned two last month and I’ve had the pleasure of photographer her since she was born! Watching little ones grow into toddlers (and beyond) is the most amazing thing and to think that it’s part of my job…how lucky am I! Besides watching this beautiful little one grow up, I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her parents…they are the such delightful people and incredible parents…and I’ve loved creating the relationship we have over the past two years! Talk about a blessing…on the day we were going to do Brylee’s photos, the forecast was for SUN…yes, I said SUN…and if you are at all familiar with the Pacific Northwest in January, February (March and April for that matter)…sunshine is a rare thing, especially when it comes with some mild temperatures and this day we had both…it was 60 degrees! Holy smokes, that doesn’t happen often, and we were all so happy…and welcomed the opportunity to get Brylee outside for some photos…it was so much fun! Bubbles and her new bike were the highlight of our time outside, oh, as well as a bit of “yard work” that she was working on, pulling a bit of grass and some of the dormant plants that were in the beds…Brylee enjoyed the outdoors as much as the rest of us! I’ll tell you, this beauty grabbed my heart as well as my husband’s when we were there, she was so sweet and wanted to make sure we were included in everything she did and we got the biggest hugs when we left…oh, that’s the best bonus ever from a session!!

Brylee showed us how she likes to dance with her Dora doll…this girl has got great moves!!

There isn’t much sweeter than a little girl and her daddy…love this photo of them…and you can see where she gets her beauty…from her mom!!

The smiles just kept coming…she was amazing and such a great little “model” for her session…she just kept shining through the entire time!

Her new bike, she’d just gotten and wow, she knew just what to do on this, she took right off pedaling….what a pro!

Brylee was also great with the bubbles and even shared once in a while with her parents! And, like any girl, she wanted to check out the photos…so she got a sneak peek from the back of the camera!!

Such a happy little girl, smiling and chattering away through the whole session!

What a delightful family…and the exciting part is that in July, they will be adding to their family! I’m so excited for them and CAN’T wait to meet the newest family member…I know that Brylee with be a great big sister!!

She was quite the hostess…and offered both my husband and myself tea as well as little cakes and even gave us refills…SO much fun!!

This beautiful and precious smile says it all…she is a very happy and fun two year-old who made my job SO much fun on this beautiful winter afternoon! Thank you, Brylee, Rick and Jessica…you are all awesome!

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