Beautiful Kara | {Puyallup Newborn Photography}

A new baby welcomed into a family is one of the most heartwarming things that can happen to a couple and a family and this little beauty is SO very loved, as you will see in these photos. Abbie and Chris visited me earlier this spring for their maternity photos and I enjoyed talking with them about becoming parents. It’s normal to be excited as well as a bit nervous – these two had been planning and were ready for little Kara’s arrival (except for deciding on her name until she was born!)…although I don’t think they fully understood just how much they would fall in love with her and how quickly she became their everything! It’s incredible to watch a new parent with their child…and to hear just how much they love their new little one and and all the stories of the first few days…I will never get tired of hearing and seeing that! Sweet little Kara has a full head of dark hair and was just a pure delight during her session. A confession…I love the stolen little hugs and sniffs of “new baby” that I get during newborn sessions…it’s the BEST! Abbie and Chris are going to be amazing parents…they are totally committed to this sweet baby and I’m sure will only fall in love with her more and more each day!

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Abbie’s Expecting | {Puyallup Maternity Photographer}

What a neat couple I had the pleasure of meeting last month…Abbie and Chris are expecting their first child, a girl at the end of April! They are both excited and anxious to meet the new addition to their family…and after spending some time with them, I know this little girl is in for a treat…she’s going to have some GREAT parents!! Abbie’s session and a Babe’s First Year session were a shower gift and I’m so excited to get to know them better and even more excited to meet their little girl once she arrives! A beautiful and glowing mother to be, who looks fabulous, with a husband who adores her…I loved watching the connection between these two and capturing some special photos to share with their families and daughter once she enters the world!

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Abbie and Chris…I can’t wait to hear about your little one’s arrival and look forward to seeing you two soon after and meeting your daughter…best of luck for an easy delivery…and on time, Abbie!!

Ainsley and her parents | {Tacoma Family Photography}

With the mild winter we’ve had in the area lately, it was just our luck that the day scheduled for Ainsley’s 5 year session was a very chilly morning…although, we had some beautiful sunshine and despite the cold…it turned out to be an awesome session! It’s been a year since I’ve seen this little beauty and oh my goodness, how she’s grown and what fun it was to hang out with her! Last year she was a bit shy and not so sure about letting go of her mom for the photos…and this year, it was nothing like that! Ainsley was SO much fun and the smiles just kept coming, along with lots of giggles and silliness! It’s such a delight to watch my clients grow up…I first met Ainsley when she was just 6 months old and I’ve loved every session with her! She had both mom and dad (aka…Meghan and Dave) with her for this session as well…and there was an extra reason this session was so special! Mom is expecting another little one (a girl!!) early this summer…so we added a little bit of maternity into Ainsley’s session…a perfect reason to celebrate a very sweet 5 year old who will soon become a big sister!!!

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It was heartwarming to see what a close and special relationship Ainsley has with her dad…you can see the admiration is mutual! <3storyboard004Isn’t Meghan beautiful…of course, she’s a beauty to begin with but is truly glowing as she carries their new little addition!storyboard005storyboard006storyboard007storyboard008Momma and Ainsley…boy, is Dave a lucky man!!storyboard009This cutie was a BLAST to hang out with…loved her energy and such a sweet personality!storyboard010storyboard011storyboard012storyboard013storyboard014It was too funny…Ainsley had her own ideas about this session and was often directing all of us…and what a great job she did!storyboard015storyboard016storyboard017Smiles…they just kept coming…and I loved EVERY SINGLE ONE!!storyboard018A very blessed and loved little girl who will soon be sharing her parents, although I am sure the love with just continue to grow with a new baby!

Meghan and Dave…thank you for sharing a rather chilly morning with me…it was such fun and so great to see all of you! I can’t wait to meet your new daughter in a couple of months!