Carter is ONE | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

Sweet Carter was a great way to start out my Sunday this past weekend. It has been a year since this cutie was in the studio and I was so excited to have him back again and see how he’s grown! I’ve had the benefit of seeing him on Facebook some and occasionally as he walked by our home with his grandpa (grandparents live in our neighborhood)…but to have him to photograph was a true delight! When Carter entered the world, he came a bit early and had a short stay in the hospital, but oh, he’s all boy and 100% up to what a one year old should be doing…it’s a delight to see!! Of course, he brought along dad and mom…who he likes to keep close by…it’s refreshing to see this little guy loved oh so very much and thriving and growing…can’t wait to see him next time!!

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Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0017But he wasn’t sure about the cake…and was quite clean with his “cake smash!”Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0018Couldn’t resist taking the last one above…I know, he’s not happy or smiling, but the tears and crying is okay…it’s HIS party and he can cry if he wants to!! Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0019Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0020Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0021Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0022He had much more fun with his rings while sitting on mommy’s lap than the cake!!Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0023Carter_Puyallup_Baby_0024Abby and Ken…you have a very handsome little guy and it was a delight to see the two of you, but especially Carter….he was a lot of fun to hang out with during his session!!

Leible Family | {Tacoma Family Photographer}

This family ROCKS and I can’t say enough how much I enjoy them and REALLY, REALLY look forward to their sessions. It’s been 4 1/2 years since I met them, when their oldest, Brylee, was just born…and it has truly been my pleasure to follow their family as they’ve grown and get to know them over the years. They have become good friends and I love the girls…they are SO sweet and stinkin’ cute…and their parents are the nicest people! This is why I LOVE my job…clients become friends and even more…and being around people like this just make your day! So…on this bright and sunny day when I got to hang out with Rick, Jessica, Brylee and Ava…it was the best!! Watching the girls grow is so much fun…they are not only beautiful girls, but very sweet, have great manners and are a ton of fun!! Ava, just turned two and oh my, watching her warms my heart…such a cute and spunky personality and she adores her big sister…and the smiles just light up wherever she is!  Brylee, wow, so grown up, she was very helpful, followed directions beautifully and I loved all the stories she had to tell me…she is very bright and gives the best hugs!! Seeing the sisters together was a little glimpse into what my daughter’s life will be in a couple of years, as she’s expecting her second daughter any day…and all I can wish for is that her girls are as close and kind as Brylee and Ava are!! Of course, the two most important people in this family…dad and mom, who are the kindest people, so easy to talk to and beautiful themselves…they deserve all the credit for this girls, they are incredible parents and I just love being around families like this! Ahhh, I am lucky to know them…and even luckier that I get to photograph them as often as I do!!

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Wallman Family | {Tacoma Family Photograph}

What a wonderful treat it was to have such BEAUTIFUL weather for this session with the Wallman family! It seems that for the past couple of sessions with them, we’ve been either rescheduling due to weather or dodging “not so ideal” weather with an alternative location. On this absolutely GORGEOUS Friday afternoon, we had sunshine, and LOTS of it! It was a delightful change from what we’ve had in the past and it was warm and we were all dry…whoo hooo!!  Ed, Kerry, Maddy and Max are such fun to hang out with and I always look forward to their sessions, so we can catch up and I can see what the kids are up to! This past year Maddy started kindergarden…which doesn’t seem possible and will be in the first grade in the fall…I love watching my “kids” grow up through their sessions. This year the beach was a perfect choice and a nice location for this day! Some exploring, some playing, lots of sand, a bit of “oooey-gooey” something that Max found (turned out to be melted chocolate…which ended up on his shirt), a sucker or two, bare feet, bubbles, swings, slides, hugs, kisses, plenty of smiles, a few tears (poor Max!) and of course, bright sunshine!! Here is a peek at their family session!! Enjoy!! 😉

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