Jayden turns EIGHT | {Special People}

A special girl just turned EIGHT last month and each of those eight years has been a blessing and filled with love and joy…as this is our oldest granddaughter! Jayden…who made my husband and I grandparents for the first time is a shining star in our lives and all those know and love her! Here’s a little bit about this beautiful girl…

  • LOVES animals and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up
  • is silly and can make some of the goofiest faces!
  • ADORES her little cousin and loves spending time with her…and is great role model
  • is a GREAT reader
  • has many friends and probably no enemies
  • gives the best hugs and kisses
  • LOVES her family, unconditionally
  • is a wild sleeper and just might kick in her sleep
  • has a great imagination
  • LOVES to play GO FISH and is very good at it…and usually wins!!
  • isn’t sure about math, but is pretty good at it
  • her favorite foods are oatmeal, tuna, quiona, brussel sprouts and just about any fruit
  • is really good at cartwheels and can be found doing them whenever possible
  • is kind, considerate and caring
  • is becoming quite the jokester (thanks to her uncle and dad!)
  • likes to sleep in when possible (normal kid!!)
  • is beautiful AND smart
  • has become a great little model for me (aka…Mimi)
  • is very helpful with chores
  • her favorite color is purple
  • likes boots
  • has amazing brown eyes
  • is a really good soccer player
  • is a fast runner and good athlete
  • likes really crazy socks
  • and OH, so much more!!

So, here are some photos from the past month of Jayden…you will see silly and funny faces, beautiful smiles, serious looks, playing, hugging, sharing and more…but be warned…there are LOTS of photos…just because, I can!!

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Happy Birthday Jayden…Papa and I love you very much and wish you a lifetime of happiness filled with everything your heart desires…the world is filled with endless possibilities and you can do whatever YOU want!!

Sweet Hailey | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

What a delight when you have a joy of watching a baby grow and change…and to have the opportunity to capture some special memories of the first year of a baby’s life…it’s about the best job I can think of! I SO love seeing a baby grow and change over the first year and seeing this beautiful little one was a delight when she arrived for her one year session. Hailey is not only an adorable baby, but what a sweet and gentle disposition she has…she was so much fun and I was charmed with her precious smiles, which never seemed to end during the session. A happy and loved little one, as you will see, this one year old has a wonderful life ahead of her, with loving parents and a lifetime of endless opportunities!

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What a hoot it was to watch Hailey with her cup “CAKE” smash…she was precise, thorough and quite dainty…leaving very little to clean up afterwards!!
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Jason and Shari…it was great to see all of you last weekend…your daughter is truly a gift and it was my pleasure to photograph her this past year! I can’t wait to see what she has ahead in her life…it will be great things!! These years and priceless…soak up every minute of it!

Cameron | {Emerald Ridge HS Senior}

It really is true that you realize how time has passed….when you see kids as high school seniors, who you can clearly recall just being born! Cameron is a senior at Emerald Ridge High School and it really doesn’t seem possible. Just over 18 years ago, our family moved to Puyallup (from Tennessee) and during that first year, I remember visiting Cameron’s parents and meeting their new son…and now, WOW…this handsome and tall young man is about to graduate and start a new chapter in his life. Cameron’s family, although not related to mine, we do consider them family! His grandma is my God mother and she grew up with my mom…and I grew up with Cameron’s aunts…so I pretty partial to this family!!  Let me tell you, Cameron may be quiet and not outspoken, but is he ever a bright and driven young man! Besides being in the band, he plays on the tennis team for ER and also plays (very well, mind you!) the piano…he’s multitalented and well rounded!! Cameron was a great sport on this rather warm afternoon and as with most senior boys…they are doing this for their mom’s…and this was the case here, but he also knew that it was a step, a part of moving forward in his life and he had some great ideas and suggestions for the session! We also managed to bring in his dad and younger brother for some family photos as well…what a great family and Cameron’s parents, Kevin and Dianna, have done an outstanding job in raising Cameron…I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!!

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I loved watching this…Cameron wasn’t thrilled about a kiss from mom, but he knew it meant a lot to him mom…and the connection between them really shines through…so special!storyboard018

Cameron…here’s to your future…the world has endless possibilities and I know that you will go after whatever it is your heart desires…and totally succeed!!