Tacoma Family Photographer

 by Terri

Wallman Family | {Tacoma Family Photographer}

Ahhh, finally the weather cooperated for an outdoor session for this family and not only was it dry, but we had lot of sunshine…SO happy!!! The Wallman family…Ed, Kerry, Maddy and Max have become friends over the past couple of years as I’ve gotten to know them during their sessions and I really look forward to seeing them each time! It’s so hard to believe that Maddy is 5 1/2 and headed to kindergarten next year and Max…he just turned 2 in April – I remember the day Kerry told me she was expecting him…it doesn’t seem possible that so much time has passed! Maddy and Max…both are such cute kiddos and both have such amazing hair…Maddy…long, wavy brown hair that flows so lovely in the breeze and then there is Max…with his absolutely adorable blond curls…my oh my…such CUTIES!!

I love this photo of Max…such an sweet and innocent little one…who has lots of energy and kept me on my toes! He made me work for his shots and it was SO worth it!!Not much sweeter than a daddy and his kiddos…LOVE!!Max sure loves his MAMA!

I managed to grab a quick couple of shots of mom and dad…which were quick as the kids took off as soon as they realized they weren’t in the photos!! LOLWhat a wonderful family…Maddy and Max sure a lucky to have such great parents who totally adore them! ~ SWING TIME ~YEAH….sunshinePlaytime with daddy!These brown eyes are amazing with Max’s blond curls!

Family foot wear…love their colors…all suited to their personal tastes!!A momma and her babies…you always want to keep them little like this!Make a wish….
So happy we had sunshine and a warm day for your session, Ed and Kerry…you are a delightful family and I hope you enjoy these photos…and know that more are coming your way!

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 by Terri

Emma SMASHES it! | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

Just over a short year ago, our lives were blessed with the addition of a new granddaughter, Emma Lynn, who although she arrived early, it didn’t dampen our excitement or love that we had for her. Her first month was spent in the hospital, and once she came home, she fit perfectly into the lives of her parents, Sean and Jessalyn. Emma is their first child and let me tell you that these two new parents are amazing and naturals at this parenting thing!! I know that their roles as parenting didn’t start out quite as they expected, but they both stepped up to the task and didn’t bat an eye at what was involved the first month. Now, she’s over a year old and absolutely perfect!! She’s petite, but very mighty and likes to explore, and isn’t afraid to venture into “unknown” territory! She’s going to be an active and keep her parents on her toes!

For her cake smash, just a few days before her birthday, she was introduced to a cupcake, icing…aka…SUGAR!! Her first taste of the icing, she wasn’t sure about the texture, but continued tasting (and playing with it!)…and then we gave her a taste of the cake part, which she loved…absolutely LOVED and couldn’t get it in fast enough! It was so darn cute…and I must say, that the cake smash is one of my favorite parts of a one year old’s session…it’s such a joy to watch and a time that the little once can play with their food and not be told no!! Emma didn’t let us down, she made a good mess, really enjoyed her introduction into sugar and had lots of fun!

The cupcake was from Wanna Cupcake…I HIGHLY recommend them, their cupcakes are D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S…..

And…she’s done, ready to be cleaned up…and standing on her own for a couple of seconds…which will soon be longer and then walking…then the really busy times begin for her!!

BATHTIME…she loved it!!

Okay, I couldn’t resist the “naked buns” of this little cutie…all babies must have a few of these photos, for if nothing else to embarrass them when they are teenagers, but hopefully, to show just how darn cute they are!

Keep your eyes peeled for a post in the near future from Emma’s FIRST Birthday party…it was a blast and so fun to see her take it all in! Thank you all for indulging me with my personal posts, but I just can’t resist!

 

 

 

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 by Terri

Hello Hailey | {Puyallup Baby Photography}

This absolutely adorable little one is Hailey, who is now six months old. She first made an appearance here shortly after she was born and I so look forward to when the babies return during their first year. She was full of smiles and plenty of giggles (baby giggles are the BEST!!), during the session and such a relaxed and happy baby. It’s obvious her parents have totally fallen in love with her…even  more than from the first session and are ever so attentive! I asked if Hailey was sitting by herself yet…something that is either something most at this age have either just mastered, or are working on. Hailey was working on it, but I think by the end of the session, I’d say, she had come close to mastering it…she had good balance and seemed pleased with herself for her new skill! You will see that this cutie has a great smile and I just love her sweet little nose wrinkle when she smiles…it’s the cutest!!!

These two photos cracked me up…in the first one, Hailey had such a serious look on her face and so dad tried to copy her in the second photo…I think she’s already teasing and playing games with her daddy!!

A mommy’s shoulder is the most comforting place in the world when you are little…whether happy, sad, tired or hungry…it’s always the RIGHT place!OH, how I love watching babies play with…and “eat” their toes…ahhh, the flexibility of a baby, amazing and something I can’t even imagine!! LOLAs you can see…this sweet one is SO very loved by her parents!!I LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos…her sweet smile and expressions will melt your heart!

Oh…shoes, something new and intriguing!!

Hailey was lucky enough to have the Easter Bunny bring her a few new “WubbNub’s” this year…and wow, something that is a great invention…much easier to keep track of and for the little ones…to hold on to!!I must say that these two photos might just be among my favorite from the session…so sweet…mommy & daughter…LOVE!And, Hailey sure loves her daddy as well…it’s heartwarming!!Tags…a fascination that definitely entertains her for quite a while!OH…the cutest expressions…it just never ended!!A big grin and lots of giggles…the best!!A girl and her pearls…starting her young…I told her daddy to start shopping!! LOLA beautiful and very happy family…I so enjoyed my time with Hailey and her parents…and I can’t wait until her one year session!!!

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