Category Archives: Children

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Children ~ Big fun with Brayden!

Brayden’s mom, Mel & I met in the pediatrician’s office when he was one month old.  I came over to their house not long after to take newborn photos and since have met with their family for six month and one year photos.  So for Bray’s 18 month photo, my Lily (who is in love with Brayden by the way) got in on the fun.  I am so blessed to have met this little dude and to have become such great and fast friends with his mommy.  I love this kid - doesn’t he have the most amazing eyes!?!

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Sunny Days…

It was so amazing to take my girl out to the park today.  There was sun shining and we weren’t frozen solid when we got back in the car.  Oh, how I long for summer days.

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~ Ava’s Birth ~

What could be a better way to start off the new year then to see a baby being born?  Ava joined the world at 1 a.m. Monday morning at 7 lbs 6 oz and 20 1/2 inches.  Mom, Dad, midwife Christine Thain (so cool), doula Annie McLaulin (amazing) and midwifery students Deborah and Ashleigh were all in the room while Uncle and Grandparents were in another room anxiously awaiting to welcome sweet Ava.  What a beautiful and intense experience this was - thank you Judy and David for inviting me to be present!

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Seattle snow ‘08!

What fun we had this morning playing in the snow!  I don’t have any proper snow attire for the monkey so I put about three layers of clothing on her and then put some swim trunks and a rain slicker over top of everything in an attempt to keep out the wet.  She had a blast and managed not to get too wet!

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~ Maggie ~

Saturday, I headed down South to meet 5 month old Maggie & her parents for some photos in their home.  This little miss is the cutest with her natural ‘fauhawk’!  She was such a trouper with all of my ideas & outfit changes.  This family is beautiful & I am so happy to have met them.  Here are a few of my favorites from the day…

~ Liam ~

Last Sunday, I headed down to Olympia to meet with 5 month old Liam and his super cool parents.  We played with bubbles and blocks and wrapped him up in some holiday lights and ornaments.  What a sweet drool face this little one is - thanks for a great afternoon you guys!

~ A family in Woodinville ~

My 2nd family session last Saturday started at Chateau Ste. Michelle - the Fall leaves spread over their grounds are just gorgeous!  Sarah and her brother John were SO ready to make a pile of those leaves to jump in, which we did for sure, but first mom (Kelly) and dad (Anthony) gathered together with the kids for some family portraits.  It wasn’t long though before we were on the ground giggling and having fun finding lady bugs in the grass.  We then headed across the street to The Willows Lodge where the family dressed in their holiday flair for more portraits and a walk on the equally beautiful lodge grounds.  I had a lot of fun with Sarah twirling her ‘princess dress’ and with John while he chased the Canadian geese.  Here are a few of my favorites…

~ The Ursino Family ~

I woke up Saturday morning to the pouring rain and thought that both of my family portrait sessions scheduled for the day were doomed.  Luckily, mother nature pulled a fast one and gave us a really beautiful day for photos after all!

I started the morning down at Coulon Park with the Ursinos.  This is our second year together for portraits and the girls are getting to be such ladies!  They were so much fun to play with and although the grass was muddy we still jumped and ran and giggled.  I really enjoy this family - here are a couple of my faves from their session…

~ Miss Kirsten ~

Wednesday, I had big fun with Kirsten & her cool mom, Stacey.  Kirsten is turning 12 next week - she is a 4H grrl & introduced me to her bunny ‘Nefertiti’ & to her sweet play set.  After goofin’ in the backyard, we went up to her room.  As soon as I saw the enormous pile of stuffed animals, I thought of that scene in E.T. when he hid in the kid’s closet - loved it!  We then headed out into their neighborhood - there was a church nearby with some lawns covered with leaves.  We happened to show up just has three men with leaf blowers were cleaning up.  Kirsten (with a little coaching from mom) ran over to them and they blew a TON of leaves on her - after their big pile was made, she jumped right in.  Lastly, we headed over to Luther Burbank park where Kirsten played her guitar a little.  I just love how her toes curl up when she’s concentrating!  Kirsten is made of awesome & I am so happy to have met her.  Thanks for a great day you guys!

It’s Keaton time!!

Little Miss Keaton is turning two and I had so much fun with her, her momma and daddy last Saturday afternoon!  I got to her house just as she was waking from her nap, so our first few photos were a little sleepy, but soon after, we headed outside to play in the garden and jump on the stairs.  We took a little walk in their neighborhood and then headed inside for a tea party and some snacks.  Thanks for a fun afternoon Keaton - my Miss Lil is so excited to come play with you!