Not so long ago you fit snug inside your beautiful momma.
You arrived and filled your parents arms.
In a blink of an eye, you turned one. How fast you’ve grown!
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A first year is not complete without an album…
“For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.” 1 Samuel 1:27
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As a photographer, capturing my own kids is the most challenging. There is nothing new and exciting about the studio for them and they are all too familiar with the crazy lady behind the camera. So this time I decided to employ the help of a big sucker. Originally, I was just trying to get a few updated photos of Eli with Curious George, we’ve been taking pictures with him since Eli was born, but Blake discovered that I was handing out suckers and wanted one as well. Blake adores Eli and loves making him giggle, which he knows all the secrets on how to make Eli bubble with laughter.
Brian arrived home from work and jumped in on a few photos. Eli LOVES his Daddy! They’ve shared a special bond since day one. Anywhere Brian goes, Eli is sure to follow (or scream and fall apart about not getting to). When Eli was itty bitty, Brian would wear him around and they did all sorts of fun stuff, including working on cars and motorcycles. I often wonder if Eli will instinctively know how to fix a bike or become an amazing photographer when he is older, because of his early exposure.
Finally, I managed to get Eli to stay in place long enough to get a few images of him and Curious George alone. The sweet hugs only came after he would knock Curious George off the chair with a football and we would tell him that CG was hurt and needed some loving. Silly little boy!
Life is fleeting, years rush past and little girls grow up so fast! Let me take time out to be glad that mine’s still here with me.
And though I’m busy through the day, let me take time out to play. Let me take time out to smile, to linger with her for a while.
To invite her under the table for tea and dress up silly as can be. Let me take time out to sing and dance and skip and twirl and swing.
To splash in puddles when it rains and make her fancy daisy chains. Let me take time out to hear about the things that she holds dear.
Let me tuck her in at night, hear her prayers, turn off the light. And for one more moment let me pray and thank God that we shared this day!
~ Author Unknown
Disney’s Frozen was the must have theme for Miss Bella’s 5th birthday. Playing make believe on Bella’s own wintery backdrop while listening to our favorite Frozen songs resulted in some of my favorite pictures I have captured of her over the years. Mom and sister even got in on the fun!
Of course, we couldn’t resist including their new kitty, Elsa! Honestly, she is the sweetest, most laid back kitty I have ever met and I worked at a veterinary clinic for a year. We even took her outside on a leash for a little playtime after the photo session. I think Elsa is special, even though I hear all Ragdoll kitties are this awesome.