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She’s officially old…

February 19, 2010

but still as hot as can be!

Just wanted to wish one of my BFF’s Emily of emily g photography a very very very happiest of birthdays today.  In a few days she’ll be adding another sweet thing to her brood.  A great week for her indeed.  Another decade older & the arrival of Griffin soon!

Here’s some photos I’d like to share of my sweet friend, her family and her belly.  :)

From our photo swap back in October last year…

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I adore her family so.

And from her maternity session taken December of last year…

The lady is stunning inside and out. I’m honored to call her my friend.

Happy Birthday Em. You are loved.

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My Supergirls! ( oregon child photographer )

November 1, 2009

Before Halloween, I talked to the girls extensively about what they’ll be dressed up as.  Malia wanted to be Ariel, The Little Mermaid, use the same dress she used on her fifth birthday earlier in the summer and she wanted me to color her hair red with that red powdery spray you can get at Sally Beauty Supply.  Jenna wanted to be Tinkerbell and use the same costume she wore on her birthday party when she turned two last year.  But, I wanted something different.  So I toted the girls over to Toys R Us and Target and found two identical costumes that just super adorable!  Behold… my Supergirls!

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Sure! ( oregon child photographer )

October 28, 2009

When I hear that answer from a toddler, I could tell it’s going to be a fantastic session.  This is little Keara.  She’s turning 3 very very soon and loves to giggle.  She has the cutest toothy smile and my goodness could a little redhead in pigtails be any cuter?  I think not.

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Most of our time together was spent looking for birdies in the sky and making silly faces.

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I just adore the colors in this jacket of hers.  It really brings out her bright blue eyes and red hair.

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Isn’t her toothy grin just so cute!

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She was having so much fun inspecting all the wonders of fall.  So I just let her.

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Thank you Keara for spending a few minutes with me.  I enjoyed our walk around your neighborhood.  Can you do me a favor and teach my girls that they should always say “Sure!” to me?  :)

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Pooltime fun with their daddy.

October 18, 2009

If you don’t already know, Jerry’s in the Air Force Reserves.  So once a month during a weekend, we drive up to Tacoma, Washington.  Sometimes we get lucky and stay at a hotel.  Sometimes that hotel has an awesome pool & spa.  Here are some pictures of my loves having fun.  :)   I just adore them!

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Malia J.  I need to remember to enroll her in swim classes again.  On this day she learned how to float on her back.

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Sweet Jenna Bean.  She loves to swim and I’ll have enroll her in swim classes too.  But first, she needs to get rid of those pesky diapers!

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They love using the spa more than the pool for some reason.  Haha.

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Lia and her daddy.

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Jenna and her daddy.

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Purple polka dot umbrella

October 16, 2009

Tiffany received a gift certificate from her sweet cousin, Amy last Christmas and decided to use it on a nice fall day.  We took photos of her and her darling little girl, Claire.  Days before the session we were so worried about the weather.  The rain would not stop pouring.  I told Tiffany to just be prepared because the session can still go on.  Just bring Claire some little rainboots and a cute umbrella and we should be good to go!  Fast forward to the day of the session and the skies parted and gave us some sun.  Sun!  We were overjoyed and the session went off without a hitch.  Except for 3 white balloons flying into the sky way before we wanted them to.  But that’s okay.  I got more than enough cute photos of sweet little Claire!

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See, isn’t she just adorable!

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Claire and her gorgeous mommy, Tiffany.

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Our favorite topic? Pizza!

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We did end up breaking out the umbrella.  But not on the count of rain, just because Claire wanted to show off her twirling skills!

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Capturing moments like this is EXACTLY why I just love my job!

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Thank you thank you thank you again Tiffany and Claire for spending a wonderful fall afternoon with me!

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Remembering Mahm. ( oregon child photographer )

October 4, 2009

It’s been three years since we’ve lost my mother.  I wish I could say it’s gotten easier.  It hasn’t.  I remember her daily.  Malia does too.  I look at my little girls and remember my mom’s face and her skin and her touch.  And most especially her smile.  This year on the anniversary of my mom’s death, as I stared at my girls, I saw a special glimmer in their eye.  I know that she’s still here with us.

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I miss you mommy.  But I know you’re still here.  In my daughters.  You’re still here.

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my sweet sweet little girls ( oregon child photographer )

September 24, 2009

A few days ago, one of my BFF’s and awesome fellow photog, jenifer johnston, set up a super sweet photo session for my two daughters.  She found Malia & Jenna the cutest skirts and orchestrated the cutest party ever.

Here are a few photos I took from that day!  Let’s hope you don’t get a cavity from the sweetness.

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Ring pops make any kid happy.  :)

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Jenna Bean looks so much like her late grandma Lulu here.

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Malia J, my girl of many faces.

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Yeah, she’s pretty cute.

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She wouldn’t share any of those gumballs with me.

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Checking out mommy’s fave, lemon drops!

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Better make that appointment to the dentist stat!

Thanks jenifer for organizing this and for being such a wonderful friend to me and a wonderful auntie to my little girls.  We love you!

xoxox,

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A sweet family session. ( oregon family & child photographer )

July 15, 2008

with a family that I’ve known for forever!  The mommy, Heidi, and I have had our shares of infertility challenges.  But here we are now!  Two kiddos later!  I met up with them at her parents house by the beach and boy was it a magical morning.

Here’s their little boy running to his momma.  Truly a magical moment.  :)

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And the two kids having a cup of tea together in the backyard.  Don’t you just love their dress up costumes!

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And here’s a tender moment I captured between a granddaughter and her “Oma.”

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Thank you Heidi and family for allowing me into your home to take memorable pictures of you!

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Congratulations Neena & Clinton! ( oregon wedding photographer )

July 14, 2008

You remember them right? My cousin Neena and her fiance were my first engagement session.  Now they’re finally husband and wife!  Congrats you guys!

They had an awesome wedding photographer so I made sure I didn’t step on too many toes to grab a few pictures.

The beautiful, yummy cake!

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The gorgeous couple!

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Ring the bell so the bride & groom could smooch!!

My two munchkins were flower girls and they loved dancing on the spiffy dance floor.  Hehe.

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And baby makes three. ( oregon newborn baby & child photographer )

July 5, 2008

I did a maternity session in Yakima about a month ago and was able to return to do a newborn session!  It’s a boy and he’s a cutie pie!

Here he is!  Baby boy Carter.

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Here’s sweet picture of the daddy and Carter.

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And an equally adorable one of the mommy and Carter.

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And lastly here’s the last shot with all three kiddos.  Older siblings Grace and Jake.  Baby Carter.

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Much thanks to the Heintz-Russell family for your graciousness.  I had so much fun with you all for both the maternity/family and newborn/family sessions.  I can’t wait to see you all again!

P.S.  Thanks to my wonderful second assistant, Andrea too!

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