Full Circle

April 25, 2010 | Filed Under babies, kids, studio 

I met Jason and Liz a looooong time ago in a land far far away. Over the years we have lost touch a little here and there, but thanks to facebook (and a slight addiction for Jason and I to it…but don’t tell anyone…) we’ve been able to keep our friendship in tip top shape. I couldn’t have been more excited to find out that Liz was pregnant with a baby girl a few months back and was THRI-to the-ILLED when they mentioned me taking newborn pictures. Way back in the day, when their son was born, I snapped some photos of him brand spankin’ new. They were, most definitely, my first newborn customers. How wonderful that I was able to capture their daughter’s squishy newness for them. 

First I got to hang out with Gavin for a bit. Gavin is smart as a whip. When his parents said “see? science can apply to photography, too, Gavin!” I thought “uh oh. i may be on an episode of are you smarter than the kid you’re taking pictures of.” Gavin did a great job explaining some things to me and when he needed a break, he went outside and taught my dog tricks. Great friends, fantastic pics and my dog had someone to play with…I’d call that a win/win/WIN!

Thanks, buddy! It was nice meeting you (again) and I can’t wait until we can hang out again!

Now, onto the little sister. 

Meet Miss Mairin.

I could almost stop right there, right? Really, how much cute can one shove into a single post?

She was happy as a clam in this basket and blanket. No fussing, no wiggling…just happy and content with her little back wrinkles and big squeezy cheeks. BTW, she came complete with dimples…baby fever, anyone?

How about now?

Gavin did take a break from dog whispering to hang with his baby sis for just a bit.

{sigh} I think I’m in love with the next two images.

It makes my heart fuzzy to know that as these two get older, they will have these images to look back on. Relationships between siblings aren’t always black and white portrait worthy (my household can attest to that) but when you can see the love in a big brothers eyes and see how tender he is with his baby sister so early in her life, you know that that won’t ever fade. He’ll love her forever and ever. 

Congratulations, Jason and Liz! Phase two of Mission: Create and Raise Amazing Children is a complete success! Thank you so much for spending the evening with me…it was a pleasure!

Until next time,

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