K Family Session | Family Photography, Sammamish WA

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the K Family at Pine Lake Park for a family picture session. We had actually planned for a lovely cool fall session, but the weather here in the PNW decided differently - it was still SUMMER! 

On a really bright, warm day we tried our best to hide in the shade and keep cool. What a sweet family this is, it is not every day that you get to photograph triplets, and four beautiful children in total!

We had lots of giggles and laughs and I hope the kids enjoyed it a little too! 

Many, many thanks to the K Family for my 'back-to-business in Seattle' session - it was a blessing to share it with you. And I hope these pictures will be enjoyed for a long time to come.

Beautiful Baby Boy B | Newborn Photography, Atlanta GA

Several weeks ago I was blessed to take pictures of sweet baby boy B, whom I'd actually already taken pictures of....albeit in his Mum's tummy! I love it when I get to follow the story from belly to baby, it is so special.

It took a bit longer before we were all set up to take these pictures so the adorable bundle was already 5 weeks old by the time I got him in-front of my camera. It was a little more challenging, since he was not longer in his "floppy", "totally sleepy" stage. But we captured some very adorable pictures anyway.

I'm sure you'll love the little rolls!

We ended up doing a 2 part session because it wasn't so easy to get this little guy settled. So we took the first set of the pictures at home and on another day we headed outside to Sims Lake Park.

 

One big step into Kindergarten - first day of school at Buford Elementary

So last week Friday was a really big day for me, but probably even bigger for my little guy, Alex. He started Kindergarten. For those of you not in the USA, this is "BIIIIG" School. 

Alex was successful in being chosen to attend Buford Elementary School on a tuition basis, which meant a little interview with the Principle as well as a Kindergarten readiness test. We (and I mean Ben & I) were slightly nervous the day we went to the meeting - going to the Principles office....you know. But as it turns out, we had nothing to worry about

And here we are several months later and our big, little guy is off to school - we are Buford Wolves!

The first day started off with some tears, my tears, early in the morning before I had even woken Alex up. I pulled myself together and managed pretty well throughout the rest of the day. Although for some peculiar reason I shed a tear when the teacher spoke Alex's name into her walkie-talkie at car pool time - go figure!

Alex seemed to have had a great day. This week has been a bit of an adjustment as he gets used to early mornings and long, active days. But I have no doubt that Alex is in fabulous hands and that he will excel and grow and love every moment doing it.

In the pictures you'll see a largish orange cone.It is a "Schultüte" - a German tradition. Ben and I made this one for our "I-Männeken". When kids start school in Germany they all get this fun cone stuffed with treats and little presents and all sorts of goodies. Needless to say Alex loved it!

My dear, sweet child, my handsome Alex, I wish you well, I wish you stamina and most of all I wish that you will have an absolute blast every day! I'm proud of you, you know that, and I will watch lovingly as you develop and grow during this next chapter of your life. All my love, Mama

I must give credit to Ms. Wells, Alex's teacher, who took the picture on the right!

Family Fun!

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to take pictures for family B.

It was a very warm afternoon, which was hard on everybody and especially the kids. Quite frankly, I was glad I was on the other side of the camera. But I was still able to capture some wonderfully natural family shots. Most times the pictures that just "happen" are the best - they tell a beautiful story.


I hope these pictures will conjure up some smiles and bring lasting enjoyment to the family.