Can I just say, yet again how much I love my job??? I get to travel around, get a glimpse into a family's life, and love for each other and record that through photos for them to always look back on and remember the joy, love and closeness of those moments. I walk away from every session like I've made new friends, falling in love with yet another family.
Last Wednesday's session was no different, I have been looking forward to this session for quite a while. Mariah is a very talented photographer herself, based out of Sebastapol, CA. We've been on a photography forum together for some time, and when she contacted me for her family session I was both excited to finally meet her and have the opportunity to photograph her family, but also nervous... she's a photographer...
The moment I walked into the door of her home any nerves I had been feeling disappeared. She and her husband Aaron made me feel right at home. Their family is so adorable, how could I not instantly fall in love with them?? We made bead necklaces, snuggled on the bed as a family, played out in the yard, and even went and visited grandma & grandpa and a couple cousins who's 3 properties ajoin! (how cool is that!?!?!)
Mariah, I'm sorry this blog post took me longer than I wanted, I was so in love with the photos, I had a heck of a time narrowing them down for the blog! And then had it ready to go last night.... but my computer wouldn't connect to the internet!! (so frustrating!)
BUT, that was then, this is now, and NOW, I can't wait to share a glimpse into this beautiful, sweet family! Mariah, enjoy the teaser, there are more to come soon!
Ani is so sweet with her little brother, she even was loving on him as he was nursing. What a good big sister!
The day after our session little Dylan went in early in the morning to have surgery for club foot. He's been in casts most of his young little life. But I'm happy to say that the surgery went well, and he's healing nicely! :)
aaaaahhhhhh, nothing melts my heart faster than a Daddy/Daughter moment!!
ok.... well maybe a baby's laugh.... :)
Ani is so proud of how big she's getting and was very excited to show me how she can brush her own hair. She took the task very seriously (like any girl should) ;) It was so cute, as she was wetting her hair and brushing it, she was brushing her curls straight. I asked her at one point, "does your hair curl as it dries?" to which she answered, "no it curls when I sleep" haha, I love 3 year olds!
While playing in the yard there was a small accident with Ani and their dog. Ani was crying about the scratch and I couldn't help but capture this Mommy moment of Mariah taking care of the scratch for Ani and making everything better.
Dylan only has eyes for you Mariah! :)
Poor Dylan was at the end of coping, he just wanted to take a nap and nurse the evening away. Ani did such a wonderful job trying to comfort him, but alas... he wanted his mama. :)
And then I'll leave you with on last photo, of Dylan and his adorable dimples and smile. Watch out Aaron & Mariah.... he's going to melt girls hearts, just like he melted mine!
