Catching up...

I am still here, and I still take pictures. I just don't seem to make time to blog...ever. I have been neglecting to blog business related pictures for so long, I figured I should do a quick "catch up" post and go from there. 

This is the Hulteen family. We did a family session late last spring before their oldest went off to basic.

This is my dear friend Lesley, her daughter Zoey, and Lesley's mom. We did some pictures of the three of them while they were visiting from Texas. It was wonderful to see Lesley again after many years. 

Jennifer and Gus were married this summer in Tacoma. Their wedding had one of the BEST dance parties I have ever seen!

This little guy is Bruce. He is the son of one of my friends and teacher buddies, Cassie. Bruce was born at only 25 weeks last December and will be one this week. He is an amazing little man and this was from a session with him this summer. 

June belongs to Bruce and Hailey. Frank belongs to Audrey and Dave. These babies both have little siblings as well now. This was a shot from a family session of the Olsen grandkids this summer. I love when clients keep coming back and I get to watch their families grow!

Ashley and Dan are getting married in May 2013. This was a shot from their engagement session this summer. 

Lauren is a class of 2013 senior from Oregon. She came up for some senior pictures this summer in Tacoma.

Ashley is a Curtis High class of 2013 senior. 

Tish and Dylan got married late this summer. How adorable are they?

Zach is another Curtis 2013 senior.

Amanda is Ashley's sister (Ashley and Dan are getting married in May). Amanda is marrying Deison (my husband's cousin) in August. They are pretty awesome. 

And last, but not least, Paige. Paige is a 2013 senior from Steilacoom High School. 

I am hoping to get my future blogs up in a more timely manner, but then again, with a full time teaching job, a toddler, and a baby on the way, I may be doing a lot of "catch up" blogging in the future. Either way, thank you for sticking around! " )

Kylie

Holden's Twelfth Month

My little man is one year old! It is crazy how much faster life goes when you are a mom! There are many things I have learned this year, but two stand out. 1. No one can ever explain to you how tired you will be until you are a mom (or dad) and 2. No one can ever explain how much you will love another person until you are a mom (or dad). It is unreal.   Just a couple monthly tie shots and then the pictures from his first birthday party.

My best friend Tanya made his adorable smash cake and cupcakes!

Holden Lee, thank you for being ours. The last twelve months have been amazing and I cannot wait to watch you grow over the next 1,200 months!

Holden's Eleventh Month

 I love this little bug! His hair is starting to curl at the ends like his mom. He is crawling everywhere and pulling himself up on the furniture. He also has an agenda, so sitting for my photos is not on his list of priorities! ; )

 Getting ready for his Mustache Bash in one month!

I love you little boy!

Carly + Chris :: Tacoma Engagement Photography

Carly Margaret is one of my best friends. We have know each other for 13 years now (which seems pretty ridiculous in itself). Carly is one of those friends that you can go half a year without seeing but when you do, it is like you just saw each other yesterday. I am pretty sure she is most outgoing person I know and most of my favorite, crazy high school memories involve her. 

I also adore her fiance Chris. He is a perfect mix of fun, yet calm that Carly needs to tone her down sometimes. They are getting married the day after John and my 5 year anniversary and I am so excited to be a part for their wedding this September!

 Chris and his dad restore old VW vans. This one is especially pretty.

 I love taking pictures of people I know because I can laugh along with him. My cheeks hurt when we were finished.

 Chris surprised Carly by pushing her rather than jumping with her. She was a little shocked but I think the pictures were worth the fall. " )

Love you guys!

Anderson :: Tacoma Family Photography

This little man is Declan. He turned ONE on May 4th so we did some family photos to celebrate his first year of life. His dad Chris and I got our teaching certificates/masters together at UW and it was great to see their little family and spend some time with them. Also, I am guessing props go the Declan's mom Erin...how cute are their outfits?! I love Declan's little hat and how they all match without being twins. So cute!

 Love his expressions!

 He discovered a love for rocks. What little boy doesn't love rocks? Shaped like a ball, millions of them everywhere. Perfection.

 Daddy and son matching shoes. " )