Just kidding about the question mark…we know that little Cooper is arriving next week and this sweet family will be back for newborn portraits. So glad that they moved back to Texas just in time for me to capture this sweet time in their lives….again. I remember when little Cash was right where Coop is now.
I can’t believe it, but little Miss Velvet is going to be a big sister …and soon! This family, truly, has such a special place in my heart. I just loved them from the very first minute we met at their pregnancy session for this little peanut. We’ve had a wonderful time at every session since, and I can’t wait to meet the new baby.
I had such a fun time working with Christina. Such a beautiful mommy-to-be, and not just on the outside. And, the baby is due on my birthday! I’m looking forward to the newborn session already!
Hi Everyone! Sorry its been so long since I’ve blogged. I’ve been really swamped with holiday sessions and orders. I wanted to put just a few up for Yuhong because she’s due to deliver any time now! I had a lot of fun Yuhong, her brother and her mom. Yuhong doesn’t speak English but I thought we connected just fine!
Good luck with the delivery Yuhong! I’ll be looking forward to seeing you for our newborn session.
What a little peanut. She looks exactly like her big sis, Elise (now 3), did when she was this age. Look at that head of hair! Big sis, whose hair was exactly like that, is now a blonde. Like white-blonde. Amazing. Time will tell with Miss Mallory. She is just as sweet as the day is long.
Oh, the Reese Family….longtime favorites here. Seriously. I love Lori. I love Daniel. I love Annabelle. And I love Cash. Some of my very favorite pics that I’ve ever taken have been of these kiddos. I have a huge canvas of baby Cash giving Lori a big, wet lick/kiss on her cheek hanging in my proofing room.
They are growing up so fast! It was just wonderful to see them again, as usual, and I’m wishing them the very best in their new home!
UPDATE: Just got in touch with another very favorite former student, who is up in Boston attending Graduate School….I’m so proud of my former first graders! Daria–you go, Girl!
Okay…so as you know (if you’ve read the “About Amy” page on my website), I was a teacher in my former life. So now, all of those little first graders that I used to teach are grown up (yes, I’m showing my age—but in my defense, I was very young when I was teaching!). Over the past few years I have run into some at random places like Starbucks or Best Buy and I’m always so surprised that they recognize me. I mean, they were 6 at the time and I was fresh out of college. It always, always warms my heart so much when they tell me that I made an impact on them and on their life and I’m glad that I was there then, even though I’m so glad that I’m “here” now.
So, my point (yes, I do have one)…last night I heard from one of my former first graders. She asked if I remembered her. Not only do I remember her, but she was one of my very favorite students ever (and that’s saying a lot because I taught for about 12 years total). She found me on Facebook. Amazing.
Now, she’s all grown up and a fashion designer here in Dallas. And…for all of my moms-to-be and new moms…she designs Maternity and Newborn clothing, among other absolutely gorgeous designs. So, if you want to see some really unique clothing, check out her website at
http://www.lweatherread.com (click on the “tinylou” button)
or go directly there at:
http://www.lweatherread.com/L.Weatherread/L.Weatherread/tinylou.html
Lindsay, I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled I am to have heard from you. I’m so proud for you of your accomplishments and your obvious talent. I’m looking forward to us catching up in person soon!
I had a wonderful time with this sweet boy. He definitely was a wide awake baby…not the sleepy, bendy, under 2 weeks old kind of guy but, oh, did he have the best expressions! He is a very happy boy!
Of course, I can’t help but gravitate to those quiet moments:
Oh, look, guess who is wide awake again…
It has been a while since I got a good “hanging on the arm” shot:
The family:
Good times with nice people. Can’t ask for more than that in a job!
I can’t believe this is the same girl who was my very first model when I started my business 8 years ago…well, she’s all grown up now!
Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. I feel so blessed to be able to do what I love for a living. I have awesome clients who open their lives up to me and let me in for a little while to share their special memories. I am always moved by that.
So thank you to all of my clients for making this a great year at Shades of You. Happy Holidays to all!
