I am so excited to introduce this super cute little guy! I just love watching this family grow! Jace is going to have lots of fun with his big brother! It took us quite some time to get this guy to sleep for us. Luckily, Super Grandma had all the tricks!
This wonderful young family has three little people that keep them on their toes! Just a fabulous group of people! Grandma and Grandpa are just in love with their roles of teaching and playing. So much fun!
The thing about young children is sometimes, as much as we love them and they are wonderful little learning sponges, cuddly, happy, and carefree; there are those moments in parenting where you’d like to lock them in a closet. Or just have a gallon of wine readily at hand. This is normal. This is real life. I love this family because at the root of all the good and bad, there are these two small little hearts that are actually really big.
When photographing children, you have to break down some walls quickly to make friends so they will play with you, or at least accept you a little bit. Sometimes that playfulness gets a little out of control. This day, like so many others, somebody pushed things a little too far and I got hit in the head with a rock. Not a particularly small rock, either. For me, not a big deal, it happens all the time on jobs. For moms and dads . . . usually a mortifying, I-want-to-crawl-under-that-rock-and-hide, moment.
But what makes it all okay, like really okay, is what happens after. We all make mistakes and that is part of what being a kid is about; learning from our mistakes. So after the tears passed (his, not mine, as I did my best to not freak the kid out any further – – a.k.a. adulting), the good part showed. That little voice, all sheepish and remorseful, says, “I didn’t mean for that to hit you, will you still be my friend?” “Yes, buddy, of course, but you can’t do that anymore.” “Ok, good, I won’t. I promise.”
Really, how could I be mad as that little blue-eyed mug?!? Oh, and the “I want to give my sister this flower, just right, like this, oh, let’s do it again,” part of the afternoon was rather priceless, too.
The Pulliams are one adventurous family! With all this rain we’ve had for the last month, of course we got wet. I just don’t know what is up with all this weather! The whole crew were champs though! We dodged the raindrops as long as we could and then retreated from the beach at the Homestead to the transportation station for a little cover. Grandma had big fun plans for the beach with the kids and their fancy red, white, and blue sunglasses, so of course, we had to play with them. We laughed at the rain and splashed in puddles and pretty much rocked out some attitude!
Two of my favorite boys are at it again! Grady turns one this month and big brother James is showing him the ropes on this photos thing. These guys crack me up every time! As a kid, what could possibly be better than jumping on Mom and Dad’s bed? Perhaps eating reward chocolate on Mom’s white comforter! These are going to be good memories for the boys. Mom and Dad are building a new house so this is the last month in this home. I know the next place will be just as amazing for these boys to grow up in. I can’t wait to see it finished!
When you have many titles in this world; Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, your birthday is an amazing and wonderful gift to all those around you. You get to share not only immeasurable love to those humans you have created, but the generations that have been made after get to know you as well. I absolutely love families of many generations. I love that you can see the same eyes, the same smiles, and the same good humor in each family branch set. With this group, it was that genuine easy nature, quick smile, and open hearts that jumped out at me defining their family as a whole. And this gorgeous birthday girl started it all!
Last year Emily and Eli married and made a family. This year their family made a human! I absolutely adore watching families grow in love and numbers! Little Miss Elise is just perfection! She wasn’t a big fan of sleeping nice and still or being on her tummy, but let me tell you, that baby bag is AMAZING! She conked out in mere seconds.
Welcome to the world, baby Elise! There are lots of wonderful things that your Mom and Dad will teach you!
Oh my goodness! This little doll is going to give her big brother some trouble! Little miss Abigail is 6 months old now and well on her way to being just as spunky as big bro, Blake.
I can always count on my little pal Charlie for a good laugh. His Santa song was fabulous. And the look on his face when I told him to throw a snowball at me, priceless. I find that nothing get kids to smile more than throwing things at me! Unfortunate for the camera gear; kids have surprisingly good aim!
Michele had the greatest ideas (she usually does) for her Christmas cards but we had one minor issue. James. You see, sometimes, when you are three, the word NO takes over your entire vocabulary and dictates the actions of the rest of the family; up to the point where you decide it’s not entertaining any more. As much as the funny-face-antler-posing was a super cute idea, we will just have to settle for 3/4 of the household. Maybe next year Mich!