Monday, November 8, 2010

Because sometimes it’s as good as it looks

I should be writing a October recap, but HAVE to include these lovelies, first.  Randi took our pictures again and can I just say it’s a blessing to know a photographer that is

a) this good—because she can capture with her camera the moments that I love

b) my friend—because she knows my kids, and knows WHAT to capture

These photos made my month.  (Here’s her website, here’s her blog.)

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And my favorite?

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This one, I’ll blow up REALLY big and put on the wall of my playroom, so that when he’s a big grown man, I’ll remember this boy and childhood and the joy that I get to participate in, because I am a mom.

22 comments:

Annie said...

Ah, those are amazing! Lovelovelove them. All of them. Faith with her hands in her pockets? Adorable.

Rebecca said...

Adorable! I need to find a photographer that good around here!

Elizabeth said...

Oh I love all of them ... you are all so beautiful. I think the ones of you and Ryan are so romantic.
and I love love love your long dress and the pink/chocolate palette.

Tristan said...

The photos are seriously gorgeous! You guys are such a lovely looking family!

Rochelleht said...

Those are truly amazing. SO gorgeous!!!

rachel said...

cuttiest family EVER!

Jeanelle said...

Seriously? Fantastic photos. I'm in love with the ones of Faith - you're right, she totally captured your kids (and I only know them through your blog.) And speaking of which, how did they all of a sudden get so dang old-looking???? Sheesh.

Nikki said...

There really isn't much that is more exciting than new family pictures that turned out perfectly! What fun to be a mom!

the wrath of khandrea said...

is it weird that i got a little misty-eyed looking at these? i just love your family. emma looks so grown with those bangs!

mandy* said...

Faith + hands in pockets = cuteness!!

Ashley said...

Beautiful photos and a beautiful family! I love the pix!

Adrianne said...

these are gorgeous. I can only imagine the stress that goes into styling 7 people. I can barely handle 4. And Faith's hair is totally growing back in. Is that little curl natural natural, or nature helped by styling?

Cami said...

Faith! Pockets! Ack! So CUTE!!!
Gabe looks so suave.
Jane's an angel.
Seth...I love that beatific smile.
Emma is so grown and you two have the same haircut. Nice.
You and Ryan are perfect together.

Lauren in GA said...

Why on earth am I crying? The fact that I am crying seriously confirms my suspicions that something is wrong with me.

Seriously, these pictures are so, so beautiful. Your family is so lovely.

Faith's hands in her pockets with those sweet little pigtails...so, so, cute. I am also taken with the picture of Jane looking at the camera and Emma and Gabe not.

I can see why you love that picture of Seth. He really does embody joy.

Jessica...I just have to say...you are so beautiful.

Christie said...

She really is awesome. Those are so good. Love them!

Brooke said...

Those are fabulous!! What a great thing to be thankful for this month!!

Kara said...

I love the pictures. She's doing ours this weekend (hopefully the weather cooperates) and I am so excited!

Brooke Romney said...

Great photos...of everyone!!

Abbie said...

beautiful! oh, i love your family so much! ah! when can we see each other? i miss you! i might bring the kids to utah the end of jan-beginning of feb. what do you say? feel like driving in the snow?

Anisa said...

Love that you got your boys to wear pink! We are getting ours done next week... hope they turn out as cute!

Shopper Gal said...

I just love love love these photos that Randi took. She's truly talented! Your family is GORGEOUS and I love the close up one of you looking at Ryan (you honeymooners, you!!) Love it!!

Randi said...

thanks jess. :)