We were standing near the foosball table at Silvercliff Ranch in Colorado. I remember all of us girls standing a bit away from all of those boys. The ones that were click-clacking the little plastic "men" around and trying to one up each other. There was lots of giggling and staring and pointing. Who were these strange beings and why did they like playing foosball? We all stood around, us girls in our camp t-shirts and colored wind shorts, the boys in their Air Jordan's and Girbaud jeans. They were loud, we were giggly. Each trying to get each other's attention. High school.
That was when I first noticed Eric and Tricia noticing each other. I didn't go to their high school but we were all in the same youth group and when I heard whispers like "Eric and Tricia are going together" I knew they were perfect for each other. Both sweet and quiet. Their last names were even alphabetical.
Now they have a little family and are still very sweet. Their eyes still twinkle when they look at one another and that makes me very happy.
This session was many things. Family photos for Christmas cards, newborn photos for baby announcements. Two precious little girls? Oh!
And even though the majority of the session would be about the newest little bundle of joy. I had to get Miss L all by herself.
With the family pics over and Miss L and daddy off to McDonald's, Mama and I got to focus on sweet baby M.
I love baby lips.
We had fun playing dress up with different hair doo-dads.
And then it was time for a break to eat and cuddle. This little guy gal had been a faithful assistant throughout the morning. I had to get a pic.
Don't you just want to snuggle her?
Sweet little girl, all tucked in.
I love newborn shoots. It's such an honor to be trusted with someone else's tiny treasure. The sessions are quieter and a bit slower than others. They are calm (hopefully!) and warm. Mom and I talk and laugh. I remember my own babies and those precious first days. Days of cuddling, wonder, joy and newfound love. What could be better?
I'm Bethany
I believe in the act of creativity in small everyday moments to make life more beautiful and meaningful..
We had so much fun taking these pictures and the results are amazing! Thank you Bethany for capturing these moments when Madelyn was only 10 days old! What a treasure!
Oh Bethany, what a beautiful photo.s. The one’s with the baby are just so adorable.
I love your blog.
I love the fond memories … and the pictures! Absolutely gorgeous family.
Love the Pictures!!!
Those are absolutely beautiful photos. and it was so nice of you to let the delivery man be in one as well.
Amazing Pictures! Lauren and Madelynn look beautiful!
These pictures are absolutely fabulous or Tricia and her family.
Beautiful pictures and beautiful family!! Tricia, your girls are adorable! We decided that you all looked like a “first family” in your Christmas card pic! 😉
Beautiful work!! I love the basket pictures!
What wonderful pictures!! Tricia doesn’t even look tired.
I wanna kiss that baby face!!! FABULOUS pics!
Amazing work! Tiny baby feet in the basket—LOVE IT!
With miles between me & my dear old friends, the (beautiful!) photos are such a great way to stay connected. It’s almost as though I have gotten to hold sweet Madelyn and play with Lauren! Miss them all like crazy!
These pictures are amazing. I absolutely love the pictures of Madelyn in the basket and Lauren’s pictures are beautiful and perfect. I have to agree with the Edwards comment… you guys definitely could be a “first family.” Ha! Thanks for sharing!
The pictures of my precious granddaughters will be treasured forever. They are both so beautiful and are loved so much by their Grandpa. Thank you so much for capturing their beauty and innocence. I am also very proud of my Wonderful Daughter in Law and my Son.
So beautiful!!!
Love the pictures! They are truly amazing!
Such beautiful pictures!
Gorgeous, of course!! Bethany you did an outstanding job. Lauren you did too. Beautiful family.
Can you work your magic on my 9 year old son?
What great pictures. You even managed to make Eric look somewhat straight!!
Truly gorgeous photographs of a beautiful family!
In a word – beautiful. Beautiful big sister. Beautiful baby. Beautiful family. I just wish Bethany was in Dallas. 🙂
Love these!! They are just beautiful!!
Gorgeous! Very proud to be the great Aunt! Bethany, you have fabulous talent.
Great Pictures and a Great Story. I love happy endings….
Absolutely precious. I know a lot of our friends have used her. She is really great. I need to set up an appt very soon.
Oh my so precious. All of you!,!!! Great work!!!
Beautiful gils!!
I love,love these pics. She did such an amazing job. Your girls are so beautiful!!
Beautiful Pictures.
So sweet! All the pictures are beautiful!
What a sweet story and a wonderful and beautiful little family. They are the all American family. The pictures are so precious.
Such beautiful pictures of a beautiful and sweet family!!
Beautiful family — awesome pictures!
Bethatny,
You did a fantastic job. The pics turned out great!!
What beautiful pictures. Tricia and Eric, you have a beautiful family! So happy for you.
Precious, precious pictures! So sweet!
The pictures are great! Who is the dude in the first picture? Could you crop him out? 🙂
Beautiful pictures! What a sweet family.
Great pictures of a great family.
Love them!! Bethany did a fabulous job!! Cute and original.
These pictures are just beautiful. How much is it for you to do photos in New England?
Bethany, you are a fabulous photographer just as Tricia said. These pictures are absolutely gorgeous! From a doting Great Aunt who lives too far away to visit, I’m so happy I got to see them. Tricia, thank you for keeping me in the loop.
Even though I’m the proud Great Aunt, I have to say these photos are amazing! It’s the best I’ve seen of Lauren. You must know how to turn on the charm Bethany! I’ve shown your pictures to all my friends and they agree you really know how to make a baby look like a little angel. Thank you so much for capturing the love this family shares.
These are beautiful photos to treasure forever!
Innocence is God’s greatest gifts.
, McKinney, TX
beautiful pics of beautiful baby girls! i love baby lips too!
These pictures are just beautiful. A very nice presentation. Bethany you have quite a talent for capturing the moment.
Oh my gosh, my heart just melted! What a beautiful family!
Oh….My….Goodness! Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. Great work Bethany.
This is a precious memory forever of my two beautiful granddaughters and their wonderful mother and daddy. We could not ask for anything better. Thank you for capturing this beautiful time in their lives.
Love you all!
Big Daddy
What a gorgeous family! Tricia, why do you not look tired- what is your secret?! Beautiful shots, love them all!!
We love the pictures of our precious little angels and their sweet Mommy and Daddy and Bandit, too. We can see the love that Lauren has for her baby sister, Madelyn, and the love that the whole family shares. Bethany, you have a real talent for capturing these precious moments. We will always cherish our beautiful pictures.
Love,
Mimi
Bethany’s pictures make it appear that your life has some order to it. I’m jealous!
Love these pictures! Such a sweet and beautiful family!