Friday, September 12, 2008

Brielle & Braden

A few Sundays ago, one of the ladies in our ward approached me and asked if she and another lady (also from the ward) could take pictures of Brielle and Braden. They are two moms who have been taking pictures for years and now want to team up and get their name out there. They are using the pictures to build a portfolio and a website. They are the coolest ladies and so talented. Erin's husband works for the FBI, which Scott and I think is so cool and the other lady, Amy lived in Macedonia for a few years because of her husband's job. People here have the coolest jobs and backgrounds and it is so interesting to talk to them. I just got the pictures today and they turned out so cute I had to share. They were taken at this absolutely amazing place called Meadowark Gardens. The kids cooperated somewhat, but I think Erin and Amy were able to capture their personalities so well!!!

This little girl is always busy...


So happy and then sooo serious!

The cheesiest smile EVER!!!

And can I just say how much I LOVE these two children? The other day I looked at Brielle and I got teary eyed. I couldn't believe that the little girl who used to kick my ribs when I was pregnant with her is now such a beautiful, full of spunk, independent big girl. And my little Braden is such a handsome, sweet, cuddly boy, who is definitely a mommy's boy. Oh how I love these two. They are the greatest treasure I could ever have. They make my days full of work...and laughter.

24 comments:

Becca said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE these pictures!! So precious! It makes me want to take more pictures of Emma to capture these moments- they grow up SOO fast!!

Jen Evans said...

Oh my goodness, your children are so beautiful!! And these ladies did such a wonderful job - I need to get their info. I'm glad you guys are enjoying DC so far!

Unknown said...

You do have the most beautiful children. I love the one of Brielle in her hat and pink shoes. She looks so grown-up! Time has sure flown by. You should be so proud of the great kids you two have. And very talented ladies in your ward, wow!

Daija said...

Those are awesome pictures!!! You're kids are so cute!

Anonymous said...

I love those pictures they are so cute. i cant even beleive how big your kids are getting we are saving up to go to maryland so we for sure will have to come and see you guys

Jani Jo said...

OH MY GOODNESS! Seriously beautiful pictures of some seriously beautiful children. I love the umbrella pics. And I loved how you said, "The cheesiest smile EVER!!!" under Brielle's photo because that grin totally reminds me of her MOM:)

S and RA Beazer said...

What beautiful pictures. It helps to have some of the cutest kids to work with.

Kadie said...

Wow!!! These pictures are amazing! And of course those ladies were right in choosing your children... they are so beautiful!

AZ Larsens said...

Oh my heck, they are all cute pictures of course, but if you get any of them framed, you HAVE to get that one of Brielle standing there with that hat on, looking off into the distance, so serious...that is the cutest picture I've ever seen!

Justin and Stacey said...

Okay, I love the rain boots and grassy feet too!!

Jason and Kelsey said...

those pictures are so great! all of the sudden mr. braeden is looking so grown up! i'm so glad you guys are enjoying it out there! looks like lots of fun!!!

Sarah said...

Those pictures are gorgeous! You have such cute kids!

Rebecca Robison said...

WOW!These pics are so awesome!!!!!BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!
I screamed and had Jeremy come in the room from a baseball game they are so amazing! I love the character in each picture!

Brianne said...

oh my goodness. Those are great, and I love pictures where the ground is wet, it just makes me feel like the kids are cozy in their cute little coats. And the lighting is perfect!!!! You can really see their expressions without the shadows from the sun!

Aleisha said...

Wow, can I just say those are beautiful pictures! I'm glad your having so much fun!

grandma said...

amen to all the other comments. it helps to know they are my great grand children. i couldn't pick out one i didn't love even the feet. grandma

The Heaton's said...

oh these are darling! i LOVE the picture of brielle in the super cute hat, and i love the pink crocks. braden is super handsome, you better watch out, he's going to be a babe magnet!

Jensen said...

I love these pictures of Brielle and Braden, they are so cute!!!
I went to post some pictures and they wouldn't upload, they are coming soon!

Call Family said...

You have such a beautiful family. These pictures are awesome! Did you take them yourself?

Sar said...

Wow. These are beautiful pictures! Brielle's hair is so long and pretty!! Ya, we're back. I look over at your apartment and see someone else there, and well, it's just wierd! You've been busy, and it looks like you're having an amazing time!

Kelly Munns said...

those are so great. i love the one of brielle standing there in all her tallness with her little pink crocks. she is a doll! and i can't say enough how braden is just a little ham. i love his face! they are super cute and what a sweet thing you said about the kiddos at the end of your post...after having isaac i can understand why i still catch my mom staring at me :)

adrienne said...

I have to add to all the comments... SO BEAUTIFUL!! How nice to have this time captured! I hope you're settling in nicely in DC!

Giles Fam said...

Those pictures are ADORABLE--I love that "newsies" hat in Brielle

Nat said...

Those pictures are beautiful! What darling kids you have.