As anyone who follows me knows, I adore doing lifestyle sessions because you get a real sense of what life is like and isn’t that we’re always after? We get so nostalgic for the way things used to be and sometimes we forget to capture those moments. I’m no exception. I don’t always go for the nice camera when I do remember to capture moments either. If it just happens to be my phone, that’s okay with me because I simply can’t bare to have lost those memories. I know that time is the most precious commodity we have at our disposal. Once it’s spent, you’ll never get it back. It cannot be borrowed, nor returned. So you see why it’s the most precious, most valuable thing we have. With that said, I’d like you all to meet Julian.
I cannot even begin to express how googly-eyed I get for this little guy. He is more than precious. His little voice is adorable and his laugh is contagious. His name is Julian and he just turned 6 months old. He’s a part of one of the most loving, caring families I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He’s the little brother of Tarrance who also happens to be a pretty amazingly fun kid. Julian has smiles for days and is more often than not the happiest little guy EH-VER! Tarrance and Jasmine, his mommy and daddy are dear friends of mine. Actually, they’re more than that. They’re family. They’ve been there for my family and I, supported us, uplifted us, prayed for us, and are so much more than friends. They aren’t blood but believe me, that’s just a minor distinction between us. I’m honored and delighted to have had the opportunity to FINALLY go into their home to capture some of these most precious memories in their home environment to hopefully fulfill their nostalgia one day soon when their boys are off at college. Okay, I’m getting a little ahead of myself but doesn’t time really fly just like that?
Julian’s room is the cutest! It’s covered in blue and adorable little owls. We spent a little time there just letting him do his awesome “I’m six months old, oh and by the way, this is my crib” thing. And do you all see this kid’s hair??? It begs to be twirled. HAHA! We had a little bit of tummy time together and I’m not totally sure he had as much fun as I did but still, for the most part, he was all smiles so I think so. I got to be there for bath time when his mommy gave him a shampoo faux-hawk that only further made me turn to putty. And his eyes…be careful. You’ll be sucked in, too if you look into them! After bath time was over he played with his jungle gym. I grabbed a few shots of big brother Tarrance while I could because he’s such a cutie so why not?
Tarrance and Jasmine, my family and I love you and your family dearly and we’re honored to be in your lives. You’ve blessed us more than you all know. I am so so SO happy that you allowed me to document some of these intimate moments in your home. I hope you cherish these photos the way that I do as I watch my own grow up. Much love and hugs to Julian, Little Tarrance, Jasmine, and Big Tarrance.
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