Full House: Family Session

{Ash-a-ley}

If you checked out the LeLe blog yesterday, then you got to see Haylee's 9 month pics.   Today I introduce to you to Haylee's family.    This was a session I recently did with her Aunt, Uncle, and 3 cousins.   Boys will be boys, and if you are going to shoot a family session with 3 little boys, you better have your energy and jokes ready to go.   They kept me running around and laughing the entire time!    Such a beautiful family!!    I have a feeling these three boys are going to be future heartbreakers.  

 And look who else was there......  

George & Henry: Twice as Nice

{Ash-a-ley}

I recall always saying that if I ever had kids, I would def. want twins.   It was not until I began my photography career, that I began to think twice about that (no pun intended).   I get to see first hand the amount of hard work it takes to raise twins.   When you finish feeding one, the other starts crying, by the time you finish feeding that one, it's time to change Baby #1's Diaper, then Baby #2 Needs a Change, then it's time to feed Baby #1 again, then Baby #2.....it is an on going cycle that takes patience, love and a lot of teamwork.   As with most things in this life, the more work you put into anything, the more you receive in return.   Sure the diapers pile up twice as fast, the bills stack up two times quicker, and you feel twice as tired as you would with one newborn.....but it is the moments you look down at the two little miracles that you call your own and watch them sleep and the little moments you never want to forget like hearing their first laugh.  We were there for George & Henry's BirthStory 6 months ago, and 6 months later, I was there to capture how big these blue eyed boys had become!    

 Flashback......Here is George & Henry's BirthStory.....


And their ADORABLE birth Announcement, which happens to be one of my favorites!   

Happy 1st Birthday Patrick Jr.!!

[by Ash-a-ley]

One whole year.   It seems like such a long time when you stop and think about where you will be one year from today.    In retrospect, it is quite the opposite.   When you are looking back on the year, it always seems as if it flew by.   I always get these sentimental attachments to my BirthStory babies.   It is so hard to believe that these babies that one year ago I saw as bumps, and then saw their parents lay eyes on them for the first time are now turning one, and some are even becoming big brothers and sisters.   I haven't seen Patrick in about 3 or 4 months, and when I showed up to take his 1st birthday pics, I could NOT STOP "ooh-ing" and "awwww-ing".    His big baby blues, chubby little checkers, and buddha belly all still remain, but I could not take how much hair he had now!!!    He was my little cabbage patch doll!!!    SOOOOO CUTE!!!!!     With parents like Sarah & Pat, would you really ever expect anything different!?    I have said it before, and I will say it again, thank you guys for inviting me into your lives.   I feel so blessed to have clients like you and your families in my life.    :)   Happy 1st Birthday Patrick Jr.!!

Sarah and Pat chose to do their photo session at Grandma & Grandpa's.   Of course I had to snap a couple of them with little patrick, a group shot, and spend a few minutes with just the two of them.   I asked them something I usually find myself asking lots of people........When was the last time (aside from your wedding day or pics with your kids) that you two had your photos taken......just the two of you?    Their answer....the same as many married couples.....never.    This is a married couple who has made it through all of these years together, raised a beautiful family, and now has the most precious grandchildren...a couple so in love, you could feel it while in the same room.  I was so happy to get to pull them aside for a few minutes to snap a few for them, without the wedding dress and without the kids.....just the two people that fell in love and started the family that started it all.   Whenever you two lovebirds are ready for your full anniversary session.....let me know! :)

No 1st birthday session is complete with out a little smashing of the cake!!!!

Patrick had to get in on a little cake action.   I was laughing so hard that it is a miracle I even got this shot in focus!    I do not know what I like better, the fact that a grown man is diving head first into his child's birthday cake, or the look on Patrick Jr.'s face as he looks over at his mom/Grandma/Grandpa.   I vote that this needs to be Pat's new cover photo for Facebook.   :)

And a little flashback for you....Here is Patrick's BirthStory.....

Garlich BirthStory from LeLe Photography on Vimeo.

Their Ripe Belly session was one of my most favorites....ever.    HERE is the link to that full blog post.    

Contact LeLe Photography HERE.

Haylee's First Year : 3 Months

As I introduced myself to Jessi and Steve on August 23rd during the sunrise at their Ripe Belly Session....I knew that they were going to make two proud parents to one little girl.  It may have been my first time meeting the two of them, but they joy, excitement, and pride was exuding from their pores.   Their smiles said it all.    We captured Haylee's entire BirthStory (which you can check out at the bottom of this blog), and now we will be capturing all of her major milestones during this first year of her life.....starting with this 3 month session complete with frilly girly girl stuff, tutus, bows, headbands, lace, and pearls.   Jessi and Steve definitely have quite the bundle of joy to be proud of.  I can not wait to share her entire first year with you all! :) 

Those eyes!!!  They kill me!!!    :) 

 See you in 3 short months for Haylee's 6 month session!!
And in case you missed it before, here is baby Haylee's BirthStory...

Meet the Guckes. Again. :)

One year ago I met this family.   They were a family of three.  I captured little Miss Ava as she laughed, played, and made frozen yogurt treats with her mom and dad.   As their car pulled up for their family session this year, there was an extra car seat.   I met Ava's little brother.   He was quite the ham for the camera.   It was as if he was mesmerized by the camera lens.   His big blue eyes, blonde, blonde hair, and smile that never faded had my finger never leaving the shutter.   I could not capture enough or get enough him or hearing Ava call me "Miss Ashley" over and over again.  Miss Ashley!?  Seriously, how cute is that!?   I love seeing my LeLe babies grow up before my lens.  Amy even told me a few weeks after the session that in every picture Ava now poses WITH her hand on her hip. My job here is done!  :)   

Thank you Guckes family for being exactly who you are and giving me yet another reason to fall in love with my job day in and day out.   :)    

 The Stank Eye.   In case you didn't know....now you do.   It looks a little something like this.  Ava taught me all about it.   :)    I think the tears started I was laughing so hard.

And a quick flashback to miss Ava one year ago......    HERE is that full post.   :) 

My facebook post when I left this session.....

"Bad day, tired, sad... Whatever it may be...when u can show up to your "job" and forget about everything else..... THAT is when you know you are doing exactly what you are meant to be doing. Thank you Ms. Ava for keeping me laughing, teaching me "the stank eye" and being yet another reminder of how blessed I am to do what I love and love what i do."