Family Photos

One thing I really wanted to do before leaving Seattle was get family pictures taken with the Seattle skyline behind us. The most frustrating thing about having a hobby in photography is capturing other people's families but not being able to capture our own. Luckily my friend Julie was willing to take our photos for us and actually rearranged her whole schedule to make it happen. Things were a bit chaotic - we were in the middle of packing for our move, I was finishing up my practicum, Dad had a lot of work projects on his plate with deadlines that needed attention...but we went for it anyway. Of course we forgot the diaper bag in our rush to get there, including your shoes, so we had to stop at the mall on our way and buy new shoes for you. It's always something in our busy lives! You were so happy all the way up to Gasworks Park but when we got there you completely fell apart. You would not smile and were fussy and difficult. So it goes. Nonetheless, Julie was able to get some good shots. She was probably wondering why she volunteered to do this for us but she was patient and we are so grateful for her willingness to capture our little family. Here are some of my favorites (edited by me). [Photos taken in November 2011]

I love this one.

And this one.

Oliver is 20 months old in these pictures.

And here is one of Julie and Me.