jordan and her mom :)

So this post was really supposed to go up a long long time ago… but as I scrambled around like a maniac in the days before our “family vacation” (more on that soon, as well as an explanation as to why I put it in quotes… you’ll see that I didn’t get a ton of vacationing in:) ), I realized that there are some things that are more important than a timely blog post. I shared these images on Facebook, and decided to hold off on blogging until I actually had a minute to think!

That minute has finally arrived :)

I met Shelby in October of 2008, after photographing the wedding of her dear friend Christa in St. Lucia. Christa kept telling me about her friend Shelby who was an amazing aspiring photographer, and that she was going to put us in touch with one another. Since our first meeting, Shelby has photographed along-side of me during two baby TAG-A-LONGs, had a super fun session with her daughter, served as an amazing model for a workshop I was assisting with, taught me to dance (it’s not her fault I’m still terrible), and invited me and my children to her house for hours and hours of pool time and other miscellaneous fun. I’m super thankful that Christa introduced us to each other!

I love watching Shelby with her daughter, Jordan. She’s in love, and it’s obvious in every image.

Shelby had a bit of editing that needed to be done… true reality. This spontaneous hug from Jordan absolutely made my day…

One of my favorites from the day (but don’t be fooled… I had about a dozen favorites :) )

Tickling is evil. I feel like a torturer when I photograph tickling :)

This is Lily. I think Lily is evil… but that’s because she isn’t mine. Shelby and Jordan adore her… and she, well, she tolerates them.

Jake on the other hand is adorable… I love how jealous Lily looks in the background :)

Shelby and Jordan decided to make a few blueberry muffins… in the midst of the mixing, Jordan spilled some milk on the counter and immediately burst out with a loud “CRAP!”. I’m assuming that’s a no-no word, because she quickly covered her mouth and look chagrined. Seriously, one of the funniest moments ever.

Jordan has an occasional pre-teen moment… even though she’s only 6.

Chalk time on the sidewalk quickly deteriorated into a chalk fight… I believe Shelby started it. I just love the message on the sidewalk.

Love this one of Jordan. She looks so grown up.

Bubbles never cease to be fun. You can’t outgrow them, and they always photograph beautifully :)

Then the sprinklers came on, and these girls decided to have some real fun before I headed out. Love the resulting images!

Shelby and Jordan, thanks for sharing a bit of your summer with me. I had a blast! Enjoy your slideshow, and hopefully I’ll see you guys soon!

xoxo

-amber