Gratitude for the Little Things

Jaime and I went to high school together.  After 20+ years, we discovered that we both settled in Newberg.  She was newly married and I was entrenched in raising my brood of active kids.  We meant to get together, but never did and the years flew by.  My kids got older.  She had twins. In December, her husband had a scary medical emergency.  It’s a miracle he’s alive.  Family photos became a priority.

On a cold winter day, we met up for a photo session.  It was so fun to finally meet her three year old twins and her husband.  Initially, we tried to set up a traditional family photo portrait, but Jaime’s pre-schoolers (like most) were way more interested in exploring than posing for a photo. We ditched our list of posed photos and winged it.  We played games. Chased. Walked. Sang songs. Danced. Piggy backed. Played at the park.  The images that emerged are uncontrived and natural… actual captures of their family together in action and the love they all share.  A fitting tribute to their family, the man they all love, and gratitude for the little things in life that give it depth, color and richness.  Thank you Jaime and family.  I am grateful for the time we spent together.

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