Last week I finally had the chance to photograph one of my top favorite families in the entire universe. Yes, I have a gazillion photos of Blaine & Derece accumulated over the years but this was our first official session. I’m hoping for many more to come. When I say that they are some of my favorite people I can prove it. It’s already been 5 years this coming May that Blaine officiated the wedding ceremony for my husband & I, & Derece was my Matron of Honor.
I can honestly say that while going through the gazillion images that I took from last week I did in fact get emotional over it. Yes, actual tears on my cheeks because I love these folks so very VERY much. Derece has been a sister to me even before I knew I needed another one & Blaine has been a huge encourager for me since I met him almost 13 years ago. Holy smokes! I will say it again & again I love them.
I remember the day that Derece called to tell me she was pregnant, I was mortified. Yep & she knows it, I was so worried that my D was moving on to a chapter in her life that didn’t involve kidless friends. It’s so funny now because I know were even closer than we were before. We still laugh about this particular phone call, there was no denying the fact that I was completely caught off guard.
However, any two people who make babies this cute should be multiplying & I will be the first to admit it. With that said meet Ryker. Yeah, he is so perfectly handsome & I have no doubt that he is going to break a lot of hearts, not on purpose of course but because he’s just that freaking adorable. I also love him because he calls me Lou hoo.
And there is Dean another ‘better than Gap’ looking baby who was born with more hair than a baby monkey. He’s so content that when they come over to the house he just lays on his belly looking around while the dogs sniff circles around him. He’s cool.
If you don’t know Blaine & Derece I imagine you’ve probably laugh less than I have in your life. I don’t say that arrogantly it’s just truth. Before I met them I knew who they were because of there charismatic personalities from being on stage with the Church of God. Can I get an amen! Wait, when i say charismatic I mean their very good acting skills, ya know drama, skits that sort of thing. I decided I would share some of that with you. I’m not sure if Ryker taught Blaine to use his finger as a Buzz Light Year laser or if it was actually the other way around. All I know is that after this session I had been zapped 1,643,564 times. That is only an estimation.
Blaine also gave me one of the best compliments I’ve ever received years ago & I have never forgotten it, he told me I was one of the most creative people that he knew, second to Kevin DeShields. Dang you Kevin! Just kidding. Although I can’t say that I feel that I have lived up to that statement to my greatest potential it always meant so much to me because to me Blaine has always been one of the most creative people that I know. Seriously, I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it. You should see this guy perform impromptu mime. In fact he also designs websites you can check out his work here.
So lets talk about Derece, not to mention the fact that she is one of the most beautiful mothers in the universe. I mean come on, I pluck one wrong eyebrow & I look like I have none, not only that Angelina has nothing on her pout! Yeah I’m jealous too, its natural.
Derece really has been there for me in some of the hardest times of my life & always at the best. I can talk to her about anything & I probably have. She inspires me to cook… on occasion & to always be myself. I know nobody like Derece & yet I feel the two of us are so kindred. Is it ok to say it again?… I love her. I love her so very much.
I realize that I wrote a lot in this post & that you mainly came by to see some photos. I’m so glad that you did in fact I hope you leave a comment as proof, but there are so many more things that I could say about that, however it is 11:12 pm so your getting a free pass. I hope you enjoyed this post. Feel free to share & contact me when your ready for your shoot. (wink, wink)
Love
-c
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