This is a family that we have been blessed to know here in Fayetteville and they have touched my heart in unspeakable ways. I loved getting to let them play in front of my camera again (for other pics see here and here) earlier this week. I beg you to read these words from Karee... and you will see the beauty, inside and out, of this precious family....
The things that make this stage of life so difficult are also the things that make it so beautiful and so good. And while sometimes it feels like the difficult parts of this season will never end, at the same time it feels that my children are transforming, changing, and growing before my very eyes. And for as often as I think that I want to freeze time and enjoy them at this age just a bit longer, most of the time I feel like my life is on fast forward. I find myself watching them, trying to freeze in my memory the beauty of their smiles, giggles, crazy dance moves, and childish mannerisms. I find myself marveling at how they seem to grow up and change so much from one day to the next. I find myself becoming less worried about keeping to a perfect schedule and more worried about enjoying being a bit spontaneous. I find myself a bit less concerned about the perfect night time routines and more concerned about snuggling up with them and enjoying listening to their night time conversations. I find myself enjoying their loud singing in the grocery store instead of scolding them or wishing the whole time they'd just be a bit (or a lot) quieter. These are precious times. Somehow I know I'll look back on this as some of the most amazing years of my life.
The things that make this stage of life so difficult are also the things that make it so beautiful and so good. And while sometimes it feels like the difficult parts of this season will never end, at the same time it feels that my children are transforming, changing, and growing before my very eyes. And for as often as I think that I want to freeze time and enjoy them at this age just a bit longer, most of the time I feel like my life is on fast forward. I find myself watching them, trying to freeze in my memory the beauty of their smiles, giggles, crazy dance moves, and childish mannerisms. I find myself marveling at how they seem to grow up and change so much from one day to the next. I find myself becoming less worried about keeping to a perfect schedule and more worried about enjoying being a bit spontaneous. I find myself a bit less concerned about the perfect night time routines and more concerned about snuggling up with them and enjoying listening to their night time conversations. I find myself enjoying their loud singing in the grocery store instead of scolding them or wishing the whole time they'd just be a bit (or a lot) quieter. These are precious times. Somehow I know I'll look back on this as some of the most amazing years of my life.
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Sometimes when I'm editing and listening to music at the same time certain songs just seems to fit all too perfectly the images I'm working with. And lovely Leighton, who is clearly adored in every sense of the word, matched up perfectly with Amy Seeley's Beloved lyrics....
you ...
your heart
your hands
your eyes
your dreams
are beloved
your heart
your hands
your eyes ..
and everything that you see in your dreams
beloved
your heart
your hands
your eyes
your dreams
are beloved
your heart
your hands
your eyes ..
and everything that you see in your dreams
beloved
Lauren Jackson says:
ok the HAT PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!!! brilliant. the colors and sunshine are perfecT
(08.10.10 @ 02:36 PM)
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What a beautiful way to end the week! Remember this smiling baby? Yes, as promised, here is more of his precious face... along with his darling parents (can't you see where he gets his good looks from?!). Happy Friday!
Ann says:
Oh, my goodness. Too adorable for words. Beautiful photos, Amy!
(07.23.10 @ 08:44 PM)
ashley says:
oh my! i haven't been on the internet in several days b/c we are out of town, and i am so glad i just got on!! these are fabulous!!! thanks so much amy for capturing these precious moments! you are great!!
(07.24.10 @ 08:03 PM)
meredith huntley says:
WOW Amy! These are over the top in so many ways. that is one precious baby.
(07.26.10 @ 08:45 AM)
Lauren Jackson says:
love love LOVE THESE!!!! such a blessing that little one is to them :)
(07.28.10 @ 11:26 AM)
lauren verlander says:
that last picture cracks me up! great job amy and great baby making scott & ashley. he's a cute one!!
(07.31.10 @ 04:10 PM)
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Pat Noon says:
It's just great to see the history of the family unfolding. Thanks, Ame - - nice shots!
(07.22.10 @ 08:22 AM)
Annie Lee says:
Awesome photos that will last a lifetime...you captured the family perfectly!
(07.27.10 @ 11:24 PM)
Jocelyn Magner says:
Great pictures! i sure do miss the Noon family!
(08.07.10 @ 02:00 PM)
Kelly T. says:
What a good looking family! Nice work capturing the emotions Amy.
(08.14.10 @ 08:43 PM)
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I've got the joy, joy, joy down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart to stay....
Today has been a day of joy for me and Carter's little face from my session this evening reflects it perfectly. More to come from this little man!
Today has been a day of joy for me and Carter's little face from my session this evening reflects it perfectly. More to come from this little man!
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These are incredible pics :) LOVE them :)
(08.13.10 @ 10:04 AM)that first one.......best family picture EVER! of anyone. anytime. I am in LOVE with it!!!!!
(08.13.10 @ 10:55 AM)What a gorgeous family! Absolutely fantastic work, Amy.
(08.13.10 @ 03:31 PM)These pics are absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see more.
(08.13.10 @ 06:02 PM)