Gillespie family photos

We've been in quarantine over here with Andrew getting covid last week, then Zara had a positive before Thanksgiving, than Rupert after Thanksgiving, now we're waiting to hear back about Elliot & Avery's test today because they're sick too.

The Gillespie's had covid last month so we went ahead and did their photo shoot on Saturday since I had two negative covid tests last week.  I actually took a few photos of them last year when they moved from one house, to the house next door after remodeling.  They're in our ward and we loved them.  Sutton is in Baa's nursery and preschool class so they're good friends.

I suggested a few places for their photos and this spot came up because it is where we had our family photos taken this year and they turned out so good.  It was an easy choice for them because apparently Jon proposed to Nicole on this lake.  So sweet.  Samson is from Nicole's first marriage and they've had Sutton and baby Charly together.  Such a beautiful family.

They also had their German exchange student in a few photos.  He seemed super cool and great with the kids.

 

Sutton was just not interested in holding her baby sister for photos so it took a couple attempts.  I can't get over how cute Charly's face below when she had a mouthful of sand.  At first she was just surprised and wondering what happened.  Then she was grossed out by the sand. :)  It was worth a try.

Love this beautiful family and I hope I get a chance to photograph them again.

Michelle & Riley

 

Just got these photos done from when the Weber's visited Christmas week.  We just took a few minutes of their visit to snap some headshots and cute couple photos in our front yard.  These people are pure gold.  They're the real deal, and it's been fun taking some of their photos over the years like these ones in 2019.  Michelle is such a babe, I mean look at her!

Riley is a foodie and so much fun too!

We visited them in New Mexico last year and can't wait to see them again.  Their kids just get along so well with our kids and Riley and Andrew get along so well, just like Michelle and me.  Besties all around. I made video of that trip here.

Maybe some day they'll live in Arizona again.

last year quarantine photos

 

Last June we had these photos taken and they need to be in this space.  Brittany Clark from Little Clark Creative did these front porch mini shoots last year since we were all in quarantine in the early months of covid and it was the best idea!  It was so good to not wear a dress and feel like we need to be fancy, but just wear everyday clothes and have fun in our front yard.  Way less stressful and it really captured us in the comfort of our home.  

Get ready for a lot of photos! :)

Everyone as already grown so much since then, especially Beatrix.  Elliot is taller than me now too!  This is why we try to take family photos every year.  It's something I think is worth the investment.  Andrew doesn't think it's as important but he's always a good sport about it. :)

Those bubbles were just magic.  I'll treasure these forever.  2020 was memorable after all.