I had the good fortune of being invited to visit with this adorable family yesterday and taking a few photos. Sweet little Baby Dean is only a month old. His handsome Big Brother Luke is 3.
They just so happen to be my amazing Daughter-in-Law, Colleen’s, nephews.
Sure reminded me of what seemed like just a blink and a half ago when my two boys were about the same age.
Turns out that blink and a half was 25 years ago…
Seriously?!?!
Don’t blink – ‘cuz just like that…..
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Such a beautiful family and a beautiful song. I couldn’t help but think that you might have been secretly hoping that some of that baby fever will rub off on Colleen! LOL! Beautiful photos!!
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They are so beautiful and sweet. And you are funny PJ – yes – I cannot wait to be a Grandma – but only when Jake and Colleen are ready – that is what is most important 🙂 Happy Sunday!
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I understand. Only when they are ready. They are smart to wait.
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Happy Sunday to you too!
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Oh Jodi, your photography captured each precious moment perfectly. What a beautiful family. And, you are so right, blink and the kids are grown. I love the Kenny C song.
Thanks for posting your wonderful artistry this morning.
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Thanks Sharon! I was so nervous! External flash wasn’t working and I had to turn the ISO up high for lighting, which adds noise. Oh it is fun – but I always want to please, and I was so worried I didn’t capture. I love that song so much, too. It is in my head all day now 🙂
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The finished photos are awesome! I love how you posed the family.
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Awh! Thanks Sharon! I wanted little Dean nakey on his belly on a fluffy blanket in a basket, but this little guys did NOT want to lay on his tummy 🙂 lol! No point in torturing the sweetie. But thanks for your kind comment!
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LOVE that Kenny Chesney song. So true too. Gorgeous photos, and so nice that the big brother got lots of air time too. I bet you could totally make your living doing portraits, Jodi! You have quite the way with the lens. Happy Sunday to you!
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Big brother is so cute and sweet! I always try to remember them. In fact took him a little gift – haha! What little boy doesn’t love a fire truck that makes a siren noise – right?! 🙂 I could totally not make my living doing it. So stressful! I get so worried about it. If I was gettiing paid I would be even more stressed! They gave me such a lovely thank you gift, I wanted to please them so much, but my skills are limited. Happy Sunday Laura – hope you get to draw and splash today. xo
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You know it! I think if we could all just relax into our gifts … I’m just glad God doesn’t “try” to make rainbows more beautiful. Your work is lovely. Fly, baby! 🎨👍🏼😜🙇🏼
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What beautiful words. 💜
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Awww, look at those beautiful kiddos! I know what you mean about a blink and a half ago. My kids can’t be adults already, can they? But I’m only in my 30s still! 😉 Sigh… You are such a great photographer!
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Oh Teresa – if we could only tell them how fast it flies – eh?! But older, wiser folks tried to tell us, and we didn’t realize then either 🙂 Life is so precious, and this family is living proof.
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Life really is so precious! And as the saying goes, youth is wasted on the young. I know I squandered many hours away when I was young and did not appreciate my time with family more. :}
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Yep. I hear ya.
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Don’t blink! How true.
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What a wonderful visit and such a beautiful family! Nicely captured Jodi!! ❤️
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Thanks buddy! they are a bunch of cuties 🙂
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Okay, so this song brought tears to my eyes.
What a beautiful family, Jodi. God bless them.
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It is one of those songs – eh George? 🙂 Happy tears and melancholy ones of our blessings… 🙂
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Very lovely photos capturing a beautiful family! I agree just a blink!
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Oh Lordy, no chat about time and it’s never ending rush forward. My babies are in their twenties and finding their way in this life. Hey wait, I was just 23!!
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Lol. In our minds we still are eh?! 😝
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Absolutely. I am 55 but feel 25, it just ain’t fair!!!
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What a sweet family, they are sure blessed to have such a talented photographer on hand. They will cherish these photos for eternity! ❤
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Oh you are very sweet KR.
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Loved your photos – especially little bro in his hat! Very sweet family! ❤️ And good message today! Enjoyed the video as I love the song and it is so true how life goes by very fast as we age. Enjoy each moment! 😄🌈💕
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Thanks Jill – yes – little Luke’s eyes are pretty darn hard to resist! 🙂 That song gets me every time…. Hope you enjoyed some moments today. I enjoyed some painting time 🙂
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What a beautiful family! Yes, it goes by way too quickly.
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Thanks – they are beautiful inside and out Carol 🙂
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Beautiful photos! I totally relate – my ‘baby’ turns 30 later this year! Thanks Jodi, appreciate this nice post today. 🙂
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Thanks Terry! You can relate too!
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Beautiful photos Jodi and what a beautiful family 🙂
Also thanks for the reminder … I’ve been blinking too much 😉
Turtle Hugs ❤
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Try not to blink too much Iz! It’s sometimes hard when you are in the moment, but try not to. 🙂
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Thank you Dear Jodi 🙂
Hugs
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So many beautiful captures, Jodi, they will be cherished I am sure. Although I love my bird ops, my number one subject to photograph are my grandsons. Digital photography is so awesome, we couldn’t snap away like we did back with our kids, it cost too much for all those blurry photos! lol
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can’t wait to see some of those 🙂
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Love babies! Adorable photos. It does go fast.
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Life does definitely pass by in the blink of an eye.
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Memories reflected in these. (K)
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I remember people telling me that when my kids were young, and I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t really believe them. But they were right… I blinked, and my kids were all grown up! Beautiful pictures, by the way!
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Me too Ann! Me too! So don’t feel bad.
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Congratulations to the happy family and thanks for sharing the adorable pics! So true about Don’t Blink!! I tried to keep my eyes wide open, but dang it I must have blinked for my babies are teens now!!
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see how easy it happens?!??!!!! 🙂 ❤
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