Oh, hello, beautiful family. :)
I’ve known Rhonda for over a decade, since back when she and Drew were high school sweethearts (yes, this family is THAT adorable). If there were one woman out there whom I would most like to resemble (in terms of her very obvious physical beauty, duh, but mostly because of her kind and generous, happy spirit), it’s probably Rhonda. In all of my travels, I’ve never met anyone quite as glowing and genuine in the way that she is — there is a warmth to her that just draws you in. And once you’re there, you’re sure to laugh a lot, because she’s also surprisingly sarcastic. A woman after my own heart. :)
I was THRILLED when she emailed me to take photos of her family (the first time they’ve ever had professional pictures!), simply because I don’t think there is a family out there with more teeth. You’ll see those in just a sec. But also because they’re just darned fun to be around. Caden, who just turned three, is a charming, rambunctious ball of energy who could easily pass for a Gap Kids model. He is also the most clearly-enunciating child I have EVER met, and I got a kick out of asking him to perfectly repeat some very complicated phrases. (I might have my own kids JUST for this phase.) And four-month-old Rowen is so giggly, and a spitting image of his momma, right down to the foot-long eyelashes.
But perhaps one of the most satisfying parts of photographing the families of my friends is seeing what wonderful parents they’ve become. Drew is a patient playmate who will gleefully count rocks and run sprints to make Caden smile. And if it isn’t yet obvious from my praise, Rhonda is a loving mom. My favorite part of the whole day was overhearing her nudge Caden to get the “T” sound in “tuh-tuh-trouble” instead of his current “crubble.” Seriously, if this family were any sweeter, I might have just died on the spot. But enough about that… ON WITH THOSE TEETH!
Aaaand Christmas card. :D
Seriously?
Rhonda also gets crazy bonus points for choosing the most adorable family wardrobe in the history of all mankind.
This is my scientific evidence for that Gap-Kids-Model hypothesis. SO CHARMING.
Then we changed up the outfits and headed to a new location!
I had a really hard time choosing, but I think this might be my favorite of the fam:
Want to know how to make a bouncy three-year-old happy? Give him a handful of rocks. Also, PHOTO ON THE RIGHT! :D
This is where my heart melts.
Please note: eyelashes.
Some classic, playing-with-dad shots:
I die.
And of course, the loving parents. :D
by Molly
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