Sunday, September 20, 2009

New Family Portraits

My only request the last time Candice took pictures for us in Ohio was that I really wanted a family picture in front of our house. To me, it's more than just a family picture, it tells the story of where we were at that time. Oh, I knew I would miss that little house!
This time around, a portrait in front of our house wasn't an option, since we drove down to meet Candice in Provo while she was visiting and teaching some classes (plus, we don't own this house so I don't feel so attached to it). But since I don't know if we'll live in Utah next year, I really wanted a family picture that would bring back memories of living here. When Candice suggested taking a family picture on the ski lift at Sundance, I was immediately up for it (although a little terrified because Creed loose on a ski lift high in the air? As you can imagine, my hands did not leave his little waist).These pictures say "Utah" to me, and that makes me so happy.

I know Candice got some brilliant close ups of Creed too, and I can't wait to see them. He's getting way too big!

Candice caught a lot of fun moments

This kissing one is my favorite of course.

And yes, I know I'm lucky to have such a talented sister.

21 comments:

.Amber. said...

Wow Candice got some awesome pics of you guys! Love that one of Creed and his huge smile, too cute! And love love love the one of you and Larry kissing, get it huge on canvas... I would ;-)

Alexandra and Benjamin said...

Those photos are gorgeous! Where will you be next year? We might be in Cleveland....

The Jensen Family said...

So did Candice ride backwards? These made me so nervous to look at!!!

They are beautiful though! She is really talented and you guys are very cute!

Reba said...

gorgeous. I love your yellow shoes :)

Reba said...

ps: I'm glad you're back. I've missed you.

I am Laura said...

your sister is a brilliant photographer. I love each of these. I miss my first little house in Ohio too. Wish I had thought to take a family picture in front of it.

Nina said...

Who cannot help but love the picture of Creed?? You've got some terrific pictures here.

.Amber. said...

just wanted to let you know that I made a "i want to be the kind of mom" post on my blog but I of course linked back to you and gave you credit for the idea ;)

http://amberslittlebitofhappy.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-want-to-be-kind-of-mom.html

Anne Left. Lisa Right said...

ah! I love them!

-lisa

imteresa said...

I'm so glad you're back to posting, and love the pics!

Anna said...

These are so charming...a ski lift, brilliant.

Nikki said...

You are such a beautiful family . . . and I too love your yellow shoes. Kudos Candice!

WendyandGabe said...

Darling pictures and great idea! Glad to have you back in the blogging world.

Anonymous said...

great pictures. They're all lovely

Anonymous said...

these are some of the most beautiful family portraits

such a photogenic family!!!

^_^

Eva / Sycamore Street Press said...

great idea for these photos...they turned out so well!

Malinovka said...

Love them, love them, Steph! So original. So Utah. I love your yellow shoes too! :) It was so great to run into you at Thanksgiving Point in August! Creed is so unbelievably cute.

Krystal Trapnell said...

Love them! Gorgeous!

Shauna said...

love the pictures! Creed is getting so grown up!

Brooke said...

What great pictures! Candice always does such a great job! I need to steal her to do family photos for us next time she is in town.
Creed is such a cutie! :)

Sarah Hanka said...

So lovely! I've always wanted to do photos on the Sundance lifts too - Michael and I took a self portrait of us together there once, and it's probably one of our favorite photos. :o)