Top ten!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Introducing my cousin...
There is nothing better than to have a FUN session....a.k.a. guinea pig session...than with family that is dependable for honesty. My cousin has been in front of my camera since the beginning of my digital venture...and stood by me with all that I love about her.  When I think of all the words that she is beyond worthy of me writing...I realized that would fill blog posts for a week.
I decided a top ten list....my "Andrea top ten favorite list"!
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1.   Her candid personality.
2.   No fluff to her....I LOVE THAT!
3.   Her gentle spirit.
4.   Her spunk.
5.   A total leader and prefers her own path.
6.   Her nonjudgemental eye.
7.   Total sweetie.
8.  Not only my cousin...but close friend since we were kidlets.
9.   Dependable
10.   AND SO STINKIN' CUTE!

While her family was not only used for a FUN session... I couldn't resist doing FUNKY processing on a few of her.  For some reason...I LOVE this picture below of her.  I can't quite put my finger on it...but it makes me do a double take.
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Her sweet son.  I'll never forget the phone call I made to her announcing my pregnancy with my twins. My announcement was followed by her screams of joy and telling me she was expecting also...we were only a three days apart in due dates.
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And her hubs....who was nothing but a complete comedian during this whole "FUN" session.  It's not a secret that the man in the family is NEVER a fan of family portraits...so it's nice when the man can at least joke his way through it. 
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CUZ....I love you!  

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ohhh Tami ~ what a beautiful dedication to your cousin and her precious family! BA ~ U ~ TIFUL pictures. LYG, N

Anonymous said...

Wow! Okay, you have really brought a tear to my eye now!! Thank you doesn't even do justice Tami! You know I am ever so grateful to be your guinea pig ANY time! Who wouldn't want Tami to take their photos??!! You are not only my cousin but such a wonderful friend to me too. I LOVE the work. And I love you.

Anonymous said...

Oh My I looked at that picture twice too- it is amazing! And her son is SO dang adorable!!!!
M
And I have to agree we aLL love being your guinea PiGs...

Anonymous said...

These are SOOOO super terrific. There's such emotion and beauty in each and every one. :) Gorgeous fam and loved your story about your cuz.

Anonymous said...

I always thought Andrea was such a beautiful girl and has turned into a beautiful woman! Great pictures of her and her gorgeous family! Tell her I said HI! Ro