Amanda learned about me from her good friend Maggie. Amanda called me back in July to say she was going to have a baby in August and wanted to schedule a session for the fall. As we talked, I kept referring to the upcoming baby as “her” and “she.” Amanda laughed because she said everyone was predicting that this baby would be a girl. So, as Amanda’s due date approached in August, I e-mailed Maggie to ask if she had heard anything about Amanda’s new baby. Maggie quickly replied, “She’s in labor right now!”
Guess what she had? An adorable girl…
That little man in the above picture was giving me some serious photographic competition. He must have shot about 50 pictures of me in the two hours I was there (now I know how it feels). But, most of all, he loved taking pictures of his new, little sister.
I love this image of David peeking in on Amanda’s quiet moment with the baby.
Next door, I got to meet a very special friend of their son. The very-much-loved, “Bear.” I love how the bright sun is streaming into his room to match his bright smile! He was smiling the WHOLE time. Except when he was taking pictures, that is! Then, he was all business.
I’m never sure how parents feel about their kids jumping on the furniture but, as you can see, Amanda and David seem OK with it. 
After all that jumping, it was time for a quick snack. Guess which is the most popular drawer in the whole house? I think I can spot Goldfish, Cheese Nips, Nutter Butter, and pretzels… not to mention all of those upside down snacks! Imagine what that drawer looks like the day after Halloween.
And it just wouldn’t be a family photo session without some tickling…
… and a little running. Sometimes if Mom and Dad are good I let them join in the famous Matt Richman Photography Running Shot! David was very good.
Congratulations on your baby girl, Amanda and David! And thank you Maggie for referring Amanda during my Send-A-Friend promotion. Maggie now has a gift credit toward her next session. I hope to see you all again soon!