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growing up – Ashley McNamara – Bay Area Photographer

Something I don’t do very often is post pictures of my kids. I don’t know why, maybe it’s the constant complaining about having their pictures taken, the refusal to look at the camera, or the irritated looks they give me when they do look.

I was looking at my youngest the other day and realized that my baby is growing up. The time is flying by and it’s depressing… He is my last baby and maybe that is why it’s especially difficult. I remember with my first I just couldn’t wait for the next milestone and now she is in middle school! Since I am a photographer it’s easy for me to document his life. I try to stress to my clients how important it is to document more than just newborn photos. It doesn’t have to be professional photos it can be just a simple point and shoot, although, it is a good idea to get professional photos at least once a year.

if I could keep him four forever I would.. I love four because…

Because he’s not a baby but he isn’t a big boy either.

Because mommy kisses are not gross.

Because he’s honest. “Mommy you look fluffy.”

Because he he forgives me when I take a picture before wiping the soap out of his eyes.

Because he tells me I am “cute” at least three times a day.

Because he likes peanut butter and jelly in critter shapes.

Because he still has chubby baby knuckles.

Because he wants to be just like his daddy.

Because he can’t relax until he has his hand on my cheek.

Because no matter how hard I try he can still kick my butt at Mario Cart.

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cheri - Girl you rock, Topher is still so beautiful. Remember the days of our first meet ups with the PW’s?April 7, 2010 – 9:34 am

oneshotbeyond - the bath shots are so so CUTEApril 5, 2010 – 1:50 pm

Celesa - Hi Ashley… I am so glad I have found your blog. Your work is amazing. I was looking through your tutorials as well. That is amazing. I love when I can find a new blog that is so inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing all of your information. :) BTW I found your blog on Photographers Cafe.March 29, 2010 – 8:53 pm

Desiree Hayes - Sooooo cute! I miss seeing your lil man!!March 27, 2010 – 12:02 am

Paula O’Hara - Beautiful post – thoughts and photos. I can really relate to this. My boy is four too and I wish we could keep them like this.xMarch 20, 2010 – 2:28 am

Ginette - I think is my favorite post of yours that I have ever seen! I think you see your love for him flowing through the camera and into these images. SO BEAUTIFUL. I am so glad that you did this post and shared it with us! (Totally made me tear up by the way…and that is success if you ask me!) :) March 18, 2010 – 8:36 pm

Zo Hummel - and…I love these photos, BTW.March 18, 2010 – 10:44 am

Zo Hummel - Truer words were never spoken! Do what I did…have another! my twin boys are 10 and I just had another…boy (accidentally :-) ) I am appreciating everything about him and his milestones…I didn’t know to appreciate them before.March 18, 2010 – 10:43 am

Corey Sewell - He is adorable, Ashley – and I love these shots! I need to take some updated shots of my own four – thanks for the reminder of how important it really is to document your child’s life.March 18, 2010 – 4:36 am

Melissa Stottmann - He’s gorgeous. I got a little misty thinking about how I’m only on my first but one day I will be in your shoes… tear… I want babies forever…March 17, 2010 – 7:16 pm

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