Wednesday, March 10, 2010

primo photoshoot.

primo = most excellent.

yes, we had a most excellent photoshoot this past weekend.  the best part?  it was all free fun.  thanks to our fantastic photographer friends.  okay, so get this... they rented out a restaurant, fed us all food, gave us spiffy tshirts and took our pictures.  can it get any better than that?  nope.  they are superb.  primo.  take a peek...


graham fam under a window.

my boys.

up close and personal.  when i compare hunter's size to mine i'm reminded of how big he is.  he is only 13 months people... but 27 lbs.  no need for me to lift weights.

they are betrothed.  vivian and hunter.  hunter and vivian.  just 10 days apart in age.  it's a match made in heaven.  vivian already knows it's destiny.  hunter doesn't know it yet... typical male. 

me and my future in-law momma...
hey gals, can this count as my belly pic? : )

our besties.

oh no he didn't!
carissa

69 {comments}:

Kaz and Amy said...

Those are so good! I love them!

Debbie said...

Wonderful pics! So much fun!!! #1 is my fav. And Wow, Hunter really IS a big boy! Definitely no need to do weights, girl. You must be exhausted!

Beth Priest said...

I still wish I would have went! It did sound like so much fun but it snuck up on me! I do love #1! also with all your mushy comment love to Natalie I am beginning to feel my blog bff status is being threatened! haha jk!....

Jill said...

Those are great pics! Hunter cracks me up with that look when she's kissing his cheek!

I "guess" that counts as your baby bump picture...

Reese Ray said...

Awwww! The pictures are precious!! Your family is beautiful and you look GREAT! Hunter is so adorable, theres nothing better than a sweet chubby baby! Cant wait to see what baby Sage is gonna look like!

Summer said...

Um those pictures rock my friend! I heart them all! The first one of you and your hubs is sooo contemporary I love it!! I love the family pic too and the bestie pic....sooo cute! I had to laugh out loud at Sage putting his hand over his friends face....It was if he was saying um don't take my moment it is my time to shine LOL.....Super funny

Girl I cannot believe you are 27 weeks pregnant....You look AMAZING....do share your secrets....not like I can have another child or anything but I would like to get this steroid weight off....SOON! LOL

Happy Day
Summer :0)

Candace said...

Beautiful pictures. Beautiful families. I just love capturing moments with babies - kisses and slaps in the face....ah...

Jessica said...

oh....my...gosh..!! Those are the best pictures ever!!! So cute! Every one of them!

Kelly Marie said...

Those pictures came out great! You and your family look so beautiful!

amanda said...

LOVE the pictures!! my friend's daughter is 11 months and weighs close to 25 pounds. so don't feel so bad. :0) and like you said, no need to lift weights!!

Ashley said...

Very cute photoshoot. I didnt even know yall were going. I love the last one with hunter covering Jude's face. So cute!

Nadine said...

Cute Photos! You have such a cute little family! :0) Love the name you picked for your sweet little girl btw!

Kimberly said...

Very cute pics! I read Summer said your 27 weeks!? you don't really even look pregnant! I wouldn't have known!!

Kristen said...

Great pictures! I think Vivan know that Hunter is her man...geez girls are smart!

Taylor @ The Undomestic Momma said...

love those!!!

FirstComesLove.Then said...

You are seriously adorable Carissa! I thought the exact same thing when I laid my eyes on that pic of you holding your babe! He looks bigger than you!!! Hence, making you look itsy bitsy...it's a very good thing:)

Such pretty pictures and sounds like a great time! Love the vivian - hunter, typical male comment. Way hilarious!

P.S. thanks so much for your confidence in me to get back into my 30ish (or so) pairs of jeans:) My sister had a baby 3 months ago and is skinny as ever, but says her hips changed so she can't fully button up anymore. Of course, that's just 3 months...I will keep faith in her too!

Kimbirdy said...

What a pretty family you are! My grandparents met when they were babies. Their mommas were best friends and joked that their kids would get married from the very beginning... 18 years later they did! They still get all romantic when they tell that story. So, you know...

Fancy Pants said...

LOVE it! So cute!

Laura@Cowboy Boots said...

oh how fun and exciting!
loved the last photo btw! ha ha...it was priceless

Hattie said...

Great pics! That last one made me laugh! Hunter makes you look so tiny in that pic! He such a big boy; reminds me of my Evan. He's 15 mos. and weighs a solid 30lbs!

My House of Giggles said...

You have a beautiful family! The last pic made me giggle :) Just like my boys!

Jocelyn said...

These pics are fabulous!!! Girl you are so tiny...You look great!!!

Taylor-Made Wife said...

cute!! I love the last one.

Stephanie said...

GORGEOUS, FANTASTIC PICTURES!!!!!!!!
My Bella is almost 16 months and only 20lbs. She's ity bity. Your family is so precious and yay for finally seeing a bit of your cute lil belly!

xoxoKrysten said...

Cute! Great pics!

Natalie Catherine said...

ADORABLE!! sophia is a chunker as well. which i love. but people used to come up to be and be like don't worry once she starts walking she'll work it off...?!?!?!?! haha. i was like oomyygoodness. people say their opinion too much. but i love her squeezy legs. hehe. and i loveeee the love pat your little man is giving the other baby's face...haha. so cute.

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

Those pics are beautiful!
Love the last one so much :)

julie said...

hahaha! the last picture makes me laugh everytime i see it! i'm glad caleb is at least paying attention! nathan is so good! i love the pic under the window. i especially love the bestie pic ;)...our one and only...shame on us. i feel very special to be on your blog! :)

Megan said...

I started reading your blog a couple weeks ago, your son is to cute and you dont even look pregnant girl. I Love the photos!

tinypaperheart said...

love the brick wall in the background! and aww your family is so sweet. :)

ashlina said...

you two are sooooooooooooooooooooooo cute! what a beautiful family.
xoxo

Sabrina said...

Really beautiful pictures Carissa!!! The one of Hunter "gently" touching his friends face is hilarious.

Kelli @ RTSM said...

Such great pictures! I love the one of you boys:) My youngest is a big guy too...he is 18 months and weighs over 30 pounds!

Mrs. Jennifer said...

okay - you.have got.to stop. You're family is beautiful, your friends are beautiful...not to mention the talent behind the lens.

I have to say, Hunter must eat really well! My daughter is 6 and only 10 pounds more than him! So funny! Love me some big 'ol boys!

myletterstoemily said...

i just came over to check on my little lower case sis!

what adorable pics and how much fun to share them
with your best friends.

we raised our five with our best friend's five and they
all love each other like cousins. many times they have
had each other's backs.

one time the youngest, who had an ear deformity,
was being teased about it by some kids. my kids
swooped down and helped them change their
minds about that. :)

don't go to "my letters", cuz it's an old lady post
today.

ReJOYce! said...

Awesome pictures, Carissa! Have a Blessed Day!

Lara said...

The pics came out great!! And, just as someone else said, you don't even look pregnant.. yet.. haha! So no, you need BIGGER belly pics :) Your family is beautiful!

the NEO-traditionalist said...

Oh my goodness! What a BEAUTIFUL family you have. The pictures are lovely. Your little guy is absolutely adorable (as is his betrothed)! : ) XO Katie

Widge said...

gorgeous gorgeous family!
awesome pics!

Rhiannon Nicole said...

these are such great pics!! what a lovely day my friend :)

Amanda said...

I love them Carissa!! #1 is my favorite! And Hunter really is big, but he's so cute! Beth and I always joke about how big Carson is... especially compared to my little itty bitty one. Where did you guys get these pictures taken? I want to get some family pictures taken soon.

kim said...

how cool is that, sounds like a good time...love how your pictures turned out...and for FREE!

Kristy said...

Gorgeous family!! :)
And I LOVE the arranged marriage. I am planning those for my girls too. Ha!

Fabiola said...

Woderful Pictures!!!
Hunter is really a big baby.

brookesbabble said...

I love your new pictures!!!! You are so beautiful and yall make the most beautiful couple with a beautiful little boy! :) Free food? Sign me up too! This sounds like SO much fun!!!

Karisa Tells All said...

Your family is so photogenic! But I already knew that from your blog header :)

Life Is Crazy Beautiful said...

BEAUTIFUL family! I'm glad you found me and "introduced" yourself...we ministry wives need to stick together :) I'd say those friends are definitely keepers!

Lisa

chelsea rebecca said...

oh my goodness! how incredible for free! i love that. you have the most gorgeous most adorable family!! i love that last photo. oh yes he did. haha!

Anna Liesemeyer said...

ohhh my gosh Carissa what a beautiful family you have! Seriously your little guy is scrumptious! What a fun photoshoot!!

cait said...

Love the pics! :) Adorable. Your little guy is super cute. Having photgrapher friends must be a huge perk!

Invited In said...

I just found your blog through Natalie's blog...she is new to me too.....and I just have to say that you all are just the sweetest things!! Your blogs are lovely and so fun!! So glad I found ya!!!

Great photos by the way! I like the black and whites with the brick wall!! So sweet:)
Blessings to you,
Melissa

Design Apprentice said...

Wow, those pictures turned out incredible! I wish I knew a photographer that great in my area. You have such a beautiful family. And yes, Hunter really does look like a big boy next to your tiny frame. Vivian and him are too too cute. Thanks for sharing, definitely put a smile on my face. And also, I hope to someday look half as great pregnant as you do. Wow!!

Kristin said...

Awwwwww, what gorgeous bambinos!

Erin Taylor said...

Thanks for the comments. Love your blog and these pictures are amazing.

Joyeful said...

Oh, these pictures are just fabulous!! And you do look so tiny with that big ole' healthy boy in your arms!

tea said...

great pics! :)

Tawny said...

Beautiful...really you're pregnant? Really? Adorable!

Slumber Designs said...

girl, do you know how amazing your family is?? they are just adorable and gorgeous!! these pictures couldn't have turned out any better if they were planned for months and cost thousand of dollars. these pics are a treasure!

Buddy and Krista said...

hey, saw you on transparent mama today...your family is so adorable :). saw you have a heart for missions? we are missionaries in germany...with a heart for women in prostitution. LOVE to you, Krista

michelle b said...

7 months pregnant and you can hide your belly!? now thats some good genes!
love the photos...hunter and viv are aDORable!!
love em.
michelle...xoxo

Apryl said...

Wow your right! Thats crazy. We did all go to school together! Your family is beautiful. Looking forward to catching up! i'm going to follow you. Have a great weekend!

Mama Llama said...
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Mama Llama said...

Love them! isn't it great to have photog friends!

Jennifer said...

Aww.. you are all so cute! Beautiful photos... beautiful!

~Jennifer

Michelle said...

What a beautiful family! I'm here to follow you back :) My husband and I are Children's Church Directors:) You wouldn't want us to sing! lol Have a blessed day!

Rachel Elizabeth said...

Love that last picture although all of them were great.

kimberly t. bowling said...

great pics. really cute, life photos, my favorite. enjoy reading your blog...have a great week.

PEACE.LOVE.FOOD said...

great shots! i bet this was such a fun day of photogs :)

...::Mrs. Southern Bride::... said...

These are amazing pictures!!!! Just love them. :) Can't believe I missed this post!