Summer Morning Family Session | Salem, Oregon
Hey there, it’s been a minute!
For those of you that don’t know, I have 5 kids with my husband, which is a “big family” right? Right. I am also from a big family (I have 7 siblings). BUT I still see people out in public with their million kids in tow behind them & I’m like, “Holy cow, that’s a lot of kids!” lol. I admit it, I can’t help it! I’m pretty sure every. single. one of us has done that, am I right?
Ok, so I have a soft spot for big families with tons of kids because I am that mom. & I’m totes not patting myself on the back here, but it definitely takes a special kind of person to be a parent to alllll those different personalities in those tiny, ever-changing-bodies!
Kudos to all the parents out there, & to those with a zillion kids -
I see you. I feel you. I am you.
& you’re doing great.
(e.g. the Eschler Family)
Here we have Joanna & Albert (who are just the sweetest couple, btw). They have been together over a decade & have 5 kids together, from 11 all the way down to 2 years old!
During our session, Albert was calling the kids over & actually went down the list of all the kids’ names at record speed. I just sat there like, “Dude, I don’t even have my kid’s names down like that!”
Fun Fact: This family had never been to Minto Brown Park before!
Crazy right?!
I thought everyone that lives in Salem & surrounding areas had been here. Apparently not! Anyway, I think it’s cool when I get to show people a new location like this that they can continue to enjoy. Minto-Brown is HUGE, if you haven’t been there, I highly suggest it! There are so. many. things to do & sooooo many trails. We are here all the time with our own kids or doing photo sessions all the time & we still haven’t explored it all!
So, we did a little exploring together-
Well, mostly the kids.
They found all kinds of things- sticks, flowers, rocks, & even more flowers! & even though it was 10 in the morning, this little man liked to point out all the people riding bikes & the doggies. It was adorable, his face would just light up! I’m pretty sure he handed me like 12 different sticks & a tiny bouquet of flowers- I’m a lucky gal, lol. I love it!
If we have a session together & you have a toddler, you can bet that I will pick them up & walk with them, whisper things to them to get them to smile, & my absolute faaaavorite is holding their hand when we are walking to a different location. Oh! & hugs. I love big hugs from tiny humans!!
This is probably one of my favorites.
Look at these happy parents, with their kids in the background just doing whatever, lol!
I’m so glad this session wasn’t super stressful. I mean other than the missing shoe before they got there, then the attack of the allergies for the oldest kid. Poor guy, his eyes & nose were running, he could barely function, but they all made it!
Even at the end when the session was wrapping up, Albert was like, “That’s it?!” haha! YUP!
I’m a mom, I know that these things can be stressful, so I really try to make it as quick & painless as possible. Keep moving & keep those little ones distracted!
Omg, you guys,
Isn’t this the sweetest?
Also, Joanna came to the session with a little something special to show off!
*Btw-I am all for special props & surprises during sessions!
I am so excited to show you all her super-special, awwww-inducing, prop she brought!
So, here goes:
sweet peas
Jk, jk, I have no idea if she loves them or not!
Keep scrolling!
That’s right!
Baby # 6 is on the way!!
Just look at her face! That’s the face of an excited mama!
Even though she’s still in the first trimester & battling the all-day-feeling-like-crap-ness (almost done though), she looks amazing right?!
Little one is due Jan, 23rd 2022!
& I can’t wait to find out if the boys will continue to tip the scales in their little family or if a little woman will even them out!
Joanna & Albert-
Congrats on loving each other so much that you decided to add to your already big family!!
Jk, but seriously, I love babies, they love babies, we all love babies! & I’m super excited to know some peeps that are having babies!
Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this special announcement & exciting time in your life!
Ok, now you all can go & blow up their phones with texts & comments telling them congrats!
If you ever need photos for basically anything, let me know!
With all the love,
-Jennifer
Jefferson & Salem, Oregon Photographer
