Generations of Love ~ Wesley's Newborn Portrait Session

The first portrait session of the new year was one of the most anticipated events at our studio.

The Anne Grant Team joins with one of our own, Denise & her husband Ben, in celebrating the birth of their first child, Wesley.

Along with Wesley's grandparents and even great-grandparents, we all marveled over the perfect miracle that each new life represents.

Being photographers, you can imagine all that Denise and I had planned for his first portrait session. Even though he was only a few days old, he was very patient with us!

By the way, he didn't really weigh almost 12 pounds! He is a big boy, but the accuracy is thrown off because of the antique scales & the added weight of the blanket.

Taking a break to make a cake!

I came to the realization that I don't have to post photos with EVERY post so I thought I could mix things up by sharing a great summer recipe I got from a friend. She didn't give me a name for it, so if you want to make up a name for it and yours is chosen, you will receive a FREE 8x10 at your next session! Just click on the Comments link at the bottom of this post.

First Step:
1 Yellow cake mix (not the "pudding" cake mix)
Add: 4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small can Mandarin oranges w/ juice
Beat all together and put in greased 9x13 pan. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.

Second step:
Blend the following-
1 8 oz. Regular (not Light or fat free) Cool Whip
1 large package instant vanilla pudding
1 can crushed pineapple w/ juice
Frost cake with Cool Whip mixture and cover. Will keep in fridge for 1 week (but you'll probably eat it all before then!)

Oh, Brother!

I had a group of pretty sisters on the last post, but these brothers are very photogenic, too! Once again, like the sisters I posted, they are all so different in looks and personality, but similar in that they are a bunch of fun, yet well behaved guys. Our country is in good hands with kids like this in the next generation of leaders!