Sofia....Through Tiffany's Lens

 
Every so often you meet someone special, and you know your paths have crossed for a reason. You know you have found a friend, and you're lucky because real friendships are not always so easy to come by. In my life, I've been blessed with the love of many friends, but the one I'm writing about today is my friend Tiffany.

If you know Tiffany, you know that a ray of sunshine seems to follow her everywhere she goes, and she can turn a crummy situation into something hilarious and happy. To know her is to love her. And as you can see {or already know} she's a very talented photographer with a keen eye for capturing beautiful moments.

She and her husband came to stay with us for a few days recently, and we learned that time really does fly when you're having fun! They got to witness our crazy daily life, and we got to enjoy the company of friends, share some hearty laughs, good food and refreshing Margaritas.

When she wasn't holding Sofia, she was photographing her, capturing her precious baby-ness so well. It brought tears to my eyes when I saw these pictures for the first time. And George instantly made this first photograph his computer desktop image. {He can't get enough of his baby girl.}

We three girls had lots of fun with the photo shoot, putting flowers in Sofia's hair and fluffing lace and chiffon tulle all around her like a nest. {Poor thing, she doesn't stand a chance of escaping flowers and tulle anytime soon!}

 
I am so in love with these pictures of her. It's been tough choosing which ones to purchase.

 
Worn out from the photo shoot, Sofia decided to take a little nap....

 
Let's do a flower change, shall we?

 
It was nearly the hottest day of the summer {hence the Margaritas} so we didn't get to stay outside too long with the little one. Tiffany took these sweet pictures of Sofia on my old velvet chair while we tried our best to get a little smile out of the baby......she was at the age where she was just starting to discover her smile.

 
This cute smirk is saying, "Mamma, I think this flower is entirely too big for my little head".

 
Little angel wings on her shoulders. I love the vintage look Tiffany created with this photo.

 
She even got some candid shots of the boys just hanging out on the front steps. Unplanned, no fuss, just brothers being together.

 
Sammy concentrating on getting his tootsies on the pedals.

 
These photos of my children will always have a special place in my heart because they were taken by a dear friend, and each picture holds a happy memory of our time together and the laughs we shared. Tiffany....we all want to know....when are you guys coming back?!

 

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Just beautiful pictures! They would be hard to choose from!

[Grace]

The pictures are all beautiful! You have a beautiful family and a beautiful friend! Grace xoxox

[Valarie Kraft]

Oh, the photos are so beautiful. How lucky you are to have such a wonderful friend. Love all of the photos, but the bandaid on your sons knee is the icing on the cake for me. Thank you for sharing. xxoo Valarie

[gabrielle]

To know Tiffany is to love her... That sums it up! These pictures are the most precious, most heavenly, baby pictures I've ever seen. Sofia is an absolute doll!!! That one with the angel wings and the one on top....gasp! You most certainly do have your work cut out for you trying to choose the ones to purchase! The boys are too cute sitting on the porch... they are getting so, so big!

[Tiffany ~ The Fancy Farmgirl]

ok ok ok.......you totally made me cry reading this post!! I am so honored to be your friend, and to be able to capture sophia's precious photos was just icing on the cake as far s I am concerned!! Walker and I LOVED staying with you guys, he especially loves george and can't wait to go RVing with him!!
I miss you all so much, give those kiddos hugs and kisses from us!!
xoxo, Tiffany

[Heather Kowalski]

I was thinking that when I saw that first picture of Sofia that she looks so much like YOU in your photo to the left side of your blog!! She is just beautiful and I love miss tiffany! So fun that you got to spend time together. It would be so wonderful if we all lived within visiting distance of each other...

xoxo Heather

[Rachael]

Beautiful boys, beautiful bubba and beautiful photos! Rachaelxo

[Jeni Carlson]

I am seriously going gaga over how beautiful these photos are. Oh my my! I love every one. What a talented girl Tiffany is. And what beautiful subjects your little ones are.

[Brooke]

Absolutely beautiful!

[CeCe]

Darling, Darling, Darling !!!

[Natasha Burns]

Holy moly!
ok point form so i don't ramble.

1. Sofia is beautiful
2. she looks like you!
3. your boys are gorgeous!
4. i'd be smitten too!
5. flowers and tulle - FUN!
6. Tiffany is awesome
7. she's an amazing friend, you are right! she's like sunshine!
8. miss you! xoxo

[pinkdaizies]

Oh Andrea! I had tears in my eyes! What lovely, beautiful pics. The one with the pink flower in her hair while she is sleeping is so cute and the one with wings... oh my... then the funny one with the flower that is too big! I think you captured her thoughts exactly. The boys of course are as cute as always!!! It is one of lifes special gifts to have wonderful friends to share life with as well. Enjoyed your post very much, as always! Take care, have a good week! Amy

[dannyscotland]

Beautiful pictures!

[Leah C]

Photo perfection! Sofia is a stunning little beauty...and the boys...a couple of "heartbreakers":) Tiffany is beyond fabulous as a photographer; how lucky you are to call her friend!

[Debby - Romancing the Bling]

Beautiful photo's of sofia and your boys! Tiffany is such a talent and an amazing friend! Thank you for sharing!
I would love to share a bit of news ...
I've been a bit crazed these past couple of weeks! Tomorrow is the Today Show segment featuring my vintage hair combs by Daily Candy! I've posted the info on my blog. I'm excited and also a bit intimidated by the exposure this will bring to my jewelry line! Eeeek!!!

Deb

[sadie]

utterly divine. How can you choose just one?!

xxxx

[scrappy jessi]

hey sweets
aaahhh look how adorable your family is.
gorgeous photos.
Tiff is so very talented!!!
hope all is well
oxoxo,
jessi

[Tiffany ~ The Fancy Farmgirl]

I knew sofia looke dlike you while I was there, but seeing the photo right next to her on your blog, I am with everyone else, she is spitting image of you!! How lucky she will grow up to be even more beautiful... :)
xoxo, Tiffany

[Ruth]

What a beauty just like her mama!! No chance of a tomboy there!!!
And those boys are sweet as ever!

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

Sweet and precious Sofia is such a doll, Andrea!!! Tiffany has taken the most beautiful photos of her. I just don't know how you will choose when every shot is so beautiful and special.

[salon chair]

these are stunning images!! Never seen Tiffany's work before but her stuff really is fantastic and very unique- lovely.

[Ang]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Simply adorable!... EVERYONE!

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[Robin]

oh my gosh.....SWEET LOVE!
TIffany did a wonderful job on the photo shoot, your family is just beautiful!

[hope]

love all the photos! Tiffany did a great job capturing the kids.

[Jeni Carlson]

When I saw my Mom today she was talking about the photos of your little girl. She was in awe. Pure beauty.

Thanks for sharing and being such a kind person.