annie+ben+andrew+caroline

07.02.12

You guys know this team by now…This is (I think) the 6th time we’ve photographed them: 1. pre-Andrew. 2. Andrew’s Newborn images. 3. Maternity pics with Caroline. 4. Caroline’s Newborn images. 5. Annie’s cooking photos (that included family). and now this time, 6. Caroline’s one-year/Andrew’s 4 years old session.Oh, and they’re also up all over their house.

PS. Caroline’s little smirk in this image cracks me up!

I love how much they value family pictures. It used to be like that when I was a kid/my mom was a kid. Now that everyone has a digital camera, people don’t make it a priority. It’s such a shame. These images, for this family, are not just a checkmark… they’re a priority. To those parents who don’t make time/budget for it… I’m just letting you know now, your kids are going to be mad at you in forty years. Just sayin’

Love how many of our families this year have really made an effort in brainstorming with us… doing things in your sessions that you do as a family regularly. Why wouldn’t Annie’s kids love ice cream?! Their age spread is almost identical to my best friend Corrie’s (Grigh) two kids. I think Caroline is like 4 months older than Aubrey and Andrew is only like three weeks older than Zachary. Oh, and the kids personalities nearly parallel each other. It’s like deja vu when I hang out with them!Mmmmmm…..Then an outfit and scenery change.Such an attractive All-American family.
GAH! PERFECT! Caroline, in 30 years, you owe me a hug for this one. I’ll be ready for it.

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Noblesville, Ind.

annie+ben :: dating 13 years • 3.12.99 :: married 7 years • 5.28.05

How they met, as told by Annie :: “We met in show choir in high school. We were dance partners.”

Annie :: hometown – Bloomington, Ind. :: resident physician and cooking blogger :: intelligent, determined, strong, creative, beautiful

Ben :: hometown – Bloomington, Ind. :: 4th grade teacher :: loyal, caring, funny, helpful, supportive

Andrew :: 4 years old :: Born 6.18.08 :: active, adventurous, articulate, curious, non-stop

Caroline :: 1 year old :: Born 3.29.11 :: loving, cheerful, snuggly, silly, vocal

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We were having a very serious conversation… if you couldn’t tell. …they weren’t.That’s Andrew in there.

We love you guys.Duh…

Your friends,

~bobbi+mike+

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KatieJuly 2, 2012 - 8:28 am

Ga-ga-ga-gorgeous!!!! You’re right, family photos like this should definitely be a priority!

Sarah DanaherJuly 2, 2012 - 8:55 am

love.

AngieJuly 2, 2012 - 1:56 pm

Bobbi, when you see Mike with kids, do your ovaries rupture, or just pulse?

HotPinkFishnetsJuly 2, 2012 - 4:41 pm

you need to make mike a dad, stat.

KailaJuly 2, 2012 - 4:43 pm

I love these! I can totally see these treasured FOREVER, and then crazy treasured by the kids future kids. They will look at the images and say- wow- my grandparents sure knew/know how to love. So special!

KailaJuly 2, 2012 - 4:44 pm

Oh and the image of Caroline with her mom– there are no words!

MombaJuly 2, 2012 - 5:19 pm

Bobbi, I love watching your photo families grow up. I can’t wait until it’s your turn. My favorite is the “All-American” family picture.

Love you,

Momba

heatherJuly 2, 2012 - 9:16 pm

These images are so fun! Love seeing families grow

mirandaJuly 2, 2012 - 9:19 pm

I’m so jealous. These images are so amazing and wow … such memories and love. I love how you can feel the love in all these images. Between parents and kids, and between this family and photographers … I mean friends!! W.O.W.

coreyJuly 3, 2012 - 11:14 am

Nice captures B&M

GailJuly 3, 2012 - 11:16 am

OOOH HOW I LOVE THESE, BOBBI AND MIKE! Annie, I just adore your sweet family (and I think Ben has one of THE best smiles I’ve ever seen on a guy). You guys are such a precious set and I know with all you’ve been thru, how much family means to you! BEAUTIFUL!

KelliJuly 3, 2012 - 11:41 am

Love this family, Love y’alls work and still SO JEALOUS that you know Annie! She’s such a freakin’ food celebrity and I hope to grow up and be half the cook she is one day.

nikkiJuly 3, 2012 - 12:38 pm

oh my goodness. absolutely gorgeous. and, i absolutely love how you both interact with your clients!

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jennyJuly 3, 2012 - 12:46 pm

annie is my all-time fav blogger and i love seeing her adorable family here. makes the heart smile!

JodyJuly 3, 2012 - 1:56 pm

I get so excited when I see you have family photos to share. I don’t think there are many photographers who can rock both family and wedding sessions. You’re amazing. (Please have a family workshop soon!)

angel canaryJuly 3, 2012 - 6:18 pm

you guys are so so good at families, i can’t get over awesome these are! i would have loved to have photos like this when my girls were this young!!

kristen cooperJuly 5, 2012 - 5:28 pm

love these, and those blue eyes, wow!

TinaJuly 6, 2012 - 6:11 am

Gah! Looking at these pictures make me think, “this is how it should be!” Happy Family. LOVE these images!

JennyBJuly 7, 2012 - 9:45 am

oh my geez. if i ever have a family, i want it to be like them. for realz. love love love.

amy (smith)July 7, 2012 - 4:44 pm

gorgeous family, great photos, caroline’s chubby legs are the cutest!!

MarisaJuly 9, 2012 - 11:22 am

I love Annie and her family. Seriously, this family is awesome and they are gorgeous as are the wonderful pictures you always take of them. Caroline with the ice cream cone is my favorite, so cute!

angieJuly 16, 2012 - 11:16 pm

LOVE this session!!!! Thank you for introducing me to Annie via your blog so long ago…..Now I’m always trying to impress with her recipes and honestly I cannot fathom how she has it so together. Such a super adorable family!!!

NikiJuly 18, 2012 - 9:28 am

WOW – these are stunning! This family is too picture perfect and that little girl! oh my goodness, those eyes! SOOOO darn CUTE!!

VickieJuly 25, 2012 - 7:53 am

gorgeous images of a gorgeous family

MelodyJuly 25, 2012 - 10:21 pm

These picture are lovely. You have a beautiful family. What a blessing.

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