Family Photo Update

If you tried to go to the link and it didn't direct you to our pictures, you can click on the link in the previous post, and type in "Swanson" to be redirected.  You can also go to http://www.caitlinscottphotography.com/blog/ and scroll down to our section:)

Family Photos

It's been over a year and a half since we had our first set of family photos taken.  Despite the fact that I'm rarely without my camera, and I think I do a pretty good job, I frankly still have a lot to learn.  I kept saying last year that I wanted to get photos done again, and since our wedding/family photographer moved back to Cali, we needed to find the right person.  Fast forward to this spring and my meeting the fantastic Caitlin Scott.  I've posted some of Cait's photos here before, and of course rave about how well we get along to just about everyone.  

Sidenote-Both she and Jas have been away for the past two weeks, so I'm going a little stir crazy  here:)  

Anyway, I convinced Cait to squeeze us in  for a shoot on what felt like one of the hottest days so far.  She was a trooper, and we and we all ended up dripping with sweat, but I couldn't have asked for better shots.  As many of you know Chase can be a serious little man sometimes, and his giggles and smiles are sometimes difficult to catch with the camera.  Luckily he knows Cait really well and she knows just how to act like a nut to get him smiling.  During the shoot Jas and I acted like our goofy selves, and ran around with Chase.  We weren't looking for posed/formal shots.  That's just not us:)  We a blast, and I think Cait really captured who we are.  

Check out some of our shoot on Cait's blog to see for yourself:)

http://www.caitlinscottphotography.com/blog/2012/07/18/lifestyle-the-swanson-family-south-jersey-family-photographer/

Oh by the way, once you look at the shots don't forget to post a comment on her blog.  The more raves we get in the section, the more likely we are to get a free print or so.  Its a comment contest and I'd love to see how we do:)

The set of shots on the blog are only a fraction of the pictures she sent me.  Some of the candid ones are awesome.  One of my faves is of Jason grabbing my ass with a smirk on his face.  It is a classic, and might just deserve to be blown up and hung in our home.  I will post a few other faves not on her blog when I have access.  ENJOY!!

Beach and Baseball

I have a confession.  I have become a little bit of an Instagramaholic recently, so therefore I've been neglecting my blogging duties.  Its quick and easy, and I can post pictures during the day while monkey man is running around.  For my transgressions, I apologize to our faithful blog followers.  

Since Jas will be traveling for work most of the summer, we won't be able to take a vacation this year.  Actually its been a few years since we've gotten away in general.  We both had some time off work after my brother's wedding so we figured we'd squeeze in a few day trips.  Our beach trip was supposed to be for a whole weekend.  This however, did not happen.  Chase had other plans.  He didn't sleep, and was into everything.  We made it 1 1/2 days before deciding to head home.  Since I had gone down the week prior, and dropped off the BOB and pack-n-play, we we didn't need the roof top carrier this time! You really have to lug so much crap when you have a toddler. We did up throwing our bikes on top of the car and trekking from 54th St. to Wonderland on the O.C. boardwalk while we were there. It was a great ride, and despite the fact that it was over 10 miles round trip(I know not that much), but we had a blast:)

I'm currently in "training" with our SLR.  HaHa only 3 1/2 yrs after getting it.  Anyway, this trip was my first attempt at messing with the shutter etc. in manual mode.  Still learning, clearly!

Ocean City, NJ

Storm was rolling in over the beach, so we headed back to the house

Stuck inside cuz it was storming.  Watching videos on Dada's giant phone
For you 90's children-think Zack Morris' phone

I think I'll hang here and watch you go in

Making progress

Concentrating on making the pile huge

Cheeese

Taking a break from biking. A coffee and monkey bread break:)

A day on the boardwalk

Getting an early start driving

Phillies game

Right before Utley and Howard came back we took Chase to a nighttime Phils' game.  Not only was Chase a trooper since it was a 7:05 game, but they won too!

Although we had to leave before the fireworks, Chase stuck it out most of the game.  The people in the seats next to us were very patient, and it didn't hurt that MomMom, PopPop, and Aunt Zandy took turns keeping him occupied.

Looking a little tired since it was my bedtime.  I cheered like crazy though!

The Big Day

Without further adieu...the shots from Pat and Jenna's Wedding!!

Even though it still seems crazy that my youngest brother is married, and I look at these pictures and think he still looks like a teenager(sorry Pat), I couldn't be more happy for the two of them!

I don't like to brag, but I am the reason they met:)  Here we are a few years later, and the happy couple has tied the knot.  The wedding was in MD at the beautiful Mansion at the Valley Country Club.  You really couldn't have asked for better weather, or a cuter couple.  Their ring bearer kind of stole the show too!

The boys getting ready

Surprise gift from the bride-to-be

From Tim's wedding day

At the Mansion

Chase liked wearing his tux, but enjoyed rolling around in it the most

Adorable favors.  Crocks of Old Bay and a recipe for crabcakes

The Ceremony

Grandparents and Parents

Here he comes!!

Pointing at something away from the ceremony site
Aunt Fay did an awesome job!

Still distracted(probably a bird).  The sign was as big as him.

So beautiful!

Take a deep breath

 The Vows and Kiss

Sooo the two of them.  Always laughing!

Chase blew kisses when the photographer suggested the bride and groom kiss.  

Home Alone Face

He was more interested in running around!  

A perfect picture to sum up my brothers!

 Reception Time

These two crack me up.  They definitely know how to have a good time!

Lovely ladies.  Fay, Anika, and I 

I LOVE THIS PICTURE! 

Introducing some of the wedding party

HaHa

First dance

I must say- the best men rocked the toasts

Chris and Anika

Tim and Fay

The happy couple and their ring bearer

Dancing on MomMom's feet

On Dadda's feet

The cupcakes were from the winners of Cupcake Wars.
They were incredible

 The end of a wonderfully long day

A little tired

Way past my bedtime

That guy on the left is Paul.  He got dressed up and crashed my wedding(no joke).
He kind of crashed this family picture too! 

Sister-in-laws:)

Two of the Katies

Everyone had a great time.  Can you guess the song?

Such a cute shot of my parents

Nominee for the best ring bearer award!