Jude's 10 month portraits

We got Jude's pictures taken again today, the day before he turns 10 months old. I know he's only 8 months adjusted but I still feel like he's too big too fast. I don't like how quickly time is going. I am so grateful to see Jude grow up, but I just wish he'd slow down! I can't believe I'm researching first birthday ideas. Where did my little preemie go?

Jude's first professional photos

On Friday, November 11th, we took Jude to JCPenney to get his pictures taken. Since we have a very nice Nikon and I'd like to think both Daniel and I are skilled at photography, I originally planned to take all of his photos ourselves. But after visiting the portrait studio "just for fun" and talking to the really awesome photographer and manager there, we were sold. It was too good a deal to pass up. I figured we could just try it and if we weren't impressed, we'd know never to go back. I don't want to regret anything with Jude. I don't want to pass things by and then later wish I'd done it. I only get to do this once so there is no doing things differently with our next baby.

Our experience was great. I was impressed that the photographers got down on the floor with the camera and it wasn't just set up on a tripod, all cookie-cutter and generic. The main photographer also has his own photography business outside of work and he plays in a worship band at his church. It was just perfect. Such an enjoyable experience. He really cared about getting the right shots and adding special touches to make them even more precious.

I absolutely loved being able to do this. Having Jude's pictures taken was one of the little silly things I always wished I could do with Avery. Bringing in my adorably clad baby for people to coo at. Helping to pose him and looking at his irresistable shots at the end, trying to pick favorites to be printed. It made me so happy. And it was worth spending all my birthday money on!

Just one of the many beautiful shots of our sweet boy!