meet my cousin Pam.

I was lucky enough to photograph my cousin PAM and her adorable family.  They are currently residing in France, which makes them extra posh and me extra jealous.  If you care to read on you may want to grab a drink and get comfortable because I am about to RAMBLE.  Who knows what I will say…

A very long time ago when I was just little I loved my cousins dearly.  They were my favorite people ever.  Period.  I would wait all year long for our yearly family camp and delight in every moment.  I would write them numerous letters and sit by the mailbox hoping to recieve one in return.  However, I somehow grew up and now I hardly ever see my delightful cousins, but believe it or not, they are even better than when we were just little.  At least Pam is anyways ~ I am going to hope the other ones are, too…

Her kids are pure magic and just as beautiful as she is.  As you will notice ~ PAM IS A KNOCKOUT.  I was always very proud when people identified as cousins because then her beauty could wear off on me just a teensy bit.  I needed all the help I could get ~ I was very awkward and socially incompetent.  Sad, but true.  The lovely thing about Pam is that she is just as lovely on the inside and lifts your being just being around her. Okay, maybe that is because she paid me a million compliments, but I am easily won with flattery.

I am now determined to be just like her and copy her every move.  I wish I was kidding, but I am truly not.  Now for the pictures.  As I said, her kids are dreams.  Pure delights and fierce with personality.  Miss Sophia had all her poses lined up and changed her pose every 2 seconds ~ already a pro at 7.  Miss Petra loved me and that makes her a rockstar (besides her crazy blue eyes and being the daintiest thing ever).  And Pearce.  Really a heart throb already and he is NINE.  Seriously so awesome in front of the lens and even gave me courtesy laughs for my horrid jokes.   He will make a stunning husband some day.

Samantha McWilliams - August 11, 2012 - 4:13 am

Kyla – your words about Pam are so true. You are such a talented photographer and I hope I can work with you sometime. Your have really captured each family member’s personality in these shots. Looks like a fun time and I am so happy you got to have some cousin time together.

Jamie Swainson - August 12, 2012 - 5:40 am

These are stunning. Gorgeous!!! I’m in love.

Shawna - August 19, 2012 - 2:20 am

Beautiful pictures, Kyla. Beautiful family, Pam. Nice bed, by the way.

jack…

is my newest nephew and I simply adore him. I adore him enough that at last minute I made him the mustache balnket below with his name on it (best aunt ever, right). I designed it photoshop then ordered the fabric through http://www.artofwhere.com (a Canadian Spoonflower) and their customer service was absolutely amazing. I used the jersey knit fabric so the blanket has a nice wrapping stretch to it. I can’t wait for an excuse to make a new one!

Here is my perfect nephew. Some are in studio and some are in the comfort of his home. We love you Jack!

 

 

devon - August 19, 2012 - 8:05 pm

oh he is lovely! im so happy for them :)