Bun in the Oven

I'm digressing a bit in this post. The absolutely wonderful thing about my sister being two weeks overdue was that we kept shooting really fun maternity photos. So even though the last post had photos of the baby, I'm going back to when that little guy was still in utero. Just because I think my sis is fantastically gorgeous.
Peace, Kate J Miller

Oh Fremont, you always offer the best settings

Kirkland at sunset

Family Portrait

Hey Baby!

there's such a sense of peace in this one

Family Happenings

It has been a full summer for my family. I have three older siblings that all magically ended up living in Seattle, to my parent's dismay. So where did I go this summer? Seattle, for two months. I got to live with my sister, her husband, and their little boy. Luckily my brother and his wife live a few blocks away and my oldest sister, her husband, and their niños are also a short walk away. So it's not too fun for me to live on the opposite coast but it's always a great time when I visit. It was an awesome summer to live in the city. Unfortunately my oldest sister and her family had to spend a month in Baltimore due to health concerns, but they all made it back for the birth of grandchild #4, Caleb James! What a way to begin a life. The birth was at home around 1:45am; soft lighting, Sigur Ros playing, and a very calm and peaceful birthing team. It was my first time experiencing a birth and I cannot find the words to adequately describe what the experience was like. So here are a few photos of my last few days in Seattle, with the family enjoying member #13.
Peace, Kate J Miller

My nephew Caden, almost one year old!

Cuddle moments with the new soul

My Dad bonding with Caleb a few hours after the birth

Steph, about two hours after having Caleb

Papa and Caleb

My oldest sister, Mandy and her son

Micah, the big brother

Parents

Tigert Family

Popsicles

I just don't think that these need any explanation. Sweet summertime.

Jaya and Sasha

I have known these two girls for a long time. I took this photo of Mel and Jaya (and an in utero Sasha) two summers ago.

They're growing and stretching and learning and changing quickly. Pretty soon Sasha will be two and Jaya will be six. I've been babysitting them quite a bit this summer and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these little girls better. Jaya will go to a bilingual kindergarten this coming fall, she's smart, creative, funny, and helpful. Sasha is a feisty little person who keeps everyone on their toes. She knows quite a bit of sign language and is always willing to let you know the sign for skunk, sharing, mosquito, party, candle etc. just in case you don't watch Baby Signing Time as religiously as she does. Their mom, Mel, is a midwife and has been a part of my neice and one of my nephews births and will deliver my sister's baby any day! Their family has been a big part of ours and we love them dearly.
Peace, Kate J Miller

Upstairs room at Chocolati on 45th


You look bored J. Want some balloons?



look alikes Mel and Jaya

Sashi



My favorite of the whole shoot

Hey Baby!

This is my sister Steph. My 38 weeks pregnant, finishing second year of grad school, just moved into a new house, sister Steph. She's a busy and beautiful woman. These photos were taken on the 4th of July at Gas Works park. We had a fun night watching the fireworks on Lake Union with the company of about 50,000 other people. This is part one of her pregnancy photos, hopefully part two will be shot and posted soon! Soak in the life and color that is so vibrant and accessible in the summer!
Peace, Kate J Miller

Look at that yoga posture




belly belly belly


My Stephy