Jamie, Ron, Maddie, and Victoria // Pennsylvania Family Portraits

Miss Maddie is a big sister.  And she will show her sister off with pride to anyone and everyone!

I love watching big siblings love on the little ones, and this show was perfect for that.  Maddie and Victoria adore each other.  Maddie just loved watching over little Victoria and making her laugh.  Victoria loved gazing at her sister and holding her hand.  

Victoria Lauren.  A beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl.  But this name is more than just pretty sounds and letters.  Victoria Lauren bears the name of a very special aunt who is dancing with Jesus right now, and I realized quickly that a blog about these sweet girls would be incomplete without a few words of their dear Auntie Lauren.  

Lauren left us in April of 2010, just shy of her 20th birthday.  I vividly remember her bright smile and beautiful long hair as she stood in front of us at church singing.  She was always holding her baby niece Maddie, and she clearly loved being an Aunt.  As Maddie said "Auntie loved children, but I was special."  Yes, yes you are, Maddie.  

Even though Lauren had so much going on with her body to weaken her, she still was such a strong girl.  She had a fiery personality and was hilariously sarcastic.  She was not afraid to be herself.  I think her spirit definitely carried over into her niece Maddie, who was so outgoing, funny, and excited.  

Just like her beautiful eyes carried to Victoria.  Mmm this baby is sweet!  Look at her darling little face!

Maddie and Victoria also have a beautiful Mama who has a very special relationship with them.  She just loves snuggling with and kissing her girls.

Maddie wanted to take some photos of her mama, too!  I told her how to push the button, and she went to town!  Seriously, guys, these next two were done by a five-year-old.  Let me know if you want to be my assistant in 12 years, Maddie!

Oh, and let's not forget Fluffy.  Maddie really wanted to take a photo of Fluffy. 

Maddie and Victoria's daddy clearly is awesome also.  I loved watching how he played with his girls during our photoshoot.

I think mommy and daddy are fond of each other, too.  

What a special, blessed, and beautiful family you are!  It was a joy to illustrate your life!