I’m not even going to apologize for the sheer number of photos in this post. 😀 I think you’ll see why…these are the first “family portrait” shots taken after my brother’s homecoming from deployment in the Middle East. You can find those photos here. These are long overdue to my patient and understanding sister-in-law! We had so much fun taking these relaxed shots over the course of a few days; Jon battling through his severe jetlag, simply relishing the feel of his wife and baby daughter in his arms; Iassica soaking in the sight and sound of him holding their precious girl, who, as you can see, already adores her daddy. Keep smiling dear ones and rejoice in your beautiful family.

While editing these next few shots, there was something about Jon in his simple white t-shirt and the way he’s smiling and standing that reminded me so strongly of our  Grandpa Bass – it quite literally took my breath away. I wish I had a comparison photo to show you, but I do know that our Grandpa would have doted on wee Eleanor and cherished her the same way he did us. I love that he lives on through his grandson.