Since I arrived while Dana was finishing up a feeding with Oliver, I had the lucky privilege of exploring their beautiful home with the help of Dana’s husband, Albert. Dana and Albert hail from Tennessee and, trust me, it shows. In everything from the way they answer the phone, greet you, and immediately offer you a drink upon entering their home, that southern hospitality shines right through. And it doesn’t hurt that they have a whole wall in the house dedicated to the King himself! But in all honesty, it makes it feel like there’s a sense of history behind everything they do.
The newest addition to the family history is their son Oliver. As a friend put it, Oliver is the quintessential Gerber baby. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such pristine baby skin (do I seem jealous??? nah!) – so much so that at times I swear the kid was glowing. Couple that with strong blue eyes that, in his newness, just always seem surprised and you have the recipe for a seriously cute kid. This little guy is going to have some crazy game when he gets older.
So without further ado, meet Oliver Jones at 6 months old.
And the whole Jones family. It was a hot, sunny day and I was happy to see that Dana and Albert have a front porch with some pretty perfect lighting.
I saw this rocking chair in Oliver’s room and asked Dana if it would be alright to move it outside. It turns out that this is the same chair Dana’s family had when she was a baby, and they’ve since had it restored. Hearing that just made me feel somehow humbled. History, I tell you!
Yeah, I know. Another feet photo. What can I say? The kid’s got cute feet!
The many faces of Oliver Jones…
And this, right here? It’s like he’s actually saying to my camera, “Aren’t I an angel?”
Dana suggested that we take some photos outside on a “green couch”. When I discovered what she was talking about, I was so excited by the retro look – and it turns out it doesn’t just look retro, it actually is. It’s the same couch that Dana’s father’s family had when he was growing up in the ’50s, but back then they used it in the basement. Dana and Albert have since reupholstered it with a waterproof fabric so they can use it as an outdoor couch. It’s details like this that make this an even more touching family photo.
Dana and Albert, thank you so much for inviting me into your home and allowing me to document your little one. It was a gift to meet Oliver and witness the sweet interactions of a new family.
To see more of my afternoon with Oliver, Dana, and Albert, just click here for a slideshow!
