I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot family portraits for the Westcott family last November (minus Dad, who was working on the farm). The girls were so much fun - we had a blast!
Left to right: Brooke, Riley, Kati, Courtney
Riley
Courtney
Brooke
When Grandpa was first put in the nursing home and could get around better, he loved to push the snack cart.
Grandma comforting Grandpa, Fall 2007. When he first went into the nursing home, he was very emotional, which could have been caused by Alzheimer's.
Grandpa and his great-grandson, Jacob, near Christmastime. They were both in awe of the snow globe, which is a good example of the progression of life. People start out as babies, grow into adults, and often regress back to where they started.
Grandpa with his granddaughter, Cyndie, and his great-grandson, Isaac. He doesn't get to see family much in the nursing home, so he was emotional when he got to see his great-grandchildren.
Grandpa's arm looking skinny after not eating for several days.
In June 2008, Grandma fell and broke her hip. She spent a week in the hospital having surgery, two weeks in a rehab facility, and over a month doing in-home therapy. Luckily she recovered, but during the whole time, she couldn't visit Grandpa. Finally in August 2008, her and Grandpa reunited. They were both emotional, particularly Grandpa.
Grandpa and Grandma very happy to see each other after two months apart, although Grandpa still has the usual sad look in his eyes.
Grandpa at the nursing home, December 2008.
He still looks happy every once in awhile. This was one of his good days. (Jan. 24, 2009)
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