Baby Emilia has one of the most beautiful newborn complextions I’ve ever seen. Dark hair, big round eyes, and olive skin. swoon 🙂 Daddy is going to have his hands full with this beauty.

At 2AM I got a call from Tom telling me Sarah’s contractions were getting stronger, and that the midwives were on their way over. I told him to let me know how much she has progressed once her midwive got to the house and checked. I tried to get back to sleep, but it was to no avail. By 3:45AM I hadn’t heard back, and that made me a bit nervous. I called Tom back to find out how things were going. It was time to head over. So while the rest of my family slept I threw on my clothes, grabbed my bag, and told my husband good-bye.

I’ve entered quiet births before, but never with so many people. I was so impressed that with about 6 additional people this mom and dad were able to get the beautiful homebirth they had so desired. Sarah was amazing. Their beautiful, red-headed baby girl entered the world as the sun was rising through the window. At 8:11AM on June 3rd, 2014 Tom and Sarah finally got to meet their precious baby.

I can’t wait to share her newborn images with you as well, but for now you all get to witness this awesome birth story thanks to mom and dad’s approval. Enjoy!

I really enjoyed this maternity session. Nothing like getting wet up to your knees on a warm spring day! We shot this session up at Tanyard Creek on a gorgeous afternoon that was 80°. Baby Rivers will be here soon, and I can’t wait to meet him!

Being invited into a family’s most important day is an incredible honor. To be able to give them clear memories of such a miraculous day I can’t put into words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each of you for inviting me to such a moment.

Mom was so worried that things weren’t progressing after a while that she decided she’d try to get some sleep. I left the room and took a stroll to snag some images and give them a little down time. I hadn’t been out of the room 15 minutes when I felt my phone vibrating. It was the dad. He said ‘where are you?’, and I replied ‘just down the hall on my way back.”. He said it was time to push…and I really thought he was teasing me for just a second. The last time we checked mom was only at a 6! I hustled to the room, and sure enough it was time! Mom did so awesome and dad had the biggest smile plastered on his face the whole time. Congratulations F & C! He is simply beautiful. 🙂

Dear Dallas,

You were such a little trooper during your first photoshoot. You streched and yawned, blew bubbles and coo’d. You slept and showed us your beautiful eyes, too. And much to your daddy’s dismay you pooped all the way down to his boots. 🙂 I hope you get lots of sleep now, because you will need all your energy to keep up with your big brothers!

xoxo