This beautiful baby boy arrived on December 5th weighing a whopping 9lbs, 9oz! He was also 22 inches long….can’t wait to see how fast he grows! His mom brought in some of her own hats and such. I always tell parents that I have everything we need, but if they have anything to personalize their session to please bring it. It’s always so much fun when I can use things that aren’t mine, but yours. I love the story it can tell. When Atlas’ mom pulled out the ‘Dude’ hat I nearly died. I just happened to have a black/white striped blanket that was an exact match! 🙂

I’ve had the honor of photographing baby Emery since she was inside her mother’s womb. I documented her way into this world, and have been able to continue her journey through this first year. This session her big sister got to join in. Sibling bonds are so special and so unique. These girls have such an age gap between them, but if it’s anything like my girls and their age gap their in for a beautiful sisterhood!

I remember the first year I photographed this guy. He was a baby with no hair and a big smile! Each year it has been a true joy to watch him grow. Little ‘J’ is so full of love. Everytime I show up to a session his first action is to run up and hug me. THAT is why I do what I do. I don’t want to just see you one time – I want to create a relationship with your children. To watch them grow up in front of my camera, and for them to have their photographer be such an intragral part of their lives…that is why I do this. THANK YOU.

It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to blog. Between the last post and now it’s been quite the whirlwind around here! With my dad’s passing and recovering from breaking both of my wrists you could say life is getting back to ‘normal’ for me. It’s only fitting that I start that normalcy off with a post of some of my favorite kiddo’s. Pretty soon one more boy will be added to the mix for them. I can’t wait!!

A year goes by so fast. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed watching D-man grow during his baby time. I have been blessed to document his time inside mommy, his birth, and all his milestones during the first year. I joke to his mama that he’s finally grown into that big head of his, ha! I can’t wait to see how he continues to grow. xo