Awaiting Baby #3

These sweet folks are some of our closest friends, so it was such an honor to be able to take some maternity photos for them as they prepare for daughter #3! And better yet, our families were on vacation together during this session so it was sort of a "destination" photo shoot, which I'm always excited about! The romantic golden sunset light, good friends, and a couple who clearly love each other dearly and aren't afraid to cuddle made it my absolute favorite type of photo shoot from start to finish. Isn't her baby bump just the cutest thing ever?!

 

Sweet Brynn {7 days new}

Welcome to the world, Brynn Liezel!

October 8th, 2013                8 lbs. 12 oz.                      19 inches

Photographing this little peanut was so special and fun. She slept the entire time for her solo pictures, and has the most adorable little lips and cheeks! I've known her mama for many years, so it was an honor to be able to capture some memories for this awesome family during such a blessed time in their lives.  Thank you for letting me be a part of Brynn's first few days of life! xoxo

Here is Brynn's story: 

Brynn has an older brother named Carter, and their entries into the world were quite similar. Her mama's water broke in the middle of the night, and after a few hours of walking the hospital's hallways, things progressed very smoothly & quickly. So quickly, in fact, that her doctor almost didn't make it back in time to catch her! Her mama only had to push for 15 minutes as opposed to 1 hour with her older bro. 

Brynn's name is Welsh, which is a nod to her mommy's heritage. Her middle name, Liezel, is Filipino and in honor of her daddy's mom's family. Liezel means "God is abundant", and her mommy and daddy really liked that because it reminds them that God is the one who blessed them with this beautiful little girl. They hope she becomes the woman that God has called her to be, and they feel so blessed to have this special gift from above. 

Clara is ONE!

How quickly a year goes by...it seems like just yesterday I had the honor of taking Clara's newborn photos (see them here). We then followed that up with 3 month and 6 month photos, and watched her grow into the sweet, easy-going, joyful beauty she is today as she approaches her FIRST birthday! Clara's whole family is so special to my family and I, and I am so honored to be the one who got to help document the first year of her life.

Happy birthday, Clara! xoxo