Even Before They Asked
After hoping and praying for the longest time, my sister and her husband welcomed a son. They were blessed to have him join their family through adoption. Now he’s an […]
Malcom
Those teeny little legs were sticking straight out in front of him surrounded on all sides by a sea of mattress, And the sunlight from the window planting a kiss […]
Paperclips and Pacifiers
The paperclips and the pacifiers are occupying the same space, It is in that moment that you realize you’ve arrived at a place called parenthood. Goldfish crackers are spilled like […]
Teddy
I heard the tiniest knock on my studio door, and when I answered, this sweet little guy was looking back at me. (Now that I think about it, he probably […]
Alyson Blue
She’s even more beautiful than her name; theirs to love forever- all ten fingers and ten toes of her. Each one carefully kissed and counted by her big brother and […]
Jordan
In six years, Jordan will jump off the school bus and turn her cheek to reach her mom’s waiting pucker. She’ll anticipate that kiss- Cartoons before breakfast, her favorite peanut […]
My Baby Brother’s Baby
She’s so tiny in his arms. My baby brother’s baby. I remember saying the same thing to myself just a few years ago. My baby brother’s wife. It’s a little […]
Nolan
Beautiful baby boy. Mom and Dad have been crossing off days on the calendar counting down to his arrival. A little late, so it was difficult not to get antsy. […]
Jasper and Lincoln
Two. Bottles times two. Burps times two. Diapers times two. But if they were exhausted, I couldn’t tell. The way they smiled at those babies, covered them in kisses- I […]
Clara
Clara came into the world with a loud and lovely cry, Her lungs broke the silence and her parents could finally exhale- Tears of joy and relief. Another beautiful baby […]
Alexa Makes Three
My camera has captured their family since just before the first little guy. If I were to line the pictures up in order, The story would begin with quiet anticipation And […]
This Spot
This spot, your little one nestled on your lap, and the light on her face. So tiny. Even these past few days you’ve watched her as she yawns. Those stretched […]
