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 […]
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 […]
The Assistant
When I showed up and saw the camera equipment, I thought, “Oh good-an assistant!” As it turns out, I was referring to myself. Big sister and brother had the job […]
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 […]
The Fifth
He’s the first boy, The second child, And the fifth son to be given the name Robert Anthony. With that name, he’ll carry on a tradition continued through years and generations. But I […]
Ounces Not Hours
Those first few weeks- The whole world is in it’s usual bustle around you, but you barely notice. The days and nights are now measured in ounces- an increment certainly […]
One That’s One and One On The Way
Some kids fight over toys, whose turn it is to pick a movie, or dibs on the last chocolate chip cookie- My kids fight over who loves Baby Joey the most. […]
Your First Day
Watching her sleep- Tiny chest rising softly up and down, Lips still sucking as she dreams. Her room around you is bricked high with folded diapers, Ruffled Rompers, Blankets of […]