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It’s no secret how much I love twins, so I was overjoyed when I got the opportunity to document these 2 little cuties! A & A are just precious and we had a great time together. Here’s a quick sneak peek for you, Mom, because I *know* you’re waiting for it!
I loved this family so much I did TWO sessions! ha, ha, just a little joke for them! Actually, about 5 minutes into our BEACH session a huge storm rolled in and we got rained out. I had a blast hanging out with them watching the Olympics as we waited for the storm to pass! But it never did, so we scheduled a re-take for the next day. It worked out beautifully in the end, as we were blessed with perfect weather, happy kids, and gorgeous light.
I know you’re looking for it, so here’s your Sneak Peek, D! Thanks for allowing me the honor of documenting your family!
On my iPod this week is the song, “Circle of Friends” by Point of Grace. For 2 years my kids & I have been blessed with a very special group of friends. We’ve enjoyed countless playdates, afternoons at the pool, shopping trips running errands, homeschooling adventures, neighborhood walks, travel, laughter, learning, & growing. Things are shifting a bit as my oldest son starts school this fall and the rest of our group continues homeschooling. This is an exciting new adventure for my family, but bittersweet as we’ll miss our extra time with our friends and I’ll miss the wonderful homeschooling community in Hampton Roads. But what comfort to know that we will always have these precious memories and these lovely kids and their mamas in our lives. We love you guys!
And here’s the song. Excuse me while I get more tissues…
I loved meeting and photographing baby E. She was a joy! Her parents were cool and relaxed, and so well prepared! They brought snacks, toys, changes of clothing, and Dad even pulled a towel out of his bag when E got soaked in the fountain!
My kids’ birthdays are always so emotional for me. It’s a milestone in their lives, so huge and IMPORTANT to them. But for the mama, it’s even bigger.
It is memories… they swell up like an ocean wave and come flooding back in a rush of emotion. The pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding, the overwhelming I’ve-been-up-all-night-trying-to-figure-out-what-this-baby-needs exhaustion. The tiny toes, wrinkly skin, fuzzy hair. The smiles, chubby legs, crawling, WALKING! Hearing”mama” and “lub ooo” and “I snuggle you.” Running hugs, gleeful excitement, giggly my-whole-heart-is-filled-with-joy delight! Playdates, swimming lessons, best friends, bike rides, boo-boos, tears, laughter. There are so many milestones, moments, & memories along the way. As moms we have the privilege of watching the tiny baby grow and transform and become. It is an amazing journey that fills me with wonder, gratitude, and a thankful heart every day of my life. I am so honored, so blessed, so amazed at this gift from God, this gift of my children.
So while birthdays are a milestone for the child, they are a memory for the mama. And so very, very precious.
My own sweet boy turned 6 this month. SIX! I’m still in shock. Or denial. Or both!
Here are some images of my baby boy, 6 years ago, a tiny 7lbs 7oz newborn. Ahhhhhh….
And 6 years later:
Here he is with his best buddy, L, who will turn SIX next month also. In honor of the big occasion they had their first sleepover, complete with the [very cool it’s-a-boy-thing] garage picnic, rain/mud play, cake & ice cream, riding bikes, Kangaroo Jac’s, and staying up as late as you can. Which was 10pm, when I read them a story and they both fell asleep before I finished! [That’s a happy day!]
[our self portrait–can you tell I’m holding my camera in front of us?!]
Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! I lub ooo!
We LOVED this baby bunny! My son rescued him from the grasp of a cat and we discovered a small puncture wound, so we found an awesome wildlife rehabber to nurse him back to heath. Take care, little guy!
[Excuse my dd still in her pajamas!]
