There is something about a newborn that makes me think about what life is all about.  Shutter clicking my way through this photo session allowed me to reflect on just how fast life passes us by.  Before little Lily’s parents know it,  she will be starting kindergarten…. high school….college…. you get the idea.  Life is such a short journey and I hope I always embrace what it lends me.  The only thing that stands between a person and what they want in life is the will to try it and the faith to believe that it can happen.  I hope I always do something a little scary, dream a little big, and laugh a little more than I did the day before.    Looking at these pictures of Lily reminds me how precious life is and to embrace my life with my soul.

On Saturday, one of my favorite little friends is celebrating her 2nd Birthday.  I met her way back on the day when her mommy had first taken her preggo test…. literally a tiny little miracle bean growing inside one of my favorite people, her mommy.  It is so hard to believe that was nearly 3 years ago.  Little Miss D is such a princess inside and out.  I know she is only 2 but she is already super smart, loves my little Lissy, can flaunt some fashion, and can have a full conversation if you let her.  Ummmm…. her cute little smile makes me melt.  Happy Birthday, Davis and may you always cast a cute little smile for my camera.

Hugs and I luv  yous~

Miss Gina

It started with a simple phone call from Liza.  She mentioned that the super sweet people in “Google-land” invited her to call me.  I am so appreciative of my cyberspace colleagues.  I am appreciative because I was able to meet sweet Liza, her witty hubby, and their precious daughter.  The sweet little miss is only a few weeks old but is as alert as can be.  Her parents are awesome and decorated her room so girlie, chic, and of course pink.    After having a great breakfast, the sweet little miss was fast asleep for about 15 minutes and then, “Surprise, Mommy, I wanna see that lady with the big clicker thing (my camera).  She played my little games of peek-a-boo, baby talk, and a few little snuggles here and there, a few “fig leaf” pics that are way to cute, and then was ready for cuddling with momma…again.

Liza is a first time mommy and one of the best I have ever seen. Even when the sweet little miss had a bout of unhappiness, she still managed to giggle at the uncertainty and coo along with baby until the little miss was satisified that mommy was by her side.  I could only wish that I had been that calm with my little newborn some 7 years ago.  All mommies could learn a thing or two from Mrs. Liza.

I had so much fun visiting with you… Little Miss, Your Mommy, and Your Daddy.  You are one luck little thing who has some pretty awesome parents.

Congratulations on your little bundle of preciousness mommy and daddy….she is super sweet.

A little bundle of joy he is.  Ahhhh….that cute-ness only a newborn has.  I was one lucky girl when his momma called me to document her growing belly, and his arrival.  Oh, dear “Google Gods”…how will I ever thank you.  

Matt and Heather, the proud parents of this gorgeous little man are parents extraordinaire.  When I arrived at their home, they were getting ready to give the new bundle a bath.  He did not like it very much.  Either he was crying really loud or practicing to be the next heavy metal lead singer…hummm….  Mom and dad did not skip a beat with the little one, no fussy parents here.  How I wish I had the patience and calmness 7 years ago when I had a little one of my own.  After the little bundle was dried, diapered, and fed, he took to the newborn thing really well….. went right to sleep and did not budge with me, the picture lady…. moving him, covering him, folding him, tucking him, and snap…snap…snap…. a few lasting memories for this beautiful family.

Matt & Heather, thank you from the very bottom of my heart for including me in such a special time in your life.  Your baby is gorgeous, and smells good too (yummy newborn smell)!

Mom did not realize I was snapping this one. She was waiting for me to adjust my do-dads...but I could not resist. One of my favs

Special story about this ring... it is Heather's wedding ring and is all about love and a love story. Ummm....love the mushy details :)