That word “Mommy” means so much.  Unless you are a mommy you simply don’t quite understand the magnitude of such a little word.

The following was a passage shared with me recently:

The child asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”

“Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”

God said, “Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.”

Again the child asked, “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”

God said, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.”

“And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?”

God said, “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

“Who will protect me?”

God said, “Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it’s life.”

“But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.”

God said, “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.”

At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, “God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.”

You will simply call her “Mom.”

And… because every post is better with a picture…. here is one of my favorites, beautiful Diana and her girls.

Some of my favorite photoshoots are of Mommy’s-2b  there is just something about their soul that radiates and touches the hearts of everyone around.  These gorgeous photos are of Misty.  I have not told her this, but many times throughout her photoshoot I had tears of joy in my eyes.  Joy for her and the mother she will be.  Being able to witness and document the amount of love she has for this little miracle, whom she calls “Harper” makes my heart warm.  Little Harper was born this past week and I am sure her mommy loves her more than she will ever know.  One thing I do know is that Misty is going to make a fabulous mommy.

We are lucky to be humans who have been created to live life to the fullest and sometimes make difficult decisions.  This is where I have been.  I loved the frequent emails from clients, online friends, and blog stalkers who have missed my presence on this World Wide Web, however I had to make a decision to embrace myself in a little bit of a miracle.  I have still been ever so busy with weddings and photoshoots, and have so much to post, but wanted to start with a picture of me (some weeks ago) to document our blessed life and where I have been.  Our sweet Olivia is now here and life is in full swing (along with lots of diapers, cuddles, and hugs). I have so much to post and beautiful brides to share…. stay tuned!

Hugs~

Gina

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 :)

I got a late night phone call from this daddy to be.  Beto had his family together , all brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, parents, and a little angel in the belly of his special someone.  Alberto called me after his quick trip around google land and and asked if I could possibly do a impromptu photoshoot for he and his family.  I love family, I love joy, I love to laugh, and I love happiness, so of course I was on for this event of memory capturing.  One of the things I say so often is to capture the moments as they happen, as they unfold, as they become life.  Those moments that are spontaneous, and just for the love of it and each other.  This is exactly what this family did.  This family embraced what they have today, each other.