-Newborns-


I just love doing newborn babies.  This little guy clay was the cutest.  Newborns are hard work!  They can take up to 4 hours to photograph.  But when I come home and start to edit and see the end result it is just so worth every minute.  Personally I am no longer able to have any more babies.  So when a new mom and dad come in with their little one, I guess I get my baby fix :) 

At the very end of the session with Abby and her newborn Clay.  I had told them we were finished for the day and she just sat on the bean bag and cuddled with little clay.  At that moment I could see the love that Abby had for this little guy.  It just absolutely melted my heart and to be honest I almost cried!   Of course I wouldn't cry in front of my clients, but I really had to hold it back.  All of a sudden I could remember there was a time when I held my little boys that same way, and I missed that feeling for a moment.  The embrace that a new mom gives to her newborn.  My boys are 9 and 6 now and they are not as cuddly :(  It made me realize that time in my life was soooooo precious to me.  Don't get me wrong is was major tough at the time.  I did not get much sleep and I felt alone in my struggle with this little creature that demanded all my attention.  But oh it was worth every tear that I shed, every labor pain, every sleepless night, every puked on shirt.  I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

That time in my life has passed and now I own a business and work full time.  In life there are times and seasons.  So cherish every moment!  My boys have grown up so fast.  Before I know it I will be doing their Senior photos, and then their weddings, and then their babies.  YIKES!!!!!  (Now I am crying again!)

Enjoy your children, they are a gift from God!

Abby, Kevin, and Clay