the c family | sneak peek

The week following Christmas, we had the pleasure of having some of our family in town for a visit. We always look forward to this time, and we always cherish it. The week we spent with them was ... well, to be honest, interesting. But together - we survived it. And, in retrospect, I don’t think I’d have had it any other way.

How we love our family. I’ve said it before. I’ll, undoubtedly, say it again. We certainly don’t get to see them as often as we’d like. But the times that we do get to share with them are priceless treasures - ones that we hold close to our hearts. And we hold them tightly.

This day, as we traipsed across our families’ land where our roots run deep - I felt as though my heart was fit to burst.

Thank you Jacob, Laci, Jade and Gabriel. Thank you for the love that abounded that week. Thank you for the love we feel always. Thank you, for being you.

My ‘favorite session’ is constantly in a state of change. This one - ah, well. It surely holds the title.

Enjoy.

baby annelise | sneak peek

This sweet little gem is such a treat.

And spending this time with her, while she was so fresh and new to this life, was a blessing to me.

I had the chance to take some photos of her on two days - thanks to some unfavorable weather and light. And ... I’ve never thanked my curse or Mother Nature more.

I guess you could say that it made my seeing this bundle of pink again so soon ...  easy.

The first day was lovely. It was such a thrill for me to see Annelise again. Even though I had seen her in the hospital - wee babes change so fast. She was such a tiny little thing without being swaddled up in that hospital blanket. I got to really appreciate her full head of flaming red hair. I got to see just what good parents Tamra and Chris are. And it was so nice to see Tamra’s family again.

But that second day had a whole different atmosphere. It was calm and quiet and peaceful. The sweet spirit I felt while cuddling Annelise, palpable. Not to mention the time I had to talk with my dear friend. Just she and I. Like old times.

Yes. A blessing.

As a mother, my dear friend Tamra glows. And I glow because I know her.

Congratulations, Hatcher’s. So very pleased for you. You’re in for the ride of your life - and you have the best ticket. Welcome, sweet Annelise. The world is yours.

Oh, for the love. Enjoy.

the c family | teaser

Some of our dearest family,

and one of our favorite places,

makes for one simply perfect afternoon.

Enjoy ... and stay tuned for more.