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July 3, 2013 By carol 12 Comments

Tyler, 11 days new

It wasn’t very long ago that I was visiting this beautiful couple who were SO excited about the baby they were ready to meet . . .

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What an absolute honor it was today when I got to go back to their beautiful home to meet their new son!  Every sweet little thing about him is perfect!  He smelled so good and those cheeks just begged for a kiss . . . I resisted . . . barely . . .

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and, oh, the urge to nibble on those little piggies . . . some days my job is much more challenging than others . . .

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While I was prepared for a traditional newborn session, Mom wanted more of a lifestyle approach . . . my favorite!  With some simple guidance, I was able to just stand back and capture the true beauty of a couple becoming a family.  I won’t lie . . . there was a lump in my throat more than once.

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Their hearts truly now beat as one . . . and while they spend their days memorizing every detail about this new person who introduced them to parenthood, their love grows . . .

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These first few days are so precious!  Each sound, every wrinkle of the nose or pucker of the lips is a miracle . . . a first.  You wait for every thing to happen, and you spend your days wondering how you ever lived a happy moment before this new life was a part of yours.  The details matter.  You’re more tired than you’ve ever been, but you know that you will find the strength to make every second count.  Don’t lose this.  Don’t let it slip by . . . capture it . . . keep it safe & share it some day.  It will be the treasure his child will want.  It will be Today. Everlasting.

 

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  1. Hilda Burke says

    July 4, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    I’m in tears!!! There are so great!!! Love the lifestyle approach. YEY!! How does Kelly look so good? Seriously?

  2. rachel para says

    July 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    thank you for sharing … photos and commentary are truly beautiful … thoughtful, insightful and beautiful (apparently my thesaurus has gone missing 🙂 … i am looking forward to meeting young Tyler …

    (a) amazing grace (b) amazingly graceful (c) gracefully amazing (d) ALL OF THE ABOVE

    xoxo

    rxp

  3. C-Dog says

    July 4, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    You three look just marvelously beautiful and joyous. Thank you for including all of us and letting us see these incredible photos!

  4. Grandma Eloise says

    July 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Too beautiful and sweet for words. He is so adorable. I’m so happy for all of you!

  5. Michael Stephani says

    July 5, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Awesome shots my friends! You are such a beautiful family! Make sure to enjoy everything because it goes by so fast!

  6. Todd S says

    July 5, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    What a beautiful family!!! Congrats Tony and Kelly!!!

  7. Grandma Mary says

    July 5, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Amazingly beautiful and sensitive photography and narrative. Yes, he will love the stories told and shown about his life. Continue to capture the moments in words (journal!) and pictures. God Bless and Much Love!!! We are so grateful to see your family so happy! We have all been blessed by the addition of Tyler to our lives.

  8. Ashlyn says

    July 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Very cute!!!

  9. Maxine Evans says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Love the colors! What a little sweetie 🙂

  10. Starla Wise says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    So Sweet.

  11. Lana says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    What a gorgeous gallery! So relaxed. Just love.

  12. Tracy says

    July 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    How beautiful!!! What a handsome angel God has presented to you!!! I wish you nothing but pure love & joy. Absolutely gorgeous family!!!

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