Francesco turns 6 months - Baby Journey

I can't even explain what these Baby Highlights sessions do to me = MAJOR BABY FEVER. Also, it truly is such a joy and honor to get to continually capture families and their kiddos as they grow. I know how special it is to look back and see all the changes in my sweet Theo, and it is neat now for me to watch other moms do the same.

Little Francesco is growing! He was eating his foot and swinging on swings and let me tell you, this kid LOVES his mama! Check out those shades! OMG adorable and his outfit is so cool! I can't wait til this sweet little guy turns 9 months and I get to take more photos of him - but I bet his mom can ;)

Defrain Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

Look at those baby cheeks?! OMG this sweet family added another adorable child to their clan and I got to capture those sweet cheeks! These guys are fun and sweet and work so hard for Jesus. Their littles are so sweet - Leighton loves princesses, Landon loves donuts and and Elena, I mean, those cheeks!?

Compassionate.

Not only is Tiff a great mom, but she's also a hard working nurse. She's pretty much 'taking care' of people all the time. That's mom's job - to take care, to support. It is amazing how life giving it is to give of yourself. That is one of the wonderful gifts of motherhood.

Ryan's Mom and Dad jumped in for a few photos as well! haha love this crazy bunch ;)

Defrain Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

If you've seen my work for any amount of time, you've probably seen this family pop-up on my feed. They are pretty special to me. The Defrain family has given so much love, service, care, accountability and encouragement to my husband and I, and we're just so grateful for them.

Servant Leadership.

One image that will probably always stick with me when it comes to Steve and Leah is when they were out in the wet, muddy grass helping set up for my wedding. They drove across the country and not only were they there to show their love and support, but they also set an example of humble service, by pushing their sleeves up and doing some dirty work too. It is how they live their life and how they serve their church and ultimately, God.  I've seen this quality in Leah as a Pastor's wife and a mother. She gives of herself to build into the lives of others, and as one of those people, I'm so thankful.

Montgomery Extended Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

So I got to enjoy this sweet family for twice the amount of time, because we also took photos of their extended family. So many kiddos, cheesing and smiling for their grandparent's session. We spent a beautiful afternoon in Fischer's park - all the trees and flowers blooming green and other bright colors. Seasons and the changes that take place over time always get me thinking, it actually reminds me of another word that defines a mother:

Constant.

Many of us are so blessed to have a Mother we look to and know they are always going to be there for us. When we're young the take care of us non-stop, when we grow up they pack our school lunch everyday and we we're having babies of our own, they answer all our frantic questions and calm our fears. A Mother is one to count on.