Welcome Home {Baby Presley}

Today’s post is pretty special to me. Mindy and Ben are long time friends and we have a lot of fun history together. From double dates in high school to impromptu family vacations we are two couples that are kindred spirits in marrying our high school sweethearts. Our kids are also pretty close in age and get along extremely well. Though we live in different states now they do not miss a beat when they are able to see each other again.

I was over the moon excited when Mindy told me that they were expecting another baby because I had seen the way Avery and Gage looked at Farrah and knew that a little brother or sister had been on their Christmas list for quite some time. There is something so unique and special about having a wider than usual age gap between children and as a parent I can tell you that it’s wonderful to see that love in our older children’s eyes when they hold their newborn sibling for the first time. It's something that cannot be taught- only felt and like us as parents, their hearts grow a little and there's a new sense of protectiveness and responsibility. 

That was definitely a moment I was looking forward to seeing. Miss Presley decided to come a little early and thankfully I was passing through town and was able to swing by for a quick visit and we made plans to get back together for newborn portraits when I was in town again. 

Oh, there is nothing in the world like holding a newborn baby. It truly is almost indescribable in words but there is something that happens in your heart and somehow life makes a lot more sense, priorities are forever changed and deep imbedded instincts you never knew you possessed come to the surface. It is beautiful.

I couldn't wait to get back to see everyone and was so happy to see everyone again. Hudson was so sad to miss coming again because he loves teeny tiny babies so much. Mindy had just gotten Presley to sleep so the timing was perfect.

Of all my years of newborn sessions, Presley is the only one who slept nearly the whole entire time- she was such a delight. We kept it very simple and incorporated the sweetest blanket that had her name in beautiful pink script repeated over it's surface. So precious.

Aside from making sure we have a beautiful portrait my favorite images of every newborn session are the itsy bitsy details- their little ears, button nose, tiny hands and feet. Ahh, I can never get enough and they will never ever be that small again. I adore the details :)

Avery and Gage were right there nearby for the whole session, helping where they could and watching. When we finished with Presley's session she was still sound asleep and none of us wanted to disturb her. Avery laid down beside her and kissed her- our hearts melted and of course Gage was not going to miss out on any of this sibling bliss. The images with all of them together bring tears to my eyes. 

Ben and Mindy, congratulations on your newest addition. You beautiful family is such a blessing to ours and it was such a pleasure to be able to capture these moments for you all. Mindy, you are so beautiful! xoxo