My Baby Number 2 {nixon}

Baby number 2.  Not at all what I expected or what people told me number two would be like. Everyone said, the transition between 1 and 2 is hard... Everyone said that things would get crazy.  Everyone said... well they said a lot of things. But let me tell you, having this second baby has definitely brought some fleeting moments of crazy, but overall it has just been the sweetest adventure. My heart has grown double the size and I wake each day with anticipation of spending my day guiding these littles, kissing their boo boos, playing, giggling, and tenderly caring for their precious lives.  

I never could have imagined the love Miller would instantly have for his little brother.  He took on the role of big brother like he had been made for it.  No jealousy, just pure love. He adores Nixon.  He always needs to know where he is and make sure that he is cared for.  He loves giving him hugs and kisses and tenderly touching his face.  I couldn't have asked for anything more.  It's just the sweetest image to witness and I pray it lasts forever!

As far as my new little bundle of joy.  Well he is just that, such a bundle of joy!  I thought Miller was an easy baby, until Nixon arrived.  He is just so laid back and happy - unless he gets hungry, then everything pauses till he is full. His whole face smiles when he giggles and his slow blink turns me to jello every time.   

I can't believe that he is 5 months old already.  Every day I squeeze him a little tighter, breathe him in a little deeper and stare at him a little longer.  

Welcome to our family Nixon, Mama loves you SO GOOD!

Let's Make a Night of It {roland family}

Loved, loved, loved this photo shoot.  This family has such a beautiful story.  Brian and Krista hosted a sweet teenage girl from Ukraine, Vayla, in their home last year and fell in love with her.  They began the process of adoption and brought her home in February.  Just a few months later Krista gave birth to another sweet girl making their family of three now a family of five.  During this evening of picture taking, Valya told me multiple times how lucky she felt to be part of this family and how much love she had for all of them.  It was quite beautiful to see the sweet interactions between the three siblings and all the happiness this family exudes.  What a pleasure it was to capture these precious moments!