This issue is full of heartwarming stories, from the two little guys who stole my heart at Christy’s Farm to the adorable kiddos featured in “Growing up Manhattan”. I loved the energy of all the kiddos… I can’t bypass the amazing story of the Sheffield home and how their decision to build a new home right after 9/11 was the best decision they ever made for their family.

And this cover shot is one of my favorites from this story…check the whole issue out!

Asleep in heavenly peace.

Soft, gentle, and so, so sweet.

One of the family’s favorite things to do together is make music — dad is an amazing guitarist, so it was really special to him to have this portrait. And the blanket is was made just for Trey — it was warm and thick and incredibly soft!

I never tire of seeing how much mommas love on their little ones.

And even better when dad gets in on it, too! A timeless family portrait, in my book. This is how I’d want to remember the early days….

Such a happy, sleepy peanut.

Thanks, Trey and family, for asking me to capture these early days as a family for you!

We visited a friend’s farm near their home, with (gasp!) real John Deere tractors. But first we had to check out the other sheds and see if we could find anything cool.

I love the curiosity of little boys… I think it’s a characteristic we abandon much too early in life.

We found a metal frame and it fit him perfectly!

Then we moved on to the real deal :: a game of hide and seek totally brought out the giggles. (don’t you love his little cowboy boots?!)

And he drove his “little Deeres” around the wheel of the big ones.

Little boys and their toys…

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This little guy was just seven days old when I photographed him :: beginning to be aware of his surroundings, familiar voices and his momma’s presence near to him. We photographed him at their home, their two beautiful dogs watching my every move to ensure I didn’t make a false step toward their prized new possession.

I love black and white newborn portraits, and they had some lovely ones of their older daughter hanging in their home already, so it was a delight to create these to add to their wall collections, of their newest addition ::

These are the things we mommas tend to forget as our babies grow up. The quickening pace of their breath on your neck as they lean in close. The smell of their freshly-washed hair. The way they pull up their legs in close. These are the reasons we photograph the early days. To never forget their innocence. Our wonder at the miracle and joy for their new life.

He was so content with his momma :: secure, loving, comfortable.

A moment in his life to always remember.

Well, words just aren’t good enough. More pictures, please.

Her momma had this beautiful pink headband and I just. couldn’t. resist!

Sweet baby yawns.

I love this one of mom and her newest addition.

After our lil’ peanut had enough camera time, I ventured outside where her lovely siblings were playing to create some fun, totally in-the-moment portraits of them too. How cute are they?!

The family’s oldest child is so proud of her new sister, and is pretty adorable herself.

A sweet and slightly shy next-to-oldest brother.

And the delightful little mister…whose favorite word was “no.”

Thanks, K family–it was such a delight to meet your new bundle of joy! Can’t wait to see you again soon!