He has the cutest dimples
And the most charming smile.
He is the most laid-back child I have ever met.
He really only ever wants one thing:
To be held and cuddled each and every day.
He loves his momma
and trucks.
He is a loved little man.
The cutest, most loved little man on Downstream Court.
I am climbing out from under this pile of work today:
... to share with you some of the most beautiful kids in the world!
My Fall Mini Session Day on Sunday was a great success! The weather was absolutely perfect, the trees were so colorful, and each family was a breeze to photograph. When my morning started with little baby Jackson and his parents, I said "Wow I hope all sessions today go as smoothly as this one!" And they all totally did.
Here is a little peek into the beautiful kiddos I got to spend my day with:
And this adorable girl wasn't actually with me this Sunday, but rather last Sunday... but I cannot help to post a photo of her with this group. B-e-a-utiful!
I hope those precious faces brought a smile to your face today. They sure did mine! I'm off to keep trekking through my pile of work.
Happy Thursday, friends!
This little angel has come a long way since his birth at a tiny 2lbs. His loving parents cared for and nurtured him for a long time before inviting a stranger to come take pictures of him. :) His momma and I have been talking about meeting up for a session for months and we finally were able to make it happen. The session was quick and easy... and such a pleasure! Little Stevie's demeanor was adorably sweet and energetic. I really enjoy witnessing children this age explore and discover. Spending just an hour with him inspired me to stop and take a longer look at the things that seem so ordinary in life... things that truly are little miracles of their own. We can learn SO much from children, eh?
Anyway... moving on... here are just a few of my favs from this session. Check out his little curls!
Okay, it's no secret how much I love my big sister, Jacqulyn. I could go way back and tell you all the stories of how our wonderful adult friendship has its roots in a lukewarm (okay, frigid) childhood relationship. But, let's skip those details for now, mmkay? Instead, I want to talk about how much of a BLESSING my sister has been to me in recent months (years!).
Let's start with the business end. Every employer dreams of having an employee who is as passionate about their business as they are. Not only passionate, but understanding as well. There are days that my sister works for me for good money, and there are days when she works for no money. She has turned into the business and marketing guru of Sincerely, Liz and I credit her with a lot of the success of this business. Her discipline, copy writing skills, and ability to tell the cold, hard truth come in handy quite often. I am so grateful for the wonderful resource that she is, as well as the cheerleader she has become regarding my business and my work.
Not to mention, her talent comes quite in handy 'round here:
Aside from help with my business, she has been an amazing big sis. She speaks truth to me when I ask for it (knowing full well if I haven't asked, I don't want to hear it). She forgives. She is humble. She takes criticism and correction very well. She encourages. She supports me. I can't really remember a specific incident with her from my childhood (or lifetime, I guess) that was negative. It's kind of amazing how love can wipe the slate clean, eh?
I love having a sister. If nothing other than those conversations that start with "we are the way we are because of the way we were raised." It is only with her and my brother that I can completely relate to in certain circumstances - and I love it. There is nothing like having a sister and she is completely irreplaceable in my life.
So this week, I am grateful for my big sister, Jacqulyn. For our story together, for the growth of our relationship, for her help as an employee, and for the hours we spend relating, talking, and bonding with one another. It's amazing how even after 26 years the relationship never gets old.
“Liz Cook is an incredibly talented and attentive professional. Her sweet and gentle countenance is paired with her ability to capture the most tender and joyful moments of the births that she photographs. Liz’s photos will bring you years of enjoyment as they draw you back to the delight and bliss of your birth experience.”