I am so so thrilled with how these photos turned out considering how impromptu this session came together! So happy to have captured a few moments with Tera's beautiful belly with Kat with just a few weeks before the big day. Love you both so much and can not wait to meet sweet Baby Tyde this summer!!!
You guys are the cutest pair
xo
Took a break from my own crazy family life to photograph the sweetest beginning to another family's crazy life-to-be. The Lower Mainland is a small area, smaller than we think. Chelsea found me through a co-worker who just happens to be a very good friend of mine that I have photographed many times and whose sister I photographed last Fall with the arrival of their first baby, Bowen. It turns out Chelsea already knew me as we went to high school together! Of course, she remembers me as the Asian girl who made out with her boyfriend (and now husband) at the bus top ALL THE TIME, but now we have 3 kids so it's all good. Ha!
Sometimes I get caught up in the studio set up trend of modern day Anne Geddes photos. It's hard not to with the beautiful even lighting and the many props on hand, but I need to constantly remind myself that it isn't how I enjoy creating memories. I love capturing babies and families in their home, in the natural light that is part of their everyday environment, especially during these precious early days. I loved this session, and not just because it had great light in numerous rooms. It was great energy and I was over the moon to be holding a teensy tiny newborn all over again...
Welcome to the world, Pierce!
Thank you Chelsea and Aaron for a wonderful afternoon!
Can't wait to share the rest of these photos with you!
xo
He's got a funny sense of humour this one...
He's grabbing his toes
He's owning Tummy Time
He's rolling over from his tummy to back
He's grabbing things with his hands and bringing them to his mouth
He is the happiest little guy.
OK NOW I'M HUNGRY! FEED ME!
xo
It's taken us just a little over 3 weeks, but we just might have a name for him too!
We've been calling him Feather for the last 3 weeks since he was born. Chloe suggested the name because he was sooooo sooofffftttt. He was born 6:19pm on December 26th at Women's Hospital where he was welcomed by Kevin, the kids, my mom and my dear friend Lindsay who not only photographed the birth, but also assisted as a midwife throughout my labour.
I didn't think I would or could miss this belly, but I do on occasion
We are an unstoppable team. This labour thing is "old hat"
My Doctor broke my waters at 2pm hoping to have this baby in the same two hour period that I had Chloe when they broke my waters. With only a few mild contractions throughout the first two hours, it was suggested that we induce with oxytocin. This was not the route I had planned for. After having them attempt to hook me up to the IV and missing my vein, I opted for some time and space in which I let go of my anxiety and nervousness and courageously embraced my inner ability to get my contractions started. After a quick snack and my newfound energy, I got my contraction rolling and after about 2 hours, my little baby boy was born!
My darling husband
Big Brother Momo gently feeling his newborn baby brother's tiny tiny toes
Big Sister Chloe conceding to the fact that she has a little brother instead of the little sister she had been hoping for. Even at the tender age of 4, she couldn't help but fall in love despite not getting what she wanted.
A joyful ME, so happy, relieved and proud of myself for getting through labour one last time and so grateful for a healthy little baby to fall in love with.
We stayed for two nights in a tiny corner room where we were virtually left on our own as veterans to enjoy our peaceful time alone with Baby before heading back home to chaos.
Feather has been a gem. He is the best little baby of them all. He sleeps so much compared to the other two, allowing me to accomplish tidying and cleaning the mountains of mess that spread like wildfire between the juggling of school schedules, meals, toys, and renovations. The nights, so far, have been a breeze with only a couple of feedings a night and once he is done he goes right back to sleep. I never have to get out of bed to walk or bounce him around for hours on end. He is the sweetest most darling little guy!
Our first Family Photo from New Year's Eve
2015 is off to a beautiful start!
Looking forward to the joy this year has to bring!
xo
After our brief hiatus from updating the blog, I've got a lot of catching up to do here! Better late than never may I present to you the families of Holiday 2014!
What a very memorable year it has been. Thank you to all my lovely friends for being a part of this year's Holiday photos, I am so very lucky to have clients I can call friends!
xo