Little Bird goes BIG!

Though it's not my typical line of work, I've taken on a product shoot!  I love Little Bird Vintage Designs' products: blankets, lovies, totes and apparel, so when Little Bird's owner, Grace, asked if I'd be up for shooting all of her items for her website, I thought it would be fun!

I love her huge selection and the fact that you can customize them to your liking as well.  It's not hard to sell beautiful handmade, quality products.

               

 

Stop by her store and check them out!

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Deep In the Heart of a Texan

One of my dearest friends is awaiting the arrival of her sweet baby girl from China.  As such, she wanted a way to pass the time and let her little girl know, in later years, how incredibly excited she is now awaiting her arrival...and so we took pictures, of course!  I can't imagine how difficult it must be to  wait once you've been matched with your adoptive child until you can actually bring him/her home.  I'm getting the slightest glimpse and mostly, I just think it is amazing the love that grows in that time and how they become a part of your family even before they set foot in your home.  Can't wait to meet you SE!!

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From Russia...

with soooooo much love!!  I was asked to greet a brand new family of seven at the airport to document their arrival home with their sweet newly adopted 2 year old son.

Family and friends gathered early, their flight arrived late but there wasn't a frustrated face in the crowd.  There was only eager anticipation, waiting to see their new brother, new playmate, new grandson, new family friend.  Over the last year, he's already become an integrated part of their lives, just hasn't been living in their house yet, only their hearts.

Their four children who had been anxiously awaiting their arrival home were thrilled to see all three of them.  It was a powerful and emotional reunion to say the least.

Today, there is one less orphan in the world because they brought him home and called him their own.

In the car, their youngest girl wouldn't let go of mom.  Their compromise was to hold hands instead...precious.

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Seventh Heaven

Just last week, Becky added her fifth child, a girl, to their family of two rough and tumble boys and now three sweet girls.  I love their family dynamic and really enjoyed getting to photograph this large family!  Mom and Dad have tons of patience (as would seem obvious with a family of 7) and they were uber-patient with me as I'm a tad out of practice, awaiting the right timing to step back into full swing after our own family addition.

Baby L is TINY, easily the smallest baby I've seen yet.  The older four kids are incredibly sweet around her, the boys protective, the girls doting.  I'm so excited for the blessing of this new child for their fun family and look forward to seeing how she fits in with the rest of their crew!

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Cowboys Start Early

This little one was a dream.  I've taken a bit of a break since my last daughter was born but just for fun, borrowed the newbie from across the street.  His shoot was a breeze, he gave me ZERO trouble.  He was perfect.

Grandpa brought him by and just so happened to be wearing his hat--a true Texan!  I love that he's even giving us a little smile here...those milk comas are good!

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TWO? Already??

I adore my nephew, he is PRECIOUS.  Who wouldn't love this mischievous grin??  I don't really want to take his picture, I'd prefer to smother him in kisses and tickle him until he has to gasp for air he's laughing so hard.  ...but I won't, because my sister would really like a few pictures instead.

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My Final Masterpiece

Hayden, my sweet baby girl and final masterpiece was born in January.  She is precious and perfect and our older three girls adore her...as do we!

It's amazing how quickly they grow, her wrinkled skin has filled out, her newborn cry is already waning and those first newborn outfits have become snug.

The coming year will be full of milestones and, of course, PICTURES :)  Welcome to the world, little one!

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