It’s always fun to try and incorporate special items into photoshoots.  This little baby is being watched over by his mommas bear.  The bear was hers when she was a baby.  Such a priceless “prop.”

Oh man, my cousin was SO gracious to let me play with her girly so much over our vacation! This is my littlest cousin and she is such a good sport.

We are now back home, adjusting to life as “normal” if that means anything. We miss my family and the boys ask for Mimi and Papa, but they are also happy to be home in their home, with all their familiar toys and things. They are also excited to see their other grandparents, Ree and Papa and their cousins here too. I love having such a wonderful family on both sides!

I love the way newborn noses look. Such a symbol of newness.

You know… that baby smell? **sigh**

Nope, she’s just doing what she was told–smiling for the camera.

This little sweetie belongs to a dear friend of mine.  You know those friends in life that are always there for you, no matter how much time passes in-between visits?  This is that friend.  It was wonderful catching up and taking a trip down memory lane together.  This is number #4 for them and the second girl.  Her first girl was born two weeks before our Kendall was to arrive, so we have a special place in our heart for her.  I can remember after we lost Kendall, not wanting to look at kids for a while, but for some reason… I never felt like I couldn’t look or be around her kiddos.  It was a comforting feeling and one I’ll never forget.  I had such a great time this morning spending it with little A and the rest of the family, thank you for opening your home and hearts to me once again.

Can it really be true?  Am I 1 year old already?  Where does the time fly?  

The background is a $1 roll of wrapping paper from Big Lots.

I love newborn pictures.  I love all the props, all the little pouts and tiny parts.  What is amazing to me is the amount of patience you need to really do newborn photography.  This little sweetheart did not want to sleep.  Thankfully her momma is a photographer and had some tricks up her sleeve, but I quickly realized I don’t think I’m cut out to do this on a regular basis.  It really gave me a lesson in patience and that’s not my strongest attribute.

But, I did manage to get a few shots and this was one of my favorites.

I found this brown shag rug at the thrift store and made the hat.  The wrap is a ladies scarf that had a pull in it that I found at Marshalls.  It pays to be a bargain shopper, don’t you think?  Oh, and did I mention my friend I bought off ebay to help me model my baby hats?  It’s pretty realistic looking don’t you think?

This little guy made my heart swell.