Norah | Three

Norah : Light & Honor

Norah, Nor, Nona, Norahasaurus, Norah Jean.

Your mama is sentimental this morning, thinking of your birth and how lightening fast (and painfully slow at points) these three years have gone.

When I was 32 weeks pregnant with you, Angela checked your heart rate to find an abnormality. That night was the first of many I prayed for your heart. That it would be strong and steady. God quickly corrected it and there was no need to worry, but three years down the line I see that He has done more than just make it anatomically correct.

Norah, your heart IS wild, wild like nothing else I've ever seen. But God has indeed made it strong and steady. Your wildness leaves a soft spot in the hearts of everyone you meet. You bring laughter and compassion out of many of your friends. You are an honorable sun flare of a spirit, little one, bursting with uncontainable light, even in the darkest places.

For the first time in almost a year, I laid down with you in your bed and fell asleep with you. Half asleep, you grabbed my hands out of habit, just like when you were a tiny babe and I wept as you nuzzled your warm cheeks next to me. You have a piece of my heart that is a vital part of who I am and I am utterly humbled to be your mother.

Happy Birthday, my little itchy one.

Read Part 1 of Norah's Birth Story Here
Read Part 2 of Norah's Birth Story Here

The Browning Family

Shooting the Brownings has been a large part of my career. Watching their family grow since the birth of their daughter, and becoming best of friends has brought lots of joy to my lifeKatie is one of the most beautiful women on the planet and a 100% goof in front of the camera. I have learned over the years to let her do her thing and never *under any circumstances* ask her to look at the camera. She is the ideal lifestyle client ;] And kind. And generous. And ridiculously photogenic (and little Ella is totally inheriting this gene)

I had rented out the gorgeous 3825 S Bowen Rd in Arlington for an evening of sessions. And then the rain came. I cancelled all but their one session because the weather said that there mightcouldpossibly be a break from 4-5. And let me tell you what, we didn't have a minute more!

I am thrilled with the pictures, though I normally wouldn't shoot on such an overcast day. Hopefully lovely Katie will too ;]

Baby Julia

Erin & Michael are dear friends of ours who have a son around the same age as our Norah. Since we have known them, they have gotten their "girl fix" by loving on our little ladies. We often joked about Michael's desperate and obvious need for a daughter. I was heartbroken to realize that I would not be able to attend/photograph her victorious, beautiful VBAC, but luckily, Tori, of Adele Photography was.

This session was so special to me. It was chilly, and rainy and yucky outside, but inside their little home there was warmth, and joy, and love for days.

Meet Baby Julia <3