Before the Summer Comes

Very, very soon it will start to be very, very hot here in Texas.But for now, I am letting them play tourist every chance they get.

And my sweet, fat, adorable squish will be one year old next Saturday. We are scheduled for family pictures, but I wanted to snap a few of my own tonight, before she hits that magic date that means she's no long a baby anymore.

Mother's Day Session Special

MothersDaySpecialIn preparing for my little Phoebe's birthday, I realized that Mother's Day is just around the corner!So to help celebrate the things that matter most to you (your sweet babes) here's a session special just for you. Sessions are limited and must redeemed in the greater Coastal Bend area (perfect for vacation pictures!) by August 1, 2014. Special is available for purchase through Mother's Day.

Booking & Inquiries at maeburkephoto@gmail.com or through the contact submission form above ^

Norah | Three

Norah : Light & HonorNorah, 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.

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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.

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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.

Norah-9-blog Read Part 1 of Norah's Birth Story Here

Read Part 2 of Norah's Birth Story Here