Ceddy | Rhode Island and Boston, MA First Birthday Cake Smash Photographer

He was such a pleasure to have in the studio… and had the most inquisitive eyes.  It was great to finally meet him!

In her words:

“I’ve never really liked kids. I didn’t hate them, I just never really cared about them. Growing up with a little brother, cousins, a niece and a nephew all only 1-2 years apart and all under the age of 10 now, i’ve only known them to be extremely loud and messy and I could not be in the same room with them for more than 5 minutes at a time.
What I’m about to say may be familiar to many other women out there. Women who liked their freedom and have always said they didn,t want children because They liked to sleep in and stay up late; they want to be able to travel to wherever their hearts desired. Then all of a sudden, while laying in bed one morning, I had the “I think I’m ready” thought. It scared me that I was starting to worry about how I was going to sleep in and go on vacation, and that I was actually trying to see if there was a way to do it.
Fast forward to May 23, 2011 at 10:12pm, after holding onto him for 41 weeks, I heard the cries and looked into the eyes of the most beautiful little boy I’ve ever laid my eyes on. I felt my heart swell up and enveloped this little boy, my Ceddy Bear. Every single time I  look at him I’m in awe of how much love I could have for this tiny baby. I gladly traded sleep to tend to him and I even visited the thought of being a stay at home mom because I just couldn’t see how I could be away from him. I fought to nurse him for the entire year; even though the journey had many bumps and emotional meltdowns, I did it for him with the support of my amazing husband. He has taught us patience and perseverance; our life couldn’t be any more perfect. My husband and I don’t sleep in any more and I have not been on a plane for 2 years, but its been worth it. I can’t believe a year has already passed and I must say I can’t wait to see what he and his future siblings have in store for us!”

Lana’s First Birthday | Rhode Island and Massachusetts First Birthday Cake Smash Photographer

“Lana is our sweet, inquisitive, and funny little girl.  She has taught us to slow down and appreciate life.  Lana enjoys reading, being outdoors, animals, and 5 to 6 step walks in front of the house where she smiles her “silly smile” at all of the neighbors.  Watching Lana learn each day is the most rewarding part of our time with her so far.  We are lucky to be her parents.”

 

Happy first birthday Lana!  It was a pleasure to have your crazy hair and quick legs in the studio!

Liam’s First Birthday! | Rhode Island and Massachusetts Baby Photography

I love smiley red-heads!  Liam was a hit in the studio..  I was sad to see him leave!
In her words:
“Liam is truly a one-of-a-kind little man-an extremely loving, curious, and adorably quirky soul. To know him is to realize that children are the most amazing gifts anyone can receive. Many parents share their accounts of how and what they’ve taught their children, and yes, we have taught Liam many things. For example, he can say dog, bubbles, and bird, to name a few. He also loves Adele and enjoys a dance or two to songs by The Black Eyed Peas. But in actuality, Liam has been the one teaching us the last 12 months. He made us realize that our hearts were only half full; he filled up the remainder upon his arrival. We discovered that we weren’t simply staring into the eyes of our baby, but gazing at the beautiful and perfect product of two people who had built an unshakeable foundation for many years. We learned that screaming and barking like a dog in public places was okay, even pretty liberating! We witnessed true innocence, curiosity, inexplicable joy, love and humor, all of which we feel forever grateful that our son let us share with him. We always ask ourselves, “How could life possibly get any richer or more fulfilling?” The answer lies in the mind, body, and soul of our son, Liam. Happy 1st birthday to our sweet dude.”

Jack’s Messy Cake! | Happy First Birthday Rhode Island Cake Smash Photographer

Aww Jack is almost one!  I met him last fall during a family session at Coggeshall Farm…. he still has those remarkable eyes that photograph so well!

His mom and dad wanted to share a little of his personality with you:

 

“Jack is 11 months old and is energetic, adventurous, and inquisitive to his new world. He greets everyone with  his loving smile and often impish grin”