Reese and Rory’s Cake Smash! | Rhode Island and MA Cake Smash Photographer

“Almost a year ago, our lives were irrevocably changed in the best way imaginable.  Rory and Reese entered this world small but strong and bursting with personality from the start, weighing in at 5 lbs. 8 oz. and 5lbs., respectively.

Soon after coming home from the hospital, came the whirlwind, sleepless nights (gasp) — would it be a colossal understatement to say we are two times as glad those are in the past?  While it has certainly been challenging at times (we estimate that we will have changed roughly 7400 diapers in the first year alone), it has all been well worth it considering our two beautiful blue eyed girls.

Rory, we chose your name for you before you were born and little did we know how its meaning, “fiery one,” would suit you perfectly.  As our family describes you, you are “a real sketch,” as your laugh is contagious, and you remind us all what it is like to have true curiosity for the world around you.

And to our little peanut Reese, you are sweet and focused, and you surprise us with the way you can stand up for yourself (as your daddy calls it, your “salty pickle” alter ego.).  You are elegance and determination all rolled into one string bean, with a perfect giggle to match.

To our beautiful daughters, we will never be able to express in words the crazy love we have for you, how much you have taught us and reminded us about ourselves, and how incredibly lucky we are to watch you grow.  We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you.”

Camden’s First Birthday! | Rhode Island and Massachusetts First Birthday Cake Smash Photography

I can’t believe he is turning one!  I first met mom and dad over a year ago at Colt State Park for their maternity session.  They are all honest, funny and extremely photogenic people, and after every session I always wish I could follow them wherever they are going.  I can’t get enough of this little boy (and neither can Meg, our editor!)

He loved his cookie monster cake, but I think his favorite part of the entire session was the bath!

 

Baby Lianna | Rhode Island and Massachusetts Outdoor Baby Photography

The forecast called for 40% chance of showers, and it was a weekend shoot so I hesitated to cancel.  Of course, on the way to the park it started raining, but it was one of those light rains that leaves the sky nice and bright.  I couldn’t shoot directly outdoors so we found a gazebo on a lake and had our “outdoor” photoshoot!  I am so happy with how they turned out.. the lighting was amazing, and Lianna was in great spirits!  

Two Month Old Archie and 3 Year Old Ruby | Rhode Island and Massachusetts Beach Family Photographer

We had a beautiful sunset at Barrington beach for our session last week!  Archie is already so smiley at 8 weeks old, and he was such a chill little guy (got to love chunky baby boys!)

His big sister Ruby is just stunning with her big smile, curls and adorable pink glasses!  I’m so happy we are neighbors; our kids are all going to go to school together, and they are spaced out just perfectly where they might even be in the same classes!

Newborn Chloe | Rhode Island and MA Newborn Photographer

“Chloe’s parents are both nurses and her daddy is also a firefighter.  The night before she was born, her mommy started having contractions.  From everything she learned in nursing school, these resembled Braxton Hicks contractions, or false labor.  Chloe’s daddy was working at the fire station, and since her mommy thought it was false labor, she went to bed.  When she got up in the morning the contractions were still at irregular times, still about the same strength, and still just in her abdomen.   Suddenly the contractions were two minutes apart and much more unbearable, so Chloe’s mommy called her daddy to come home from work and bring her to the hospital.  Guess this is the real thing!

 

When they got to the hospital, the wonderful nurses at Women and Infants told them that she was 7 cm dilated and couldn’t believe that she didn’t come in sooner.   They were quickly admitted and a few hours later,  Chloe Fleur was born.   August 5th, 2012 at 8:39pm weighing 7lbs and measured 18.5 inches.  Chloe Fleur’s name means “blooming flower” and her parents thought that this was a beautiful name for a growing little girl.

 

When the nurses placed her in her mommy’s arms, it was such a surreal feeling after waiting so long to meet her and wondering what she looked like.  Chloe’s mommy and daddy are so in love with her and look forward to seeing her grow up to be a beautiful little girl.  Hopefully she likes animals because little Chloe Fleur has three kitty siblings and three doggie siblings that are just waiting to play with her!”