Firsts
Everybody remembers where they were at specific points in history. You know, the big things like, when the space shuttle exploded. But mothers have a special memory for firsts. They not only remember, but celebrate all the special firsts of their children. The first time they roll over, the first time they discover their own hand, the first time they sit up, the first time they sleep through the night…you get the picture.
Although I don’t have any children of my own, I am blessed to be able to be involved in the lives of my friends’ children, so I get the joy of celebrating many of these firsts without the side effect of sleepless nights:). It’s been funny actually, that I have been present for some firsts. My friend Melissa came over this week with her little guy, Henry. Henry is almost 5 months old and he came for his very own portrait session, without his big sister, Audrey. During the session, we pulled out this atrociously loud monkey that I have to try to get a few more smiles out of Henry. I wasn’t sure if it would make him smile or cry because it was untested. To my surprise, he not only smiled, but he laughed out loud for the very first time. Melissa told me that she thought it was appropriate that I be present for one of his firsts since I was the first person to hold his big sister (other than Mom and Dad of course). So, it was an especially exciting visit with Melissa and Henry, and I think we got some really cute shots to boot. Here are a few of my favorites:
This is one of the shots we took about the time Henry laughed out loud for the first time!
Sometimes Aunts pick out the cutest clothes…Henry’s cool hat is an example of his Aunt Corey’s great taste! Adorable! Can’t wait till he can sit up!!!
April,
These picture are so good. You are very talented!
Jim,
Thank you so much! Babies and little ones are my passion, but the nature photography is growing on me as well!
My baby in his very first blog! Thanks for the session and the great pictures. You are great at what you do. And thanks too for sharing another first with my family!
Melissa
Hey, you’re the one with the adorable kid. You did the hard work, my part was easy! Thanks so much for letting me take these, I had such a good time with you guys!