Kindergarten!/Asheville Child Photographer

Mya started kindergarten recently!  I will be the first to admit that it broke my heart.  I finally had to stop being the one to take her because I teared up every time!  I’m kind of glad that the school won’t let us walk in anymore because now I don’t have to walk down those long halls and pretend like I don’t see the people I’m passing so that they can’t see the tears in my eyes. 😉  As a teacher, I never used to understand parents like me!  Now I totally get it!  I just can’t stop thinking about how she and I were buddies for 3 years before River was born. We learned how to meet friends together for playdates. We navigated our way around Manhattan together.  I learned how to be a parent with her.  We did everything together and we used to always tell each other that we were best friends!  So now I don’t have my buddy with me each day and it’s hard, for me and River. Poor thing, he just doesn’t know how to play without her. I feel so bad for him. But he is loving all of the attention that he gets from me.  We spend our mornings at home while Piper takes her morning nap learning letters, numbers, reading, doing puzzles and crafts.  He loves it and so do I.  But come 2:30, I’m very excited to see my other buddy!  I know this is going to be a great year for Mya.  We absolutely are thrilled with her teacher!  So my big girl, I miss you more than ever but am so happy to see you turn into your own little person!

Myrtle Beach/Asheville Baby and Child Photographer

We spent the last week at the beach.  We had such a great time!  I wanted to get one good picture of the kids on the beach before we left.  Of course it started raining the last few days so I was afraid it wasn’t going to happen.  It finally quit for about 30 minutes so we got out there and attempted a picture.  Poor River was terrified of the water so this wasn’t exactly the best place to get a smile out of him!  Sorry little buddy!

3 Months

My baby girl is turning 3 months old on Monday so today we went and took a few pictures in these beautiful sunflowers!  I think she just gets cuter and cuter!  And my heart just grows bigger and bigger!  I love you sweet little Piper!

Birthday Girl/Asheville Birthday Photographer

I did this sweet girl’s newborn pictures last year and her momma contacted me recently about doing birthday pictures, not knowing I was on maternity leave.  I just couldn’t turn down a session with this amazingly kind family!  They went through a lot with their baby girl and when I met them last year, I was blown away by how nice they were, so genuine and sweet!  I loved seeing them again today and getting to see this girl.  She’s so beautiful and maybe it’s my hormones, but I almost cried when they left.  I hope to see them again down the road!!  Here’s just one quick picture from today because I’ve got a hot date.  😉  It’s our 6th year anniversary!  More to come this week!  Thank you guys again!!