Aubrie Lynn : 6 weeks

Every year we go on vacation to White Lake, North Carolina with my parents and extended family on my mom's side.  This year was even more special, because we added 3 new babies since last year.  My niece Jonah is the oldest addition, followed closely by my son Sullivan.  The youngest, Aubrie is my 2nd cousin Ronnie and his wife Traci's daughter.  She was just 6 weeks old when we were at the lake back in August. (Yes, I am way behind :/) ... Vacation was my first time seeing her in person, and she is ADORABLE!!  I just HAD to take some pictures :).  
Ronnie is just a little older than me, and was by far my closest cousin growing up.  I know that he has been ready for kids for quite some time, and it is awesome to see him with his own daughter.  Traci, who teaches kindergarten is no stranger to kids.  She is quiet, but so sweet and seems to have embraced motherhood.  One of my favorite pictures from the day is one that was taken when we were actually "finished".  Traci had just changed Aubrie's diaper and was snuggling her in the main room of the cabin.  Even with the busy kitchen background, that special bond between mother and child is so apparent.

I can't wait to see all three of them again in a few weeks for Thanksgiving.  Having a 7 month old myself, I know how quickly they change and expect that Aubrie will be like a completely different child than from when these were taken!

Burton Family

I have known Rebekah and Justin for a couple of years now.  We met at church, and our son Shepherd became friends with their son Kendall.  Last summer Rebekah and I, along with another woman in our Sunday school class, found out that we were expecting.  We then all discovered we were having boys!  My son Sullivan was the 1st of the three boys and was born February 19th.  Rylan the third boy, was born just over a month later, on March 21st.  It was so nice being able to go through our pregnancies together, and we are all very excited to watch the boys grow up together!  Kendall just turned 5 and will be starting Kindergarten in August.  The pictures of him playing Tball were actually taken May 24th, the evening of his 5th birthday, when his team played my son's team.  The rest of the pictures were taken June 5th. Rylan was one day shy of 11 weeks old, and so relaxed and laid back.  Kendall, who seems to be embracing the big brother role, was super silly and expressive.  He is definitely the master of funny faces. They are such a sweet family and I am thrilled that I was able to capture some images of them all together.

Brian - 1 Year Old

I met Brian and Jackie May 30th, 2011 when I took their maternity pictures.  It is a good thing it didn't rain causing us to reschedule, because Jackie gave birth to Brian III the very next day!!  It is hard to believe that it has already been a year.  Several weeks ago when Jackie contacted me about taking Brian's 1 year pictures I was so excited, and I couldn't WAIT to finally meet the little guy in person.  He has piercing blue eyes and adorable blonde curls.  He didn't want to share his usual contagious smile that I have come so accustomed to seeing via Facebook and Instagram, but luckily we were able to get a few grins out of him.  He particularly enjoyed his birthday cupcake!  We all got a great laugh watching him enjoy so much sweetness for the first time.   Gainer tagged along for the shoot (as well as Brian Sr. to keep an eye on him).  He is truly the sweetest most well-behaved dog I have ever seen.  

Brian and Jackie, I could tell by watching you with Brian how much you are both loving parenthood.  Having three children of my own, I can assure that it only gets better!