Special day in our lives

My first born, Will is turning 13! We are officially entering the teens. Will is a fine young teenager, and although at times I’m impatient to see what his future holds, what he will become, I’m also in no rush to press time. Seriously, I can see this day 13 years ago so clearly, I can almost feel it happening, the drive to the hospital, room 7 at baptist, all our families and friends, his face when I first saw him, that rush of love for this new little person in our lives… It’s so vivid! He’ll be home from school in just a little bit, he’s now taller than I am (it happened just over Christmas brake, that fast!), speaks with a deep manly voice… he’s changing so rapidly, but yet I can still feel him cradled in my arms, rocking him to sleep in that blue stripped glider.
Will’s grand mother says you shouldn’t even bat your eyes, life will go by so fast, you really can’t afford to even miss that. It’s so true, and again as I reflect on time, I once more regret not having any images of my babies as newborns.
I’m very happy for Jennie and Jason. They managed to fit in a session with their beautiful baby Samantha and will forever have pictures of their daughter when she was so little, they could hold her in their palms.

32 Comments

  1. by Jennie and Jason on January 19, 2011  3:12 pm Reply

    Thank you so much for capturing the beauty of our precious baby girl! The pictures are perfect. We will cherish these pictures forever.

  2. by Anita Waltrip on January 19, 2011  4:09 pm Reply

    Samantha is my precious granddaughter. Love the pictures, Arielle, especially the one of Jason holding her! Thanks for the preview.....can't wait to see all of them!

  3. by Karen Rouggly on January 19, 2011  4:32 pm Reply

    These pictures are SO adorable!! She is a sweet baby girl and I can't wait to meet her!

  4. by Paula Kemmeling on January 19, 2011  5:00 pm Reply

    What an adorable subject and a great job of photography! I just luv,luv,luv these pictures! And I just luv,luv,luv the baby and her parents!

  5. by Suzanne on January 19, 2011  5:11 pm Reply

    I'm a friend of Samantha's grandmother - these pictures are beyond gorgeous. What a little doll baby!!

  6. by Aunt Cindy on January 19, 2011  6:08 pm Reply

    She's adorable. Im glad there was a picture with her eyes OPEN!

  7. by Joy Emmanuel on January 19, 2011  9:40 pm Reply

    These are wonderful.....I love the lighting....the subject (Miss Samantha) is beautiful....your talent is amazing

  8. by Brian Waltrip on January 20, 2011  4:17 am Reply

    I especially like the one where she is wearing the little hat. Super cute!!

  9. by Barbara Sowerwine on January 20, 2011  12:53 pm Reply

    The pictures of Samantha are absolutely beautiful. (Just so happens that you have a most beautiful "model"). Such precious memories these pictures will hold.

  10. by Danielle Lynch on January 20, 2011  1:35 pm Reply

    Love the pics...she is a beautiful little girl!

  11. by Melanie Pyne on January 20, 2011  5:23 pm Reply

    These pictures are so gorgeous! I also love the one with Jason holding Samantha, but all of them are awesome! Honestly, some of the best pictures I've ever seen!

  12. by barbie on January 20, 2011  7:17 pm Reply

    such great photos, i guess the looks run in the family!

  13. by Beth Schurger on January 23, 2011  10:26 am Reply

    Samantha is so pretty! I'm so glad I got to meet and hold her after she was born. The pictures are fantastic!

  14. by Trina Confusione on January 23, 2011  10:47 am Reply

    These are the best pictures, she really captured Sam perfect. Great work!!!

  15. by Brian Puckett on January 23, 2011  10:55 am Reply

    Great Photos

  16. by Karryn Harvey on January 23, 2011  11:48 am Reply

    Samantha's pictures are beautiful. You did a wonderful job.

  17. by Brandy SMith on January 23, 2011  1:59 pm Reply

    Awesome pictures! I really love the one of her in Daddy's arms and the the one in the basket with her hands on her face.

  18. by Vic Killam on January 23, 2011  2:54 pm Reply

    Amazing, timeless, artistic! You truly have a talent for capturing special moments that will be treasured forever.

  19. by Debbie Moore on January 23, 2011  9:38 pm Reply

    Thank you for sharing these adorable pictures. I really like the one where Jason is holding her because you can see her actual size. And her eyes are open and she looks so content. Can't wait to meet her!

  20. by jessica isakson on January 24, 2011  7:19 am Reply

    These pictures are incredible! Wonderful treasures! Both baby Samantha and the pics!

  21. by Dory on January 24, 2011  10:49 am Reply

    Precious pictures! Great job!

  22. by Erica on January 25, 2011  8:24 am Reply

    These pictures put a smile on my face. The pic of her swaddled in pale pink cloth is captivating and adorable because the cloth echoes the pink in her face. I also like the picture where she has her hands on her cute baby cheek face.

  23. by Tammy Ingle on January 26, 2011  4:38 am Reply

    Wow! These photos capture her sweetness and beauty so perfectly! I cant wait to meet her! She makes the most precious pictures I've ever seen in my life!

  24. by Krista McGraw on January 26, 2011  8:14 am Reply

    Samantha is precious! Arielle, you do an amazing job of capturing all the sweetness of a newborn baby. I know Jennie and Jason will cherish these photos for years to come.

  25. by susan hancock on January 26, 2011  3:30 pm Reply

    beautiful baby!

  26. by Chuck Pitman on January 27, 2011  12:08 pm Reply

    Tremendous group of photos capturing Edie's early life.

  27. by Abigail Stitt on January 27, 2011  1:43 pm Reply

    Wow!She is so CUTE!!!It's amazing what God can do!The pictures are perfect.She is so precious!She is so beautiful!!!

    ~Abigail~

  28. by Patty Callahan on January 27, 2011  10:46 pm Reply

    Edie is just so precious.....God is good! This photographer is exceptional.

  29. by Jennifer Lancaster on January 28, 2011  8:29 pm Reply

    I work with Samantha's proud grandma. The pictures are precious. I love the one in the hat. Its too cute!!

  30. by Scott Bradley on January 29, 2011  8:27 am Reply

    Wow! These are amazing. I think my favorite is the one in the pram.

  31. by candy on February 5, 2011  2:47 am Reply

    Cute photos of Samantha. My favorite is the one of Jason holding her:)

  32. by deneca on February 14, 2011  7:58 pm Reply

    I love all of the baby pics !!!

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