Posted on May 13, 2012
Do you remember Christopher’s birth from last year? Again, can’t believe he just turned one. It makes me excited and sad at the same time.
Christopher had a sock monkey birthday party- so of course we had to take sock monkey pictures! Is he not one of the cutest little guys ever???
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Posted on October 18, 2011
I love my baby plan babies. They grow too fast though. And I want to keep them all- especially when they think I’m their buddy! (And when they dress like a way cute monkey)
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Posted on September 1, 2011
You know how people say that babies don’t smile when they are brand new? I think they are crazy. While they may not look at their mommy and daddy and smile with intention, I think they certainly smile when they feel safe, comforted, and have dreams of those things. I mean- does that look like GAS to you? I think he’s thinking about his amazing mommy who loves him to bits and pieces. And that daddy who adores him and would do anything for him.
Congratulations Chloe and Ryan. He is a beautiful, wonderful blessing!
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Posted on June 15, 2011
I know I have said it many times before, but it is an honor to be part of a family’s birth story. It’s a bonding experience, and one that very very few people in their life get to take part in. That said, my birth families have a extremely special place in my heart. Do you remember just after Thanksgiving when this little guy made his way into the world? They are one of the most wonderful families I have ever been blessed to know. They love each other desperately. Every moment they are teaching their kids. Heck, Daddy willingly took several mosquito bites just to show how they went about getting blood from the body.
They have grown so much- time just goes way too fast for my liking. I giggled the entire time I edited these- how fun is it that they all made funny faces? Even baby brother got in on the funny face action!
I love them all. And they are moving. I am so sad- but hopeful that we will be able to still see each other now and then.
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Posted on May 9, 2011
We had a beautiful Mother’s day yesterday. The kids were so excited it was mothers day that they were up by 6:30. Then they (Daddy) made me breakfast in bed! The eggs even were in a smiley face. They each gave me a card. What I love about the cards is that my husband, Chris, lets them choose WHATEVER card they want. From any section at all. It makes it that much more special- and we laugh the whole time we open them because they are never from the section they “should” be from. Hailey got a card that was a happy birthday to a sister (It had two lovely teddy bears hugging on the front), Noah picked an anniversary card with two monkeys that were hugging, and Teagan picked a card that was from a mother to her son. I just laugh- we always date the back and put the occasion they picked. It’s unique and I love the way my husband thinks. He gives them the freedom to choose, and they come back with things that fit for them. Then we got to spend the day enjoying the amazing weather. I don’t know that we spent more than 10 minutes inside before it was dark.
I have so enjoyed my time with this wonderful family. Their new little man is so sweet, and so alert! He made me work, but I loved every minute of it. We got to try some new things too- I’m so excited. Doing this session helped me to officially decide to expand my education. This fall I am going to spend a weekend learning how to do newborns even better. It’s going to be fantastic!
I just love them
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Posted on May 5, 2011
I know I say it a lot, but I love my job. I love that I am chosen, from so many talented photographers, to share people’s lives. There is no higher honor than that. I love that the people I shoot let me be a part of their family for a few hours of their life.
Remember the gorgeous maternity’s from March? Well the little guy decided he didn’t want to turn over! That’s right- he decided to be breech. The difficult decision was made to schedule a c-section for his arrival, since he had zero intention of flipping over. The hospital has a strict 1-person-only policy for c-sections, so both of us were worried that the birth wouldn’t be captured the way we had hoped. So Nicole asked her doctor and the hospital if I could be in the room. What’s the worst they could say? We didn’t even know for certain what the answer was until just minutes before the surgery- I think that the anesthesiologist was worried that I wouldn’t be considerate of a medical procedure. (Note to photographers- make sure you let medical staff know that you will stay out of the way and only in the spaces they designate as appropriate. It goes a REALLY long way to be respectful)
With C-Sections, everything moves pretty quickly. It’s really amazing to watch. And then…. They arrive. I have a mask on to hide my tears. Babies coming in to the world… I can’t help but be overjoyed. Especially for families whom I have grown to know and love. Daddy’s first glimpse, Mommy’s. Together those first moments- I wish I had adequate words.
When everything settled down, big brother got to meet baby brother. When they are so little- like mine, these two kiddos are a little less than 2 years apart- the older kids don’t know what to think of Mommy being strapped in to a bed. I’m sure all of those cords are scary.
Oh- and you were SERIOUS about a baby in your tummy? WHAAAAT do you mean we get to keep him?
Then love.
The slideshow contains images from a real medical procedure. Please use discretion when viewing.
Redmond Birth 2011 from Kimberly Rodgers on Vimeo.
Welcome to the world little one. We are all so glad you are here. Congratulations Redmond family! Nicole, you are so brave and strong.
I am so honored to have been part of your day. Thank you again and again.
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