pure love

right here is where i see the most simple and basic needs in life.

tiny babies need to be kept warm, held gently, fed well, and loved a whole bunch.

those are such great reminders for me when life seems crazy and full to the brim.

and even though this life will be fast again, i'm appreciating the moments that i slow down.

because i have to right now at the end of this fifth pregnancy.

i will have no other choice once i have the brand new baby in my arms for the first day, week, month, season.

for me, i want to revel in the adjustment.

breathe deeply, lean into the challenges, choose grace when i can, and be grateful.

that sounds so nice, right? but really i know there will be tears and frustration and pain and wanting my own way and letting fear creap in, and at the end of the day uttering, "thank you."

right now i've been given the gift to do this birth and growth along side my very best friend.

the one who "gets" me the best as different as we are.

i got the chance to be next to her when she had this sweet baby, reagan a couple weeks ago.

that's something i will never forget.

it's hard to put into words how thankful i am that wendy and eddie let me in on that very intimate moment of their lives.

then i got to go over to play with these girls.

i couldn't stop smiling as i snapped snippets of beauty and pure love!

here's what ten days looks like (and an amazing momma + a 12 year old proud big sis).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[kelly yost]

these are amazing! you can totally do newborn pics! :)

[Katy]

Stunning and awe inspiring.

[Wendy]

I am so lucky to have you as my friend, although I think you are more like a sister:). I am really happy that you got to be with me to see Reagan born! It was such an awesome day and I couldn't have asked for a better person to share it with. The moments you captured for us will be cherished for a lifetime! They are amazing! I cannot wait to meet your new baby in 8 days! Thank you for all of the pics and for being such a great person!