Whew!

This post took a bit of extra time to get organized, ’cause yeah, I’ll admit, I was busy wiping away some happy tears from my cheeks.

I absolutely love hanging out with Monnyca and Ryan, and now too, their precious little one. I love watching their family grow and I’m so unbelievably happy and honored they have invited me to be a part of it in these special moments. I can’t even begin to explain how it makes me feel but it’s something like a big ol’ crazy-warm-fuzzy wrapping around me. I imagine it would feel something like a big, furry hug from a Wookie. How could that not feel fabulous???!!

Before this shoot I last spent some time with Monnyca creating a collection of baby bump images while Ryan was away on a year long tour in Iraq. Enduring through this hard time, they were reunited when eventually Ryan finished up his duties and arrived home this past fall. And not too long afterwards, I drove out to their house for an afternoon of fun and pictures.

I love these images so much because I know how long they had been apart and seeing them all together finally is just the best feeling ever. And Ryan, he is the most gentle and loving of dads I have ever seen. He absolutely adores his little boy to no ends. He is my hero.

Thanks guys for always trusting in me with these memories. Love ya’all!