Cox Farms - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

Though I miss California very much, one of the great benefits of living on the east coast is being able to see my family whenever I want...well, as long as I"m willing to do the 4 hour drive. But I can still convince my family to drive down and visit us too now. So my sister and her family stayed with us during Thanksgiving, and we visited Cox Farms in Centreville, VA. I took Hunter here during their Fall Festival which is AMAZING!!! And though their Christmas Corner Market doesn't compare to the Fall Festival, we did have fun roasting marshmallows on an open fire, stuffing our faces with the most yummy kettle corn my taste buds have ever tasted, and bringing home a Christmas tree. Aaah the Holidays!!

Hunter just loves his older cousins.

 

River at 3 months...almost - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

Everytime I say my daughter's name, I start singing that old gospel song, "I got a river of life flowing out of me..." It's become her theme song. haha She just puts a smile on my face. I know all parents say that, but considering it's hard to get me to smile, that's a huge feat. I hope seeing these pictures will make you feel the same way. I wish I could fast forward 2 yrs so I can see what her personality will be like. I'm already planning the many shopping trips she and I will take together. She is my precious little jewel.

 

Baby Ru - Maternity Photos - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

This lovely couple is my sister and broter-in-law. They are expecting their first child in December. I am so happy for them and can't wait to meet their little one.

Happy 2nd Birthday Hunter!! DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

This little guy brings so much joy and laughter into my life...albeit it comes with a lot of pain and heartache too.   ;)  Seriously though, I am smitten by him.  When he's awake, I'm counting down the hours to his naptime, but then when he's finally napping, I miss him and hearing him laugh and watching him torture our dog, Zoe.  I love this age.  Especially now that he is slowly growing out of his terrible two's and becoming more and more of a grown boy.  I'm still always worried that something I've done will have scarred him for life.  Luckily, he will have Jesus in his life to undo all the damage.  haha  Happy Birthday little guy.  I hope I make you as happy as you make me and I hope you felt especially loved on your birthday!!

Can't forget about the first child...

With the arrival of the new baby, I tend to forget to take time to photograph my son, Hunter.  

Here's a post just of you Hunter!

ok well, I lied...Just had to throw one in of River.

Birth Announcement - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

In the midst of all the craziness of raising a newborn and dealing with a toddler going through his terrible two's I am happy to say that I was able to mail out my birth announcement cards a week ago. phew! Now I can relax and go back to being a mom. :)

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Welcome River - DC/ Alexandria/ NoVa, Family/ Child/ Newborn Photographer

Let me introduce you to our sweet little girl who is the newest addition to our family.  These photos were taken when she was only 4 days old, and it's so hard to believe that she is now 10 days old.  I feel so blessed to have two beautiful children who make me smile everyday.  They truly do bring joy to my life.  This little girl is so good at staying asleep, I couldn't stop myself from taking more and more photos.  I finally had to put the camera down though so that I could give my body some time to heal and relax.  Don't fret, there will definitely be more to come!!  

My favorite shot of the session is being used as our announcement card so I couldn't post it.  But once I mail out our cards, I will post it here.  Stay tuned...