"Hi Baby, I Ruthie"



Our friends the Rileys are expecting baby #2.  Ruthie is approximately 2 1/2 years old, and seems like she is going to make a really great big sister.  When prompted to say hi to the baby, she'll walk up to Kara's belly and say, "Hi baby, I Ruthie".  She has proven herself to be really gentle and sweet with my baby daughter Anna, and I think that she will be a big help with her little brother or sister.

 

Jeff & Sophie + 1

With Sophie's due date less than 3 weeks away, she (and Jeff) were real troopers, walking all around downtown in 105 degree heat to get these photos. If Jeff and Sophie were uncomfortable, they didn't complain--and isn't Sophie just beautiful? They will be welcoming a little girl very, very soon...

 

Meet Samuel

Meet baby Samuel.  His parents have a really beautiful love story beginning in Haiti and continuing in Missouri.  It is amazing how babies show personality in facial expressions so early-- Samuel is less than 24 hours old in these photos (hence the hospital bands still on his ankles).  

Meet Asher

Mike and Mandy are a great couple who recently have had a very special new addition to their family-- baby Asher.  Thankfully, Asher has been quickly accepted by the family dog, Rex, who is very protective of Asher and keeps a close eye on anyone who gets too close-- any time I would re-position Asher, Rex would get concerned-- so cool.  Asher did a great job of tolerating being moved around and positioned, despite the fact that he was very awake during the majority of our pictures.  Pretty chill little dude.  I love his curly hair!  And I think you can pretty much say that Asher has been an Ohio State Buckeyes fan from birth :)

Officially a Garrity

Hard to believe how time flies, but little Marcus is now 6 months old!  He just last week developed the skill of being able to sit up by himself, which worked out really great for taking photos!  And this past Monday marked his adoption being official and finalized!  Adoption is so beautiful.

Some of Marcus' favorite toys at age 6 months...