{first stop, caroline's bedroom... where she strummed a happy tune for me}

{cutie pie}

{caroline playing with her dollhouse}

{next we got a few of her with her baby brother... so sweet}

{look at that adorable grin!}

{proud big sister!}

{we caught a few fun moments on mom and dad's bed... here jay is tickling caroline!}

{caroline looks on while jay gazes down at his son... a beautiful moment!}

{story time!}

{beautiful family}

{the boys}

{the girls!}

{and, the happy couple}

{snuck up on caroline and denver and captured this sweet shot...}

{and last but not least, mama and baby}

What an absolutely darling family, and just a small sampling of the wonderful moments we captured.  I was so worried about Michelle when she told me the news of her emergency induction with Denver.  And so happy that everything worked out so that I could still capture some tender moments of them, even if it wasn’t at Denver’s birth. Thank you Nolan family for letting me into this short sweet moment in your lives!

Somewhere a mother is finding out she has cancer. Somewhere a mother is dying. Somewhere a mother is caring for her own mother. Somewhere a mother is ready to give up. Somewhere a mother is asking for help. Somewhere a mother is cleaning the house. Somewhere a mother is making a meal for her family. Somewhere a mother has finally found joy in the little things. Somewhere a mother is teaching her child. Somewhere a mother is being taught. Somewhere a mother is feeling proud. Somewhere a mother is being humiliated in the grocery store by her toddler. Somewhere a mother is feeling trapped. Somewhere a mother needs a break. Somewhere a mother is feeling rejuvenated. Somewhere a mother has found time for herself.

Somewhere a mother is praying for her children. Somewhere a mother is praying for herself. Somewhere a mother is worrying. Somewhere a mother is doubting herself. Somewhere a mother is paving the way. Somewhere a mother is ready to take on the world. Somewhere a mother is being criticized. Somewhere a mother is losing her inhibitions. Somewhere a mother is feeling humbled. Somewhere a mother is reaching out. Somewhere a mother is helping another mother. Somewhere a mother is feeling unappreciated. Somewhere a mother is crying. Somewhere a mother needs to be held. Somewhere a mother is thinking of the future. Somehwere a mother is wondering how she is going to make it to tomorrow.

Somewhere a mother is attending a graduation. Somewhere a mother is planning a wedding. Somewhere a mother is burying her child.  Somewhere a mother is watching her own child become a parent. Somewhere a mother’s long journey is coming to an end.

Being a mother is manifest in so many ways.  So, here’s to all women, whatever their journey to motherhood has looked like… humble, modest, selfless, real, virtuous, forbearing, patient women that sacrifice a bit of themselves every day.

{enjoying the beautiful sunset glow}

{since we were in a barn and all we thought of SEVERAL animal sounds to make instead of saying cheese - the kids loved it}

{enjoying a game of "wheeeee!" with mom and dad}

{beautiful couple}

{these two thought i was so funny... or maybe dad was behind me making faces... either way their giggles were infectious!}

{such a cutie pie}

{isn't she a doll?}

{love dad's expression in this one!}

I love meeting new people and I loved my time with the Baileys!!!

]]> http://www.photosbylei.com/blog1/?feed=rss2&p=1111 1 http://www.photosbylei.com/blog1/?p=1106 http://www.photosbylei.com/blog1/?p=1106#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:04:28 +0000 Lei http://www.photosbylei.com/blog1/?p=1106 Lovin’ this photo from my darling HS Senior photo shoot last weekend.  I’ve known this girl since she was 13!  My how beautifully she has grown up!  I think she’s just perfect for this month’s challenge.

Also – there is an article about my birth photography that I’d love for you all to read! HERE is the link – Thank you, Prairie Mama!

Hope everyone is having a fantabulous day.

XOXO

Lei

{simply adorable}

{showing mom the flowers they picked!}

{i cannot decide if i prefer this one in black and white, or color! gosh, she's a gorgeous child!}

{inspecting bugs...}

{here she's showing me her boots... you can tell she is saying "boots" to me... so stinking cute!}

{there are so many awesome photos of these boys in this boat... mom's gonna die at all their great expressions}

This was such a fun session… Thank you Torgerson family for allowing to capture these sweet kiddos!!!

{the baby of the family is always at the center of everything - am I right? hehe}

{mom and her boys}

{sailing away...}

{love this expression!}

{so sweet}

{these girls were cracking me up - trying to take flight like mary poppins i suppose}

{sidewalk art!}

{daddy's girls}

Thanks so much, Borchert family, for spending your evening with me! I had a lot of fun capturing your cute family!!!