Connecticut Newborn , Children and Family Photographer, Lexi-Bella Photography

When parents come to do a first year session, or any session for that matter, my goal is not only to capture the personality of their child but to capture all the little memories and details that we as parents want to treasure, such as those cute, chubby, deliciously soft naked bodies!

This little dude TOTALLY ROCKS his birthday suit! Seriously……

The way you can put them into HYSTERICS over a simple game of Peak-a-boo!

I love when parents really get into the sessions and put a lot of thought into wardrobe…makes it SOOO much fun!!

Here is some SERIOUS cuteness!!!

I love his little round belly pressing up against the shirt and those plump little baby hands {sigh} they grow up so fast!

How about the nape of their neck that can elicit the cutest giggle EVER when smooched!

I love the chocolate eyes that are dancing with laughter and those round little cheeks and plump lips.

Or how about those chubby little toes and those sweet little arms that hug your leg and say,

“As long as I’m with you all is right in the world”!

ONE….. that magic little number! That CRAZY, LIFE-CHANGING first year has concluded! It is the bittersweet moment when your little one is no longer a baby but a toddler filled with wonder and amazement! Meet S. who recently turned one! Mom said to me, “I hope you can get a good shot, he doesn’t like pictures much”!

Ummmmm …… OK?!?!

How about this one mom??

Hmm or maybe this one???

Oh no, WAIT …… THIS ONE!!!!!

Don’t you love it when they make a liar out of you??

A lot of people ask me, “Hey when you do those cake-smash sessions, I bet the kids LOVE THEM right” ?!?

Well, most do…… but not S. !!

It’s ok little man…… Just a little frosting!

And what do we do after a cake smash? Well in my CT studio, into the bath they go!

Won’t that look cute blown up in a bathroom?!?

Happy Birthday Baby S.  or should I say, Mr. S. !!! I wish you many, many more!

I believe in the power of friendship. That 3 people can meet on an internet chat forum and go through so many of life’s celebrations and challenges and become lifelong friends without ever meeting in person. And that sometimes, events come along that are so SIGNIFICANT,  that these people are finally brought together and it is as if they have always been a part of each others lives.

I believe in the power of women. That we have a deep connection and understanding of one another that only we can understand. That the simple task of putting your friends hair in a pony tail when she is sick and in bed and can’t manage herself is such a selfless act of love and compassion.

I believe in the power of motherhood. That the road to motherhood is a challenging journey that each mother takes filled with twists and turns, bumps and laughter. That experiencing motherhood is so much easier and more fun being surrounded by other mothers experiencing the same journey

But most of all, I believe in *MIRACLES*

This weekend I was able to experience all of the above and it forever changed my heart in the most incredible way. I witnessed more miracles in 36 hours than ever before; such as this little miracle below, at 32 weeks, breathing on his own and touching his father for the first time.

The journey to parenthood is a miracle in itself no matter how you get there. This is a small reminder of how a creature so small and helpless can be so POWERFUL and strong and change the lives of those they touch in so many ways.

Happy Birthday Baby Q, may your life be filled with as many beautiful miracles as I witnessed this weekend! You are destined for GREAT THINGS!