Tuesday, June 17, 2014

My boys | Father's Day

A couple days ago Kyle said that he was going to take Kayn upstairs to put him down for a nap.  When he didn't come right back I decided to go see what was up.  This is what I found...  My boys cuddled up so sweetly.  Heart.  Exploded.  
It was a good thing I grabbed my camera on the way...



It's easy to take something as simple as a nap with your son for granted...  As soon as I saw this I was reminded of a certain picture I took of Kyle and Kayn when he was just one day new.... 


When Kayn was born they immediately rushed him to the NICU to be sedated and intubated.  We didn't even get to hold him.  We had no idea when that day would come.  While in the NICU all we could do was hold his hand or rest our hand on him.   We couldn't even stroke his hair...  They said that if we rubbed his skin it would feel painful like tiny needles on his skin.  I'll never forget how it felt to be told that we had to limit even touching him.  This picture always sticks out in my mind because it shows the strength and determination in both of my boys.  I never doubted for a second that we would all get through this, but I couldn't have done it without this amazing man by my side.  I feel like this Father's Day was a little bit more special.  In my eyes, Kayn gets his strength from his Dad...  

Thank you, Kyle, for being THE most amazing Father to our children.  For setting the best example possible of what a good man is.  I love your face.


Monday, June 16, 2014

Morris Family | Brennan is One!

I've been shooting this family for over a year now!!  I can't believe it!!  I first met Jen and Sean for their maternity session and now look... this handsome little man is ONE!  It's crazy how time flies and I've adored watching him grow.  I love you guys to pieces!!  Thanks for sticking around... 

xoxo - Shawna













Saturday, June 14, 2014

Bryn & Karsyn's tea party...

We usually spend a lot of time at home anyway, but the girls have been out of school for a week and now suddenly they're bored.  That's all I've heard out of them + it's hot as hell outside.  So, this is our new favorite thing to do...throw a superb tea party under an even more superb fort.  The fort was made by yours truly and I will admit that I strategically placed the blankets in such a way that warm yummy sunshine would pour through and I army crawled around for 20 minutes getting all of these shots.  Boom!  Memories captured ;)

A day in the life...while Kayn is napping.



My dearest Bryn and Karsyn,

Just so you know, I will set up a fort every day for you if you want me to.  
When you think nobody is listening, these glorious things start happening with your imaginations.  What is it about a fort that turns your whole world into something or someplace different?  I love the way you light up with new details.  
Stay this little forever, my sunshines...



This little tea pot has been around since Bryn's first birthday...  Thankfully, the batteries are dead ;)



And then after not much time you're done with this and ready to move on to something else.  Never a dull moment around here.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  


xoxo - Mommy