Waiting for Their Miracle Daughter: A Surrogate Pregnancy

Meet Kathryn and Phil, aka "Mom" and "Dad."

Kathryn and Phil are about to become parents, via a surrogate pregnancy.

Their precious daughter is due to arrive in approximately eight weeks.

I think they are just a tiny bit excited!

Their good friend, Lacie, is acting as a surrogate for them.

Although some might consider this photo a "blooper," I'd say it pretty much sums up their friendship and affection for one another!

This picture is mom and dad's hands over their daughter, who is currently hanging out with Lacie.

What a unique journey these three are on!

Kathryn and Lacie

"Mom" says it all...so much hope and promise in that little three lettered word.

Everyone is eagerly waiting for your arrival little one!

"He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children.


Praise the LORD. "
Psalm 113:9 NIV

Meeting Baby Max

My good friend Josie recently welcomed her first son into the world.

Ten tiny, precious and prayed for toes.

Big sister Ellie holds up "E for Ellie!"

Big sister Leah loved smiling for the camera.

I set these scrabble tiles up with Max's name knowing Josie's husband proposed to her in a scrabble game.

Wonderful little boy to carry on the family name.

All over the Internet you will find incredibly artistic newborn photography shots with peaceful sleeping babies in bowls, hanging from door knobs (not kidding) and other uncomfortable scenarios.  I confess that I have no idea how to do that! All the babies that I have photographed (from 5 days on) have been wide awake! And very aware of their comfort level!

Please put some clothes on me mom!

Ellie holds baby brother's hand.

Still awake!

"Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them."
Psalm 127:3-5

Tiny Tot

One of the organizations that I do volunteer work for is YoungLives of North Hills. The program is geared toward teen moms and their children. On Friday, YoungLives met for an awesome Thanksgiving meal and meeting. I was asked to photograph the evening. This photo is of a one-month old baby boy, asleep in the arms of one of the volunteer caregiver's arms.

Family of Four

A few weeks ago I was photographing the birthday party of a gentleman who was turning 70. This is an impromptu picture of the son, his wife and their two boys.