Jun
18
2014Remember Everett winner of last year’s superlative for the most smoochable lips?
His parents signed him up for Simpsonville SC Baby Plan Photography! That means I get to photograph this sweet boy 4 times in the next two years.
Interested having your little one’s first two year documented? Contact me today to learn about my baby plan.
I simply love watching these babies grow up! Everett has become the sweetest little guy.
And he barely stopped smiling the whole time we were photographing.
Except, of course, when he was up to mischief. This Steve Urkel like “Did I do that?” face is going to be his sweet mama Sarah’s undoing. (Did I just date myself with that reference?)
The way Everett interacts with Justin is also beautiful. Every time he laid eyes on Justin grins came pouring out. In fact, when I asked Sarah to bring along a favorite toy or two, she actually replied that Justin was Everett’s favorite toy!
I’m pretty sure Sarah’s statement was accurate. I can’t express how much I enjoyed seeing Justin father this sweet boy.
Everett is Justin and Sarah’s miracle baby and I can just see the gratitude for his life poured out in the way Justin dotes on his boy.
Justin isn’t the only one doting on little Everett. Sarah loves her boy fiercely as well.
Often times, I have to convince mom’s to be in the picture with their baby. Not Sarah.
Sarah is an avid scrapbook maker and wants to be in the story she is piecing together for her family.
I love that about her. I wish I had more image memories of me holding my sweet babies at this age. Even photographers fail at getting in the image with our own families images sometimes.
Thank you, Sarah and Justin, for faithfully trusting me with your family’s memories. I am so looking forward to seeing Everett grow. Hopefully one day I’ll get to page through your beautiful scrapbook 😉
Jun
13
2014Each Friday I interview a local business owner who caters to new moms and their little ones. My goal is to expose you to some great people you would otherwise not know about. I want you to meet and grow to love these brave local men and women who enjoy serving you.
Greenville SC Modern Baby Boutique: La-Di-Da Baby
La-Di-Da Baby is a mother-daughter sewing team that specialize in modern designs for little ones. Debbie is a homemaker, mother of 3 adult children, and grandmother to 2 granddaughters ( one of whom you can meet here!). She has had a lifelong passion for creating with a sewing machine. Missy is a homemaker, ER nurse, and new mom. Visit the Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladidababy Give them a Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ladidababy
Interview with La-Di-Da Baby
Tell me a little about your family.
Debbie has been married to her best friend for 32 years. She now has an empty nest, but looks forward to time spent with her granddaughters. Missy has been married for 8 years. She has developed an interest in sewing since the birth of her daughter.
What advice do you wish someone had given you as a new mom? What advice would you give to a new mom?
Limit unnecessary activities that overtax family time and tend to separate everyone in different directions. Be faithful in the God given responsibility of raising your child–don’t trust that to someone else. And, most importantly, faithfully follow God’s direction in His word concerning child rearing and trust Him with the results. He IS faithful.
What have been your favorite moments of motherhood?
Saturday night homemade pizza dinners, swimming together in the swimming pool, playing flashlight tag with the neighborhood children, the special smiles, hugs, sloppy kisses from toddlers. Things money can’t buy.
What has been your most challenging moments of motherhood?
HOMESCHOOL. For ten years. Hardest job I ever had, but worth every second, by God’s grace. Fatique, sleepless nights, worry over the future of each child.
What inspired you to start your business?
With the impending birth of our first granddaughter, we discovered that most of the baby items were “run of the mill” and expensive for mediocre quality. With a sewing background, we thought–“we can make this” and make it boutique grade!
What products do your provide for new moms?
- Ultra soft sheet savers with a unique design features
- Burp cloths made from premium cotton, warm and natural batting & cotton chenille.
- Burp cloths using flannel front &cotton terry cloth back
- Unique and colorful bibs
- Pack n play sheets
- Rag quilts
- Swaddle blankets in XL sizes
What is one product that you provide that you’d rather not live without?
Sheet savers are a huge time saver for a sleep deprived new mom. They protect the crib sheet from the inevitable mishaps that happen at all hours. We have a unique design for our sheet savers and they are a much higher quality than what is available in the box stores. Our sheet savers have detachable ribbon ties than can be unsnapped from the ties, avoiding having to retie the sheet saver every time it needs washed. 
Special Discount for Quiet Graces Fans!
As a mom of twins with reflux and MPI, I would have adored these sheet savers! We were constantly changing sheets in the early days! Grab yourself or a friend one of these fantastic sheet savers with the following discount code! 15% off with minimum purchase of $25.00 at La-Di-Da Baby’s Shop . Use coupon code QUIETGRACES15 to receive discount. Interested in Newborn Photography? Check me out as well.
Jun
11
2014
A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting Emily. She’s such a fun and spunky 3 year old.
This precious girl lights up the room with laughter and smiles.
Her mama, Mary, calls her a “Prissy Tom-girl” as she digs in the dirt with her shovels and carries around her purse.
Emily can sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” She loves to twirl and dance. She’s mostly a typical 3 year old.
Except Emily isn’t a typical 3 year old.
She has a rare disease called Eosinophilic Esophagitis. EoE is an inflammatory disorder where most foods cause white blood cells to attack the esophagus. Most EoE patients can eat 5 or fewer foods and depend on specialized formula that costs over $700 a month. There is no cure for EoE and the treatment is incredibly invasive.
Emily’s brave mama is on a mission to help bring awareness and research funds to eosinophilic esophagitis. Right now at the Bi-lo on Hudson Road in Greer, Mary is hosting a fund raiser called “Hope for Emily.” You can donate with your cashier at check-out through June 18th. Here’s a short clip of Mary talking about this fundraiser.
If Emily’s story touches you, and you’re unable to go to the Hudson Road Bi-lo, you’re welcome to donate to the research fund here.
Jun
09
2014I know… it’s another one of the boy. He just stays put longer than his sisters. And he wanted to be in the hammock with me so much…
Jun
03
2014Okay… so these images are sort of staged. I mean, I’m in the studio with the camera on the tripod with the sole purpose of taking pictures. So it’s not like I captured us as we really are in daily life… or did I? 
Watching Aeralind and Bronwyn do the back and forth running to set off the shutter and get back before the 10 seconds were up was hilarious. Totally worth a few “staged” portraits.
