bowen is 9 months old | austin baby photographer

As much as I really love photographing 6 month old babies, 9 month old babies are right up there too! Those chubby cheeks and open mouth big kisses are just the best!

As much as I really love photographing 6 month old babies, 9 month old babies are right up there too! Those chubby cheeks and open mouth big kisses are just the best!

My awesome mother-in-law came up to help with the kids and Zachary for a few days. We were so thankful to have her here and the extra set of hands. With our hospital stay she didn’t get a ton of snuggle time, but we are looking forward to another visit very soon. I’m also so thankful to this amazing woman for raising such a kind, gentle, loving husband and father for my family. We are so blessed by her endless investment in him.

Tons of cute, beautiful light, a few gorgeous dimples….all with a side of wrestling. Makes for a gorgeous session! Add to it that mom and dad were celebrating their wedding anniversary on this day and it was just magic.

We have been struggling. My little guy has been gassy and I’ve been having lots of pain when he’s breastfeeding, even with what appears to be a good latch. My midwife looked at him and sure enough, just like Ty and Jude, Zachary has a tongue and lip tie. We are set to have it corrected on Monday morning by laser. He’s been miserable, I’m in pain, we are pretty much a mess. I’m really hoping this is a good fix and the re-learning process to feed will be short and easy.

They always bring their A game! The energy and fun is always a blast with this sweet family! And I love that the boys come up with their own ideas of what to do and where to go during our time together. It’s just the best!

If I’m being honest, I thought Zachary would absolutely rock Jonah’s world. So much in our house revolves around him. He’s high energy and always busy, talkative, the center of the action in our house. So far, almost 2 weeks in, he’s adjusting just fine. He loves Zachary and is obsessed with giving him love and kisses. I was surprised at how well he did holding him, patient, kind and gentle. That hasn’t faded with the newness just yet and I’m so thankful for that. Sometimes it is a little too much love, but that’s a great problem to have! He’s had a great example in Jude, that’s for sure. (Zachary was 2 […]