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Joanie Drew Burt
Mommy & Me, Families, Motherhood, Newborn, LEF photo Laurel Francis Mommy & Me, Families, Motherhood, Newborn, LEF photo Laurel Francis

Joanie Drew Burt

My first newborn session on the BEACH - and honestly, I LOVED IT!!

I was nervous how baby would do, I love my studio sessions. But, they didn’t want to make the drive out to Corona, and they didn’t want to do a home session. The beach was “the next best thing” which, turned out to be “THE BEST THING” - I absolutely loved how it all turned out!

Sweet Joanie loved her ocean wave lullaby, and she snuggled up as soon as we got down to the sand. Jacey and Andrew were so sweet as they took care of their new baby girl, and each other. Little Joanie is so lucky to have them as her parents. She is obviously loved.

I hope you feel that love as you get a glimpse into their family connection here.

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Baby Nick
Mommy & Me, Families, Newborn Laurel Francis Mommy & Me, Families, Newborn Laurel Francis

Baby Nick

Baby Nick, do you know how long your parents waited for you? Do you know how much they love you? I just met you and I cried over you. You are so special. Thank you for coming to this earth. Heavenly Father sent you to amazing parents. They watch you with all the love in the world.

Their eyes sparkle as your little lips purse, as you yawn, and stretch your little arms high in the sky. Mommy kisses your head as you so easily snuggle into her. She counts, thanking God that He sent 10 perfect little tiny toes. 10 perfect tiny toes that belong to you. Her little Nick. Her baby boy.

Daddy holds your mommy as she cries over you. She’s a Mama now. He gives her sweet kisses and holds you both close. He holds you high in the sky, showing how proud he is to have you as his son. He calms you when you’re sad, and touches his head to yours. You are Nick, just like him. You are his little Nick.

Thank you mom and dad for letting me capture these sacred moments. I will cry everytime I look at them. Thank you for reminding me how precious and tender this life is. Thank you for loving your baby Nick, and helping me love my babies a little more

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