Under the Sea Birthday Session

The first birthday of your first child is so special. For each of my children it was a time of reflection. That first year brings so much growth not just in your sweet child but in yourself. It’s crazy to see your newborn who is dependent upon you for everything start rolling, sitting, crawling and walking. Watching their face light up at each new discovery brings such joy. It reminds you to enjoy the simple things. 

Alora’s smile was infectious as she played with her birthday balloons. She loved hitting them and watching them swing back towards her. I got to introduce her to my special friend, my bubble blowing dolphin! The bubbles blew over her as watched in shock that quickly turned to amazement. As she began to toddle towards the dolphin her feet began to slip on the sudds. But that didn’t keep her down for long. She didn’t stop crawling until she reached the cute dolphin waiting at the finish line. Finally, my favorite part was setting her birthday cake in front of her. I love watching to see what a 12 month old does with a whole cake. Alora ate it like a princess using the candle as a spoon! But as the sugar began to hit her system she dug in more and more with her hands. 

Thank you Melanie, for allowing me to capture Alora’s first birthday! And on her actual birthday no less due to the snow storm. I pray that her smile alway gives you joy and that you treasure each milestone. May her birthdays always bring a time of reflection as you look back on the last year and see how far you’ve come.