When all of Belfast was celebrating the MTV emas at the weekend, I was with Paddy’s parents delighting in something much more special. The newborn freshness of this little man.

Paddy you are loved far beyond you know already. These sessions aren’t just about the cuteness of a newborn. That goes with saying. Paddy is completely perfect and beautiful in every way. It’s also about all that he means to those who have wished for him and longed for him.  Some people think new babies all look the same. But those with brand new little ones in their arms tonight will smile quietly to themselves, knowing every single, unique detail of their child.

Because little one, only a mother could know that her kiss fits perfectly between your lashes and your brow. And that frown on your forehead is so familiar because it’s the same one she has seen on your Dad. And breathing in the smell of your hair, is warming parts of their hearts yet unexplored. And watching the dimple on your apple chin as you sleep contentedly is worth a thousand nights of celebrity backstage passes :)

Every piece of you was made for love.

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Freddie – isn’t that the cutest name ever?

We have been organising to do wee Freddie’s shoot since he was born! I met Sharon and tiny Freddie at Estelle’s Wedding last October. He was just born then but we planned excitedly for a shoot. For various reasons we had to keep rescheduling, but I’m so glad because in the end I managed to capture him at a perfect age. This is just the most adorable stage for babies. It’s all about the expressions and the body language! Plus he has all that lovely baby chub and the cheekiest of faces:) There is no doubt his biggest love is tractors. Or as Freddie likes to call them “Tacdorrr”. He really puts the work into saying this too. It’s the funniest thing to watch. I think he was saying ‘Tacdorrr’ before he ever thought of trying ‘Mama’ or ‘Dada’! Here are some cute pictures of the gorgeous Freddie with his family :)

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Brand new Darci. She loves to suck her fingers. It’s the most adorable sound ever. You need all your senses to truly cherish everything ‘baby’. I wish I could bring it all to this blog. The sounds they make. Always unique. Their sweet,sweet smell, the feel of their silky heads, and the softest of cookie-dough skin, squishiest creases and dimples… designed to be treasured in every way. Words can’t describe it. All I have are these pictures…

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Abbey June. Wished for. Dreamt about. Cherished and loved before you were ever born. You have every reason to smile little one. In these times, when bad things bring us down, you are the hope, and the new beginning of all possibilities. Born into a world that needs you more than you’ll ever know.x

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Settle in for a blogpost of complete, newborn yumminess. If your broody, this will not help. Maybe you should check out some of the cute kitten pictures on the web instead. I don’t want to be blamed for contributing to the current baby boom!

Around this time last year, I shared in Claire and Mark’s joy on their Wedding Day. We’ve remained close since the Wedding. Plans quickly turned from Weddings to babies and now I’m delighted to share this new chapter.  Wee James. Freshly baked and chubba-licious! When Claire emailed me last week with the news that he had arrived, I couldn’t get there quick enough.   He had a big feed and I put him on my blankets. He kicked his legs and chewed at this hands for a while before deciding he needed another even BIGGER feed. And then he slept… deep and snug.

Sleep-tight beautiful boy.x

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