I have known Joelle for almost 15 years and over the years, our paths will cross every now and then. At each intersection, we chat away as if no time has passed. I love that about us. So when I heard the news of this little guy coming into the world - I was beyond {{beyond}} excited. Joelle has such a huge heart and is the kindest human being you will ever meet and this little guy just hit the jackpot of Mom's. As we hang out during our session, my memory is instantly flooded of the times my kids were new to this world. The newness of it all. The exhausted look of complete bliss and overwhelming love one little person can bring out of you. The tiny feet, the tiny fingers, the little button nose...Mateo, welcome into our world.

Here is a peek into our session...

Congratulations Joelle!

xoxo,

Denise

I've been pushing myself harder than I have my entire life. Pushing myself to be a better mom, a better wife all while trying to follow my dreams. There are times it's just hard... to do it all... to be all to everyone. I look at the journey ahead of me and I know it's there and I know I'll get there... it's no longer a question of "if" - it's "when". Sacrifices will be made. The dishes will not get done. The DVR will reach 100% capacity. I will lose sleep at night. But I'll get there.....

Because she's watching....

Although my time is sometimes borrowed for other families, when I am here, I am present.

and we love to make homemade pizza

Tonight at dinner, she say's to me "when I grow up, I'm going to get a job. I'm going to be a photographer"

p.s. All photos taken with my phone.

"Mother's Day is about doing what your kids want, that's why you're a Mom" ~ Kaili, age 6