{Granola Babies} The amazing woman behind the store | Long Beach, CA

Last summer when I was pregnant, I stumbled upon an incredible store, Granola Babies that homes ALL things for the natural mother and child. I came home with an amazing belly balm that I used throughout my pregnancy (and was stretch mark free...so I'll thank the balm) and a wooden chew toy for my future teething babe. Since then, I have come to know the owner on a more personal level and have grown to adore the 'Granola Mama' behind this fantastic store. 


To read more about the store, classes, services and Giselle, the lovely owner, check out her website and her blog for updated topics and classes! Giselle was in need of some new head shots and I was more than happy to help her out!





The wait is up...

In the early hours of a hot August morning, a boy was born. Round flush cheeks, dark twinkling eyes and a little mouth that looks ready for a kiss...a boy was born. 
Jackie and I have been sharing our journey as new mothers over these past several months, and I've thanked God more than once to have her first at bat status flanking mine ; )

We announced our growing families together with our ecstatic husbands at a dinner party in the winter and watched as our bellies, thick fingernails, and love for food trucks grew side by side, month after month. We have vowed to support one another, watch our boys play together, and keep the other in check for the occasional need of a haircut/shower/changing out of pjs before the evening that will surly become a new part of our lives as we step into motherhood. I love both her and her amazing husband, Rion, and couldn't ask for better parents in training partners for Keith and I. 
















After months of planning, little baby Zimmerman decided to join the world today! He is so beautiful and sweet looking, I can't WAIT to get my hands on him. Congratulations to the new mommy and daddy...I can't imagine the love and happiness you must be feeling as you bed down tonight with your darling son. God bless you three. Life is grand, and what a great day to be born!

We love you Zimmerman Family!!!

Xx,
Auntie Lynds, Uncle Keith, and baby Henry

Baby Esme

Sweet little Esme is such a precious baby! This was my second shoot with the Lee family, and I was so thrilled to see them and the new baby again! 





Big sister, Kate, is such a wonderful little love! She is a great helper and treats our shoot like play dates ; )















* I love this shot of Kate with her chocolate muffin.






Thank you for a lovely morning Lee family! I always enjoy our shoots and your two girls are such a blast to photograph. Looking forward to seeing you again in a few months!


Xx,

L