First it was fostering (Adoption is official now!) Zach. Everyone was excited about that and at the time, crossing their fingers that an adoption would take place. And then, in August 2010, everyone in the English Department arrived on that Tuesday to hear the most fantastic news – Liese was expecting twins! If you know the story, then you obviously know how meaningful and important this was at the time. Matt was especially excited because he now saw babies in the future for the English Department and us girls in the department could not be happier for our dear coworker.
Liese stayed with us all the way until December and we celebrated by throwing her a shower prior to her leave. Seeing the baby girl clothes made her tear up. And as the months progressed, she kept us up-to-date with her progress and health until she was close to her delivery. We all knew when she was scheduled for her c-section and during lunch, I remember how Tammy and I kept thinking positively, ready to hear the good news of a safe delivery and healthy arrival of twin girls. Everything turned out just fine and we soon saw pictures of Chloe and Zoe.
Chloe and Zoe are now two months and I was so thrilled to take photos of them. They are absolutely adorable and I loved, loved, loved photographing them, especially in their pink little tutus! I swooned over how angelic they looked in the basket and loved holding onto one of them – she tickled my neck with her tiny hands – while Liese had the other little one bundled around her. Chloe and Zoe are just too cute and I could not be happier for Liese and her family.
It was lovely meeting the twins and I am so happy the adoption of Zach is official. Congratulations, Liese and Phil! I cannot think of two other people who deserve this much joy and happiness in building a family.
A photo of Zach with his sisters. Already he is an awesome big brother!
It’s amazing how one tiny individual changes so many lives. Jazmine not only brings a smile to her proud parents, but also to her Nana and her uncle. She gets everyone’s attention – the soft spoken words from mom, the protective arms of dad, Nana always wanting to hold her and make sure everything is okay, and her uncle wanting to take photos with her and showing it off to everyone he knows. I love that Jazmine is able to touch each person in a different way and she must have this inkling that she is loved in every possible way.
It was the first time meeting Jazmine. Prior to this, Alleya would send me photos here and there or I would see updated photos online. So I was definitely excited to meet her – our first session was postponed due to rain – and I could not wait to see the baby girl I heard so much about. So when I saw her sleeping in the pack-and-play at Nana’s house, my heart just sank with utter happiness for Alleya. Jazmine is even more adorable in person and looking at an old photo, she looks just like Alleya!
So the only downside to the session? It was cloudy and drizzling again! Weather was definitely not on our side, but despite it, I caught some fun family moments and we were able to catch up in the course of the afternoon, which also included dim sum. Hopefully, the next time, the sun will be out and shining – or at least it won’t be raining.
Alleya and Fouad, you two have a beautiful daughter. I am happy for the two of you and I cannot wait to see Jazmine again!
I met Nadine at work and really had the opportunity to get to know her during a trip to Vegas. That trip allowed Nadine, Julie, and I to start a friendship and it has continued throughout the years at RHS. Even though we are in different departments and our schedules are also very different, we manage to catch up in the hallways or as we are walking toward our classrooms or at the end of the day. I caught snippets here and there about her sister, husband, cross country practice, but most importantly, her desire to start a family. So when Nadine told me she was pregnant, I was so happy for her.
I initially only saw photos of Maya online and was actually suppose to take photos of her during her baptism. However, I came down with the chicken pox and I could not risk getting her sick. I was bummed, but I finally had the chance to meet her in person last weekend! Maya is such a bubbly girl – smiling, laughing, and despite starting to teeth, happy in every way. Even when she fell asleep in the car, she jumped right into the mode of taking photos and was really all smiles. I absolutely loved it and adored every minute hanging out with this little girl.
Congratulations again, Nadine and Steve! You two have a lovely little girl and I am so glad I was able to meet her and photograph her for the afternoon!
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