Years ago, her mother gave birth at exactly 10:10pm to a beautiful, healthy, first born daughter. Today, I know her as my sister-in-law. Her unique rare beauty and unusual genuine character were strong magnets that my brother couldn’t resist. He pursued her to no end. He was absolutely head over heals...
Beautiful.
tears filled my eyes! just beautiful. simply wonderful!
I never cease to marvel at the miracle of birth. You captured this event beautifully both in word and deed.
So beautiful! Congrats Boyles! What a beautiful girl and beautiful name!
Totally made me stinkin cry!!! I owe you gosh darnit this was awesome!!!
Melissa you are amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you for capturing the birth of our 1st grandchild. This is so special and wow, what an experience.
Melissa-
Amazing as always. They are so lucky to have your words & your captures.
Instant tears! Melissa, the pictures you can paint with your words are amazing. I am so happy for Rachel and Layne. She is so beautiful and sweet!
Not only do you have a way of speaking through your photographs but you are amazing with your words as well. Great job and congratulations!
Oh Melissa,… tears! Thank you for sharing this with us. I love these two and now 3 like they were my own kiddos, ya know. Thanks for letting me feel like I was there. So so happy for all!
Absolutely beautiful! Love her name & love you all! Congratulations Layne & Rachel!
Way to go, Layne and Rachel! What a miracle the birth of a baby is–especially when the parents are as thrilled as you two are. That little baby Nora is one blessed little baby to be born into such a loving home with so many extended family members who love her instantly, too! Thanks for posting this, Melissa. It was so special–it made me feel I was there!
Unbelievable shots! You really captured the experience for us who weren’t there to experience it second hand! Thank you 
Melissa, You truly have a way with words and the camera!!! I’m here with Heather helping after the birth of her little Jack Ryan and those feelings you expressed about birth are close to the surface for us. We are thrilled for Layne and Rachael and for all of you. Congratulations!!!
ok, i cried.
Sometimes a photo can be overdone, over thought, over planned. We want the perfect headband with the perfect boots to match the perfect backdrop with the perfect props. (Ugh. Props.) Have we ever sat back to look at the “props” that are quite frankly right in front of our face? ...
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Oh my freaking heck….I’m in love with these!!!!
I believe that props can be a little out of control, and I’m so grateful you posted this. There’s nothing more beautiful than the real emotion of a child.
I dig the blue hue, those are legit.
Oh I couldn’t agree with you more. Except my unplanned perfection shots just don’t turn out as beautiful as yours. I LOVE yours! And I’m all about the candid moments, so real.
You have the most gorgeous family. Love your baby’s little toothy grin. Those lips on Liv are beautiful!
Can’t wait to see what #3 looks like.
And of course as always, great images Melissa!
I love this post!
I always keep my camera on my kitchen counter for moments like these.
Amazing shots Melissa!
Beautiful…
Melissa,
Not only do your photos capture the moment but your writing does as also, well said, and beautiful pure photos!
I surely do love these two little faces, so different in personality but both are uniquely charming. Great keepsake photos, Melissa!!
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