sweet baby — sara e rose photography

zoey is one

March 7, 2012 By sara 1 Comment

I have TOO many babies turning ONE. Too many. But, lucky for me lots of these sweet babies have siblings on the way!! Yes, beautiful ZO is going to be a big sis to a baby sister in a few months!! Can NOT wait!

First thing Carli said to me was “wait until you see Zo’s hair right after she wakes up”. Hilarious and awesome. And, even more awesome that momma let’s her wild hair run free. I love that.

So, in the backyard we went and I got to make little bit laugh in her cute Minnie Mouse outfit, precious bathing suit, fun Lilly P dress and darling tutu!! Momma knows how to dress Zo, eh? So much fun.

Lucky me I get to see this sweet family again this weekend as they celebrate Zoey’s first birthday with family!! Just call me Aunt Sara. :)

X’s and O’s, sararose

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etta claire is one

March 7, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

Sweet Sweet Quiet Etta Claire is now ONE. I so enjoy my sessions with this little bug for many reasons. She is always so curious about me. But, after a few minutes pass she lets me in and allows me to see the true EC. Just warms my heart. She is such a kind and gentle soul. Such a perfect mix of mom & dad.

I met them out at her parents land late one Sunday and we drove back to where her grandparents lived. I love a location with lots of sentimental value. Especially connected to Grandparents.

I was thankful for a beautiful February day and a sweet beautiful girl to photograph!! I sure *hope to see them all again soon!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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Lily is one

March 7, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

Sweet Lily B is ONE. And, I can’t even believe it. And, she is b.u.s.y….HAPPY……silly lily!! I just adore her. Big Brothers Mack and Jacob are awesome too!!

I met this party of 5 at the Factory in Franklin early one Saturday afternoon. Had the best time making them all laugh and smile….and embarrassing Jacob …it’s easy to do at his age especially when you bring up GIRLS. I don’t get that age in front of me much, so it’s always fun when I do!

Anyway, I can’t believe a year has come and gone. I *hope to see this sweet family again soon!!

X’s and O’s, sararose

wesley brand new

March 6, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

I just adore this family so I was SO happy to hear during Webb’s first year that he was going to be a BIG BROTHER. He was going to be 16 months older than little….so I know what crazy and awesome life momma was in store for. {My boys are 14.5 months apart btw}… So, he’s here. And, he’s precious. And, BIG BROTHER is happy to have a “friend”.

Meet Wesley. I was 2 for 2 on babies not wanting to sleep so I just went with it and tried to make it as much lifestyle as possible. And, I must say I am pretty darn happy with the results!

This sure is going to be a FUN and busy year photographing these two boys, but speaking from experience it’s going to be so awesome! Can’t WAIT!

X’s and O’s, sararose

tilly brand new

March 6, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

Lots and lots of sweet babies the month of February and lots more coming in March! This year is shaping up to be one amazing year!

Let me introduce you to one of the sweetest, most beautiful brand new baby girls I’ve met this year. Sweet Tilly. Almost two weeks late, but happy & healthy she is! First time meeting this family, but happy to say I will be spending lots of time with them over Tilly’s first year.

And, let me just say that Lil Miss gave me a run for my money in the “I can absolutely get your sweet baby to sleep no problem” promise. But, she finally gave in and did AWESOME! What a Princess.

Looking forward to watching Miss Tilley grow over her first year and getting to know her parents so much more!!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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AH INSPIRED

March 4, 2012 By sara 2 Comments

What an amazing day yesterday was for my dear friend Amber of Amber Housley!! She hosted her first ever AH Inspired workshop for 20+ other AHmazing women right here in Nashville!! Some with established businesses, some just starting out, some just about ready to take that leap………

I was lucky enough to be one of the speakers for her workshop along with 3 other incredibly wonderful women — Jessica of Jessica Bishop: Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot, Courtney of Pizzazzerie and Kelle Boyd of Ann Kelle!

It was a day of hopes, dreaming BIG, lots ‘o wisdom, new friendships…even a few tears and lots of hugs. Incredible day.

So very proud of Amber. She’s making her dreams come true and doing just ONE of the many things she does best…INSPIRING others.

Will you be one of the lucky ones and attend her next workshop? Just ask any of these other women and I bet you they will tell you it will be a day you will never forget. A day you wish you could do over and over again.

“She decided to start living the life she always imagined. She turned her can’t into cans and her dreams into plans. She took the leap and grew her wings on the way down. COURAGE”.

X’s and O’s, sararose

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My Colton is Four {personal}

February 28, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

Dearest Colton,

I can’t even believe it’s been four years. Four years since the day you came into our life. 4 years since you made our family complete. Four years since the day I experienced the most amazing love for the second time….Happy Birthday my beautiful Colton.

I typically write a letter talking to everyone about YOU, but just like I did for your brother’s last birthday I have decided I want to start writing directly to you. Let’s hope momma makes it through it while wiping away tears. They aren’t tears of sadness, but of joy. Your daddy and I have been so blessed. More than we could have ever anticipated. And, more than we deserve. We knew how lucky we were with your brother, but to bring home another amazing BOY to our family just 14.5 months later was incredible. A gift. A gift that I thank Him for every single day.

So, where do I even begin? From the moment they laid you on my chest and I took a look at you I knew you were something special. You had jet black hair like your daddy, full lips like your momma…and, you had the bluest eyes I’d ever seen. We just couldn’t believe it. From day one you were beautiful. You were what they call an ‘easy’ baby. You were happy and calm…unless you were hungry {which was often} and tired. Can you believe I let you sleep with me for 6 solid months? I think your daddy was happy when I decided it was time for you to move to your crib AND bedroom. But, I enjoyed that special time with you. That is probably why you are as close as you are to me….even four years later. But, let’s be honest here…when you slept for a good solid 8 hours for the first time your momma was a happy momma! Did you know it took you a good 6 months for that to happen? Yes, son. You didn’t like to sleep. BUT, you do now!! I wouldn’t take back those sleepless nights for anything though.

For your first 8 months I thought you were going to take after your daddy. Calm, quiet, happy when fed, easy tempered….I was wrong. At 9 months you became what I like to call “wild man jones”. Into everything, crawling everywhere….chose to do things in your own time. Walking at 15 months….talking all the time. Who does that sound like? Yes’m…you.are.my.mini.me. Holy Moly is He laughing every single day. Your dad gets a few chuckles in there every once in a while when you do something that is clearly something your momma probably did when she was a young tot. But, you know what…You teach me patience, you teach me strength, you teach me to see things in new eyes and with an open heart…you teach me to dream BIG. You see life the way I would hope every child would.

And, although I wrote almost these exact words to your brother on his 5th birthday the same applies to you. Every year has brought some challenges. Being a parent is the hardest job in the world. You love your children SO much but we have a responsibility to “teach”. Teach boundaries, teach faith, teach acceptance, teach respect, teach forgiveness, teach appreciation, teach love. We teach these things by SHOWING you. Are some of these hard? No doubt about it. Some days I fall flat on my face trying to “teach” you, but every single day I get up and try again. The one thing that isn’t hard is showing you how much I Love You. I absolutely LOVE loving YOU. My favorite time of the day is when you see me and wrap your arms around me and tell me you love me over and over again. Gosh, if I could bottle that up and keep it forever I would. It’s the most amazing unconditional Love there is.

This year is going to bring some changes. Your big brother is starting Kindergarten come Fall. So, for the first time in your life you won’t be with Tyler all the time. I know you will be fine, but I know it’s going to be hard. But, just think…NEXT Year you will join him at the Big School. What will momma do? Gosh, I need to stop wishing days away and just focus on today.

So, for today and always my hopes and wishes for you are simple. I PRAY for BIG LOVE for you, that you continue to have that *spark for life, that you stay kind to everyone you meet, that you find a sport or hobby you love and go for it 100%, that you continue to love school, your teachers and friends…., that you always enjoy making people laugh, that you stay honest, that you stay best friends with your brother and that your favorite place in the world stays where ever your daddy, brother and momma are. That you dream BIG! I wish SO much for you and your life especially that no matter what you know that you are LOVED BIG, that we believe in you and that you are amazing just the way you are. No one else in this world like you buddy. Sure hope you always believe that you can BE whatever you want to BE.

Happy 4th Birthday my precious boy. May this day be your favorite day ever. And, one that you never forget!!

Love you BIG much, your momma

p.s. Happy Birthday to YOU! Happy Birthday to YOU! Happy Birthday my Colton James!! Happy Birthday to YOU!!!

finley brand new

February 20, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

I love love. Let me introduce you to a whole LOT of it.

Meet brand new baby boy who was born at a whopping 10 lbs, 14 oz almost two weeks ago!! Sweet baby boy Finley. I loved this couple as a duo. Couldn’t even come close to being prepared for the love that was SO AMAZING when they became a party of 3. I could go on and on about the Day’s, but I may lose it a little and begin to ramble. Which is so easy for me to do. So, I will leave you with this…. when your first baby is born take it all in. The emotional roller coaster if you will. I have been there…..TWICE. It’s the most amazing gift in the world. So very thankful that Emily and Chris let me capture ALL of that emotion during my time with them. We cried together, we laughed together during the few hours I was there. It was wonderful.

Finley….you, my sweet new buddy are LOVED BIG. Looking forward to watching you grow over your first year!

X’s and O’s, sararose

cameron is 9 months

February 20, 2012 By sara 2 Comments

This little dude is one of my favorites. I have a very special place in my heart for little boys since I have two of my own. I get them. I understand their want to stay busy and be entertained constantly. When momma told me he wasn’t acting like himself that morning I wasn’t surprised that it took Cameron only about 10 minutes to show me that big beautiful smile. He can be a little under the weather but still be one of the happiest babies to be around. And, sweet Sarah’s parents came to join us for a few shots. I just loved that. It’s important to get those awesome grandparents in images!! SO very important.

This year with Cameron has absolutely FLOWN by. Next time I see him and his awesome parents he will be ONE. And, we are meeting on his actual birthday. Sure to be lots of fun!!

See you soon buddy!

X’s and O’s, sararose

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lily c 6 months

February 20, 2012 By sara Leave a Comment

I love this stage in the first year! Especially when the babies are sitting up really well. They are just so darn proud of themselves annnnnnd they aren’t running away from me YET. By 9 months the sessions get fast and furious for both me AND the parents. But, 6 months is pretty darn easy.

Last time I saw this sweet girl was right before the holidays and dad wasn’t able to join us. I was happy to hear that they would all be there for this one. I think it is SO very important for the entire family to be present for most of these sessions. Any time I get an inquiry from a new potential client and they say “I don’t want to be in any of the pictures….just our child… because…I haven’t lost the weight, my hair isn’t done, I don’t like the way I look, etc”…I just laugh. Are we ever REALLY happy with the way we look? And, guess who really doesn’t care about any of that stuff? Your child. They love you just the way you are and I promise you they would much rather have a handful of images with you guys in them instead of pictures of them by themselves. Just saying. My rant is over. And, for the record Lily’s daddy was working the last session it just sparked up something that bugs me a tad