Long Awaited and Much Loved!

I had the honor of photographing the 7 day old baby of some old and dear friends.  This precious little one was long awaited and long prayed for.  I remember talking with his mommy many years ago when she decided to try for a baby and then the many years in between when it seemed at times that hope was fading fast.  And yet...here he is and he is BEAUTIFUL.  He did NOT want to sleep and his mommy was starting to stress (lack of sleep will do that to you), but I have patience due to two kids of my own and we waited him out.  We didn't get many sleepy pictures or cuddled up in a ball pictures as he had a mind of his own, but we got some beautiful ones. Here are just a few....