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Friday, September 14, 2018

Aly, Keira, and Company in Millennium Park

Aly and Keira have long since been two of my favorite little top models. So, I was not only thrilled to see them again last weekend, but also to have the chance to meet more of their family! It was so special to include their Mimi and Uncle David this year. Keira gave me more smiles than I’ve ever seen from her before, and Aly had us all in stiches with her rockin’ poses. What a wonderful family! We had the best time. Thanks so much for including me in the fun Jamie, Jason, Mary, David, Aly, and Keira!

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Olivia and Charlie in Lincoln Park

Just when I didn’t think it was possible to love this family any more, Olivia and Charlie introduced me to their pet lizard, Zilla. These guys are truly the best! I first started taking pictures for Lizette and Charles when Olivia turned one, and it has been such a pleasure to watch the kids grow and change. We had so many laughs as we caught up in Lincoln Park last weekend. Thanks for a wonderful time, Lizette, Charles, Olivia, Charlie…and, of course, Zilla, too!

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Oliver

I had the best time with Oliver and his family last Saturday morning! We spent a lovely, crisp morning exploring apple orchards and wooded paths, playing with tractors and bubbles, and meeting a friendly horse. Oliver is such a doll, and I had so many laughs with this sweet family. It was wonderful seeing you again, Karen and Tim! Thanks for a fantastic time.

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Anja

It’s been a very long, short week…so let’s end with a little sunshine. I dare you to look at Anja’s sweet face and not smile! She is such a doll. I had a great time getting to know Anja and her parents as we captured some sweet portraits just ahead of her big first birthday. Happy Friday, everyone!

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

September 4

It was the most terrifying day of our lives. Four years ago today. The day we discovered your heart had stopped beating. That you had left us before you had even officially joined us. After 36 weeks of hoping, praying, planning, anticipating…it all just ended.  Our dreams, our path, your life. We will never be the same, Hannah.

We recently talked with your sisters about you. A conversation I have been dreading and anticipating for four years. Eloise was too young to understand at the time, and we were too broken to add her grief to ours. But giving her the chance to know you now is such a relief. We can include you more…find ways to honor and remember you together.  

Today, with it’s still-so-vivid flashbacks, will always be awful.

 But you are always with us. You are in the sunshine and sweet breezes and all of the little things that go right each day. You are a part of me…always with me…and on my mind every day. We love you and miss you so much, dear Hannah.

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Mom - September 6, 2018 - 2:39 pm

Your beautiful words brought tears to my eyes. It is not just on this day that we think of little Hannah, of course; but our terrible memories of September 4 still haunt us. I don’t pretend to know how you and Mike feel about this unimaginable loss, but it is something that no parent ever wants their child to have to endure.
It would have been wonderful to have Hannah in our lives – to love dearly, to watch her grow, to make many memories with her. We will never get over this tragic loss.