Madi, you may remember, is the daughter of my dear, dear friend Stephanie.  We’ve known each other since our teenage years, and have managed to keep in touch & in one another’s lives.  Miracle.  I’m so glad to see her fall in love, get married, fall more in love, and welcome Madi in to her & Brad’s lives.  And it’s so hard to believe over a year has flown by & Madilyn is one!

Steph really wanted a session with Madi when she was walking, so we waited…and waited….and waited.  Finally, at about 15 months she began walking!  So we headed out to Historic Ellicott City & Steph made one of her amazing cakes.  Brad got balloons.  I borrowed a table & chair.  We made some memories.

Check out Miss Madilyn!

I warned my readers on my Facebook page: DO NOT READ THE BLOG UNLESS YOU WANT BABY FEVER.  So, if you get it, you’ve been warned!

This little peanut is Madilyn.  She was born during the same week as Megan.  You actually met her several weeks ago here, but she just hadn’t made her appearance yet then.

Well here she is, in all her sweetness…

And here’s the last of my weekend valentine mini sessions….dear, sweet, Madi!

Let’s all just pretend like she’s laughing here….I wont’ tell if you don’t.

I have been friends with Stephanie for a really long time.  I think since I was 13 or so?  Regardless of that fact, she has been a constant in my life like no other friend, and I love her for that.  And as she’s come to significant moments in her life, I’ve tried my best to be there: wedding, baby shower, and now baby Madilyn!  I was so excited to get to visit with her & just enjoy time with she, Madi, & daddy Brad.  They are such a fit – the three of them like puzzle pieces that are perfect for one another.  My heart is warmed seeing this new precious baby added to their lives.  Thanks Brad & Steph for letting me take part of your day & enjoy your new daughter.  I can’t wait to watch her grow!

Oh, and let’s have a little voting for some fun!  Vote for the photo you think would be perfect for a baby announcement.  That’s always my most difficult dilemma, which photo do I choose?  Leave your vote in the comments.  Thanks!

Today I got the great joy of photographing my long-time friend’s new baby girl.  Meet Madilyn Rhys.  She is just precious in every way!

Brad & Steph she is absolutely adorable.  I can’t express how happy I am for you both to experience the joys of parenthood!