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toys for tots | baltimore photographer
When my husband, a Marine Corps veteran, said he wanted to do a Toy Drive this year, I don’t think either of us anticipated the love and generosity that poured out from the community.
This next images includes the toys collected at our Stories with Santa Event. You can see the results of that day of fun by clicking here.
We left a Toys for Tots collection box at our little church, too. Magothy United Methodist is where I was christened and where Zack and I were married. It is the oldest and one of the smallest churches in Anne Arundel County. For having a small congregation, they came out in a big way – doubling our total!
When all was said and done, we counted more than 500 toys! Five HUNDRED! What a joy it has been to join people in our community to help those who are needing it locally. The toys will be dropped off tomorrow at the Toys for Tots warehouse in time to be distributed by Christmas. Thank you! A million times, thank you to everyone who helped make this toy drive such a success. The bar has been set for next year to collect even more!
*Also, thank you to those who SHOPPED locally too! We were happy to see so many supporting small local businesses like Soft and Cozy Baby and Amuse!
maryland home birth photographer | tillie’s birth
baltimore newborn photographer | will
And one “Before & After” of mama & baby….
baltimore newborn photographer | alanna
I think I could have spent all day with sweet Alanna and her awesome big brothers. You can see her family’s maternity session here. 
baltimore maternity photographer | the brody’s
baltimore child photographer | madeline is 2
I’m always a few months late with my own kids… but my spunky, silly, sweet Mad-a-wine (as De-why-wa calls her) is 2.
How do I put Madeline into words?
She has always and still does love her big sister more than anything. Where you find D, M is sure to follow.
Never having taken a pacifier (or sucked on her fingers like D), madeline adopted a yellow “bankie” this summer. I love that she wants to take it everywhere. That, and her Monkey.
Madeline still loves “mama nilk” but chocolate almond milk is a close second.
I can still pose her like a newborn when she falls asleep.
She loves to sing, especially Twinkle, Twinkle and the Irish blessing – May the Road Rise To Meet You.
Holding her hand makes anything better – if she’s sad or scared she’ll look for Delilah’s or my hand.
Madeline is a carnivore – she will pick out and only eat the meat off any dish.
Our favorite quotes are when she said “Wook at me!” and “Weave me a-woan”
Her’s a glimpse of her shenanigans…
Belly to Baby Gift Guide
Less than 3 weeks until Christmas … it’s beginning to look like crunch time. Here are a few of my favorite gifts for all the birth-y types in your life…
New | A Year of Babies by Heartlove Photography
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This limited edition calender is the perfect “thought” gift for your doula or midwife. Let them know you are thankful for their love and support whether your baby arrived in 2013 or is expected in 2014.
Tree of Life Necklace by JewelKade
Price: $52
I can’t think of anything better to get your placenta specialist than an antique
brass and pewter charm showcasing the tree of life (or ‘placenta tree’ as I’ve come to know it). This made my short list as a “push present” for moms too. Includes 26” necklace.
JewelKade Ordering Deadlines are as follows:
- Dec. 10: Deadline for ordering Poetry & Photo Charms
- Dec. 15: Deadline for ordering jewelry
- Dec. 17: Deadline for expedited orders for jewelry
Stress-Less Gift Set by Giggle Forever Naturals
Price: $30
The gift of tranquility for birth workers, mama-to-be and new moms alike. This gift set includes: Stress Less Body Wash, Lavender Coconut Oil Bar Soap, Lavender Peppermint Bath Salts, Honey Mint Lip Balm. Best of all every product is lovingly handmade with organic, fair-trade and medicinal quality ingredients by a Marine wife and Mama of 4!
Of course, photography is always a cherished gift.* Gift certificates offer flexibilty for moms-to-be to choose their own products at their maternity or newborn portrait session – or they can use it for the session fee itself! You’ll receive a hard copy in the mail as well as a digital copy to e-mail.
*Please note, gift certificates are non-refundable. Photography can be a personal choice, so be sure the recipient likes the style of photography you see in the portfolio and blog for Heartlove Photography. A gift of at least $500 is recommended to cover the session and some prints or products if the recipient has not already scheduled a session with Heartlove Photography. Smaller increments are recommended for recipients who have already scheduled sessions. If you are a mom-to-be and would like to register with Heartlove Photography, please contact us to set up your personal webpage to send to your family and friends.
Maryland Santa Claus Photographer | A second day with Santa Warren
By popular demand we’ve added a second day with Santa Warren!
We had so much fun last time, please join us for another day of joy and magic!
*Appointments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Upon paying this invoice, Heartlove Photography, LLC reserves the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. For that reason, all payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Location: 6 Kuethe Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060
new | a year of babies by heartlove photography
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holiday mini sessions 2013 | maryland child photographer
Baltimore Photos with Santa | Heartlove Photography
What a wonderful day with the Chesapeake Santa. I don’t think we had a single child who wasn’t a little bit hesitant (or absolutely terrified) but Santa was so patient and wonderful that we have great results for every session!
Beyond having great photos – we collected a huge toy donation for Toys for Tots. I’ll get the final numbers in about a week to report exactly how much will be donated – but the value is already over $1000!
Enjoy a summary of the day’s sweet babies, adorable toddlers and some big kids, too – all enjoying the spirit of this magical season with Santa.
It was such a success, I think we’ll make next year a 2-day event. Pin this post or share it on your Facebook page so you’ll have a reminder to book early!