On a quiet December night…
…surrounded by a room full of supportive women, Tova labored to bring her second baby into the world.
Her mom and doula used the rebozo until it was time to get into the tub.
It’s a girl!

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. 
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…
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
Price: $15 with free shipping!
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:
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.
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
Introducing New.
A year of babies by Heartlove Photography.
This limited edition calendars will only be offered once, never to be printed again.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. A volunteer organization providing the gift of remembrance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby.
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Maryland Santa Claus Photographer | A second day with Santa Warren
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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!