christian + addison | birmingham, al children’s photographer

Christian and Addison belong to my best friend, Micah.

In the spirit of full disclosure, I must tell you that I have multiple BFF’s (you’ll meet all of them eventually) and each of them play very different roles in my life. Micah’s role is that of therapist…and booty dancin’ partner. She is my rock, my sanity and she has definitely kept my head above water more times than I can count. I don’t know what I would do without her, and I don’t ever want to find out.

We met in college during sorority rush. I’m a little bit of a wallflower, and I used to be super, SUPER shy, so this whole process was agony for me, but I knew I needed to put myself out there…plus, my sister made me do it. Anyway, Micah and my sister were already in the sorority that I eventually joined, and my sister knew that Micah and I would be best friends, so she said as much to Micah and then introduced us. Now, I know what you’re thinking…from that moment on we were inseparable…joined at the hip…instant BFF’s.

Wrong.

Our first conversation went something like this:

Micah: Hey! Nice to meet you!

Me: (smile and nod)

Micah: So, are you having a good time?

Me: (half smile) Yes.

Micah: Cool. So, do you know what you’re going to major in?

Me: (smile and head shake) No.

Micah: (in her head) DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING?!!!!

There was more to it than that…at least on Micah’s part…probably less on mine…but that’s basically how it went and when later asked what she thought about me, I think her exact words were “She’s a dud.” Ouch. Thanks, boo! Luckily, I eventually warmed up, and we soon realized we were soul sistas! And from that moment on, well…there are way too many stories to tell.

Now, back to the main subject: Christian and Addison. I know that Micah feels as if she is burdening me by having me take her family portraits every few months, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love, Love, LOVE that I get to be the one to document this precious time in their lives. And let’s face it, her kids are like the BLING for my blog.

See for yourself. Aren’t they GORGEOUS?!

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Addison.  This girl is One. Tough. Cookie.  Basically, everytime I look at her she bursts into tears and puts the death grip on her mama. I mean, I don’t really know what the problem is…I’m like the funnest aunt EVER.  So, I wasn’t so sure how this was going to work, but baby knows how to work a camera. I guess as long as she knows I’m not going to kidnap her, she’s cool.vPINIMAGEV

Christian.  This angel MELTS my heart every single time.  He is the sweetest boy and let’s face it, he is going to break some serious hearts.vPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVMicah.  She is so gorgeous, inside and out.  These kids are lucky to call her mama and I’m lucky to call her friend.  Boo.  Soul sista!!vPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVThis kid…I LOVE him.  vPINIMAGEVWork it sister!vPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVBatman and a hairbrush.  I would kill for hair like that.
vPINIMAGEVvPINIMAGEVCan’t you just see the wheels turning in that pretty little head? Mischievous, this one. vPINIMAGEVWe must’ve made eye contact.  Drama. Queen.vPINIMAGEVI love these two so much! Christian is the sweetest big brother…Addison is a lucky little sister! vPINIMAGEV