Welcome Shea

I posted a little while back about my sister-in-law, Emma, who gave birth to my first nephew Henry in August. Well, her twin sister, Kate was also pregnant at the same time. They didn`t plan it, but it was an amazing surprise to have both Kate & Emma due 7 weeks apart.

Kate was due on September 28th, but in true `Dowker boy style`, Mr. Shea decided to come late. We were all waiting anxiously to hear that he had been born, and that mom and baby were healthy - and Shea didn`t disappoint. Shea Daniel Millen was born on Sunday, October 2nd just after noon. We are beyond delighted with the newest member of the family, and I became an auntie for the second time! Shea is absolutely perfect, and he is the spitting image of his daddy.

Shea is so well loved by his mom & dad, grandparents, many aunts and uncles, and his three cousins, Grant, Max, and Henry. The grandson population had doubled, and Poppa is already planning out the climber to be built in his backyard for the boys.

Shea with his cousins, Grant (5), Max (3), & Henry (8 weeks).

Shea(7 days) & Henry (8 weeks)

Henry Ryan

It's boys, boys, boys for the Dowker family. My twin sister-in-laws are both pregnant, only seven weeks apart - that's pretty cool, and they're both having boys. We`ve all been waiting anxiously for Emma and James to have their little boy Henry. After being a week overdue, and Emma having to be induced, Henry made his appearance:) He was born at 2:45am on August 9th, weighing 7lbs 15 oz.

Henry is so tiny, perfectly chubby and he has a beautiful peaches and cream skin tone. Here are some of Emma (and Kate's) maternity photos that we took a couple of weeks before Henry's birth. And of course, lots of sweet Henry. He is one very loved little baby, especially by his two cousins, Grant and Max (mine). Enjoy!

Miss Abigail

Miss Abigail is the daughter of my husband's cousin Natasha. It is always extra special when I am able to photograph family. Natasha couldn't be more in love with her daughter. Abigail is surrounded with people who love her. Words can't describe how wonderful it is to hold a newborn - their movements, their smell, their noises...

She is beautiful Natasha!