It’s already hard to imagine our family before her. I can’t even remember my sister as not being a mom, it’s that natural. She was born to be a mother, there is no doubt about it. Everything is the way it’s suppose to be, it feels right. Our family feels full, there’s more love, and we are closer now that she is here.
December 20th, 2012 a perfect little baby made her way into this world.
Marlow Jae.
The sweetest little thing I ever did see. No words can explain the emotions I experienced being in the delivery room with my sister and her husband. The day before she was born, my sister told me the worst news…that I wouldn’t be allowed to photograph the birth anymore because it was now a c-section birth. I was completely crushed. I said my prayers, asking God to make it happen…get me in that room! As they were prepping my sister, she nicely asked the doctors if they would allow me in to photograph…it was a miracle they said YES (as we later found out that NEVER happens). Yay God.
Entering the surgery room was such a crazy rush. My first birth story was going to be my very own nieces’…how special is that. I was an emotional wreck…like I don’t even know how I was able to still take photos! The nurses teased later about how much I was crying haha. I couldn’t help it. Before we knew it, this little baby was out and into my sister’s arms. Taking photos through teary eyes, I saw my sister and her husband exchange a few words, tears, and a big smile before my sister finally annouced, “Her name is Marlow.”
“It’s peeeeerfect. She’s perfect.“…were the only words I could get out.
And it’s true. She is perfect. And here is her story. (if you want to hear the story through my sister’s beautiful words, grab a tissue and click here.)
The longest wait of his life.
Love this moment.
First family photo.
Hello Gamma JuJu.
Holding on tight to Papa Jim’s finger.
My sister and Donald finally got to bring her home a few days later. Having her here for Christmas was the best!
C’mon now. Holy cuteness.
I could not be happier and more proud of my sister and her husband.
Marlow is the luckiest girl in the world.
xoxo.
Incredible. I bet this was a life changing experience for all of you. Beautifully captured, Miss Tonhya. I love the name Marlow- I’ve never heard it out of the 1000+ babies I’ve photographed so high fives to Jonna and Donald on their name choice. She’s a beauty.
this is so so so perfect. love love love <3
Such a beautiful baby! Amazing photos
WOW…these are incredible photos. Really beautiful moments captured. Congrats Jonna and Donald! 🙂
Stunning and so, so precious. What an experience you all had! Can’t wait to pinch those cheeks.
The best day of our lives! You did it perfectly. I cry and I get to re-live each precious part of it thanks to you. Beautifully told in your words and your images, sister. Humbly, thank you!
Oh my goodness, what an adorable and emotional set of pictures, such incredible eyes she has! So beautiful Tonhya!
These are amazing! Made me tear up! Marlow is one lucky girl!
Beautiful Tonhya, just beautiful!!
Oh my god Tonhya this is beautiful.
She is beautiful!!! Oh my!!!
Your work inspires me. Thank you for sharing these! And please tell me she peed on Donald in those last shots! Ha!
Love! Just absolutely love!! Beautiful baby, beautiful family, beautiful story! Thanks, as always, sharing your story of pictures! <3
Wow! How amazing is that to have such a beautiful experience captured in such a way that one can feel the love that was shared in that moment with ur lovely family! Awesome! Great job yet again miss lady!
So glad you got to be in there with her!!! It’s amazing, right?! Job well done, my friend… xo.
I am shivering and get tears in my eyes. This is truly beautiful!
Love your work!
Just stunning. My eyes welled up. I especially love the ones towards the end with your sister and baby on the bed.
Beautiful Tonhya!!
lovely, lovely photographs! I can feel the love emanating from the black and white photos! And that baby is just adorable!