They say little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice. Dorothy is here to confirm that it’s all true. At six months old, she is just about the sweetest little thing around.
Category: little ones
Dorothy ~ 3 Months
It’s only been three months since Dorothy made her debut, but already she’s changed so much. Her hair has gotten lighter and her cheeks have grown rounder and her blue eyes have become more beautiful. Dorothy and I are collaborating on a twelve month journey together, capturing each quarter of her first year. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with this sweet girl and these pretty tulips.
Isaac
I can’t imagine my life in Charlotte without my friend Eden. Eight years ago, we both arrived in the Queen City looking for direction, for careers, and for community. We found our way to the same church and then to the same small group. Both raised in the deep south, we discovered that our lives had taken eerily similar paths. We had the same hurts, the same fears, the same love of Colin Firth. I have had the pleasure of watching Eden fall in love and marry the yankee of her dreams. And I have had the honor of praying with her to become a mother. I’m so privileged to be a part of this little guy’s life. He’s just about as cute as it gets.
At Home With Hudson
“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
– Dr. Seuss
Dorothy
This sweet girl is one I have wanted to photograph long before she was ever here. She has been prayed for by an army of friends and family for years. And her December 16th arrival was a glorious day. I’m so excited for my friends who get to be her parents.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Miss Dorothy Rae Teppig.
There is so much joy on both of their faces in this next picture. Please get a good look at Dorothy’s little dimples. I can hardly stand it.
a day in the life
There are 1200 miles between Charlotte, NC and Austin, TX. It’s a distance that keeps me from seeing these friends as often as I would like. In the year since I last saw them, I’ve often wondered what their days look like.
Well, they look a little bit like this…
Talia’s First Birthday
One of the many blessings of my marriage is the family I married into. They love well and live life to the fullest. They show me what it means to live by faith. And I know Jesus more deeply for knowing this family.
Last weekend we gathered to celebrate Talia’s first birthday. The presents were piled high, but no amount of brightly wrapped packages could ever compare with the gift of family she has been given.
Can I just say that I have one of the cutest nieces anybody could ask for?
In just one year, she has developed an obvious love for music.
Birthdays are so much better with cake. Her momma worked into the wee hours of the night to make sure Talia had the perfect one.
Talia – may you always know the love of your family and the deep love of our heavenly Father.
The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing. ~ Zephaniah 3:17
Hudson turns 1
One year ago, he came into the world
One year ago, she became his mama
One year ago, I got to hold his tiny swaddled newborn body
I can hardly believe how fast a year has gone by!
His first two teeth have made their debut.
And pretty soon he will be walking all by himself.
I love this sweet family of three
The Barringers
Summer was coming to a close when the ‘for sale’ sign came down across the street. A moving van arrived, a young couple moved in, and suddenly we weren’t the newest kids on the block anymore. When our first introduction turned into an hour long conversation in their bare living room, I knew we had hit the neighbor jackpot.
Adlai is the newest member of this family of 3.
Katherine seems to have slipped seamlessly into her role as a mama. I love to see how much she loves her son.
These days, Adlai is awfully particular about giving out smiles. Thankfully, we were able to sneak this one out of him.
I’m so grateful to call these guys my neighbors and my friends.
Mirabel
Mirabel was made to wear the color pink.
Everything about this little miracle is dainty and girly and sweet.
rachel baughman photo 