Our third child to have their 18-month heirloom photos done with Courtney. This tradition is so precious to us — such a treasured way to freeze time and remember their little faces at this age! Looking at these photos of Teddy feels extra surreal because when he was born, we had no clue he’d be a part of our family forever. So grateful to be his parents!
Read MoreWhen we adopted Teddy, we were gifted a photo session to use for documenting our new family member! We were so excited to schedule this session in the fall for Christmas card photos. We ended up taking foster placement of two sisters, and were able to snap a few photos including them. So grateful for the timing to be able to document our family in this season!
Read MoreEveryone, meet our son — Jackson Theodore Hooker. You can call him Teddy. ❤️ His name means “God has been gracious” and “gift from God.” And what a gracious gift from God he is! Welcome to forever, bud. We couldn’t love you more if we tried!
Read MoreOur littlest girl arrived earlier today, sharing a birthday with her daddy. 🎉 Eleanor Katheryn Hooker. You can call her Nora. Measuring in at 8lbs. 1oz. and 20.5 inches. Her labor got off to a slow start, but it ended up being the smoothest, most joyful delivery yet!
Read MoreWe’ve had these photos on the calendar for months and months. We had heirloom photos done for Addie when she was 18 months old, so we knew we wanted to have them done for Rhett! He is our rainbow baby boy, long-awaited and prayed for. He is so precious to us and I’m so thankful to have these images to remember this season of his life!
Read MoreIt’s been a year of challenges and change and growth. Finding rhythms as a mother of two. Then of three. Entering a new world with caseworkers and documentation and WIC and Medicaid and early intervention and physical therapy and feeding therapy. Navigating loss and grief. Learning how to carry both sorrow and joy together.
Read MoreIn these photos, I was about 14 weeks pregnant with our Nora! We had an infant, a one-year-old, and a 3 year old. What a wild season of our life. Kelsey captured our family so beautifully!
Read MoreAt the time we took these photos, we had no idea how long Teddy would be a part of our family. He came to us as a tiny, 5-pound baby straight from the hospital. We knew we wanted to document the start of his life and the time he spent with our family. Little did we know he would be staying forever! These photos are such a gift to us looking back on his story.
Read MoreA 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. Navigating life with two under two and these photos perfectly capture it! It’s a little wild and crazy, but filled with so much love.
Read MoreThis year we did a mini session with our family photographer, Courtney, for our Christmas card photos! The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and the cards are definitely my favorite ones we’ve ever done. Merry Christmas, from the Hooker family!
Read MoreSometimes I have to pinch myself… we are the lucky parents of TWO sweet babies. These photos of our new family of four are a treasure to us! Looking back on Rhett’s tiny features, and the start of Addie + Rhett’s relationship, will always be a gift.
Read MoreEach Spring our dear family photographer (and sweet friend), Courtney Malone, hosts Mommy + Me Mini Sessions. This year was such a special season to have photos taken — being pregnant with Everett while soaking in the last days as a momma to just Addie Grace. These photos are such a special gift to me as I remember this season!
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