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Our Hildi Jane, you complete us 🤍

Hildi was born on 1/13 during a snow storm just like her sister. Hearing her first cry instantly healed my heart. She's been smiling since day one and I can already tell she's going to be the funniest, sweetest little girl. She and Alice are best friends and I'm not sure what I did to be lucky enough to be their mama✨

Marina + Mark🥂

I have so much beauty to share from this wedding season, (and many before this) but this post took me two hours and I need decision making help asap. How in the hell am I supposed to sum up the magic of your day in 20 images? How? Send tips👊🏼

Gratitude

From the Latin word gratus, meaning "pleasing or thankful". Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the people in our lives. Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.

To my love, my life, my past and my future, I'd be nothing without you 🤍 We can't wait to meet you sweet girl✨🌈

Magical photos by the one and only,

Finding the strength to put my feelings into words has been difficult. I lost half of my heart when you left. My soulmate, my reason for breathing for so many years. You made me a mama and showed me the most unconditional love. From the moment I saw you I knew you fit into our lives so seamlessly. You were scared of the wind, so full of anxiety and fear from where you came from, but you soon learned that we were going to keep you safe.
You eventually became full of personality, and confidence. No one could walk by you without noticing those perfect ears and saying "she looks like a little Fox." You never missed a bedtime story, or a family walk. Alice referred to you as her best friend, and even dressed up as you for Halloween. Your bond was precious. You'd share her morning cheerios, frolic in the yard together, and wait outside her door every morning.
My Gypsi Fox, Booba, Jeeba, gypper.
You were with us through the past 10 years. Our wedding, our journey to become parents, Rio, and finally Alice. Comforting us at every turn especially last November. My saving Grace. I tried so hard to keep your body going for as long as I could. I know you're happier now rolling in the crispy grass, flying through the fields, eating all of the honeybees that fly by your nose, and digging fox holes to lay in. My heart won't be the same until I can smell your perfect face again. Give Bubba a smooch from us. We love you forever🤍

THREE. Sweet, inquisitive, independent are just some of the things that are showing up in you this year. You're the funniest person I know, with the biggest heart. I've never known a toddler to tear up during a movie, ask about other peoples happiness, or help with chores as much as you do. Your love and knowledge for animals and nature makes me so proud. You couldn't have come on a better day than Earth Day. Alice Fox, my biggest joy and accomplishment in this life.🤍

What could be better than a cozy morning in, cooking with your peeps ✨

mark + marina + mango // chestnut ridge

Five days ago a piece of my heart was taken from me. As some of you know, we were expecting our second child, another daughter. It almost felt unreal, that's how happy and excited we were, excited but terrified. Similar to my pregnancy with Alice, we went through ivf and as much as that journey is a rollercoaster from hell, it worked. The day after my Nana passed away, with heavy but hopeful hearts we transferred our perfect little embryo. I knew immediately it was going to work because I felt this sense of unconditional love and protection from my nana's spirit. After getting a positive test, and hearing her heartbeat, every week thereafter I felt more safe. I started to show, we named her, made plans for her room. I was sick, exhausted, but absolutely elated to complete our family and watch Alice become a big sister. Her due date was May 16th. At 12 weeks to the day it was all flipped. 12 weeks. I didn't think it was real, I still don't. She's gone and it's the worst pain. There's a sense of guilt, regret, and emptiness that comes with miscarriage. I know it's very common, but as often as you hear it happening there isn't a single part of you that gets it until it happens to you. And even then, your loss is unique and no one can possibly feel your exact pain. I'm writing all of this let you know that if you've been here, you're not alone. May 16 is going to be a very hard day. Every day until then will be. And after. None of these words feel like I'm doing her any justice. I believe that those who love us never really leave us, and I find comfort in that. I'm so thankful for my sweet husband, Tim, daughter, Alice, family and friends. The comfort we have felt from everyone goes beyond words ❤️

Choosing the photos to jam into this post was as painful as it was to stop taking portraits of Nicolette and Eric at the most beautiful venue ever,

Nicolette's style is unique, eclectic, and timeless... and she couldn't have picked a better venue to celebrate her marriage to Eric. I've been taking photos of these two since they were pregnant with their first daughter, Maveric and they truly feel like family. It was such an honor to travel to New Orleans and celebrate with them 🥹

I'll probably never stop sharing the magic that was this day ✨

Their first date was at a Hozier show and the rest is history⚡️

My lover's got humor
She's the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody's disapproval
I shoulda worshiped her sooner
If the heavens ever did speak
She's the last true mouthpiece

Bride // Groom

38 years, 2 kids, 3 grandkids, loads of highs and lows. My favorite people still share a love so strong that's admired by everyone they meet. Proud and thankful to be your kid, Mom and Dad ♥️♥️♥️