Jacqueline Horning Photography

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Irish (newborn) Eyes

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Southampton, PA

I have some sweet images of a new family of four to share, and I promise it is a complete coincidence that I'm talking about their Irish heritage on St. Patrick's Day!  (That did work out well though, didn't it?)  

I heard from this mama just after her second daughter was born.  This newborn session was extra special for me because Crystal and I met in college when we lived on the same floor (Tener Hall!) during our freshman year at Penn State.  My parens moved me in, said goodbye, and I walked out to a floor meeting and met Crystal.  The people we meet as freshmen seem to stick more than other years, don't they? 

Moving on to what I really want to say: this beautiful baby girl is here!  Crystal got in touch when they were home from the hospital and we quickly set up a time for me to come out and meet them.  I love that the Duffys used Irish spellings for both of their girls names.  Caitrin sounds lovely and original, doesn't it?  

Isn't she beautiful?  I love the personalized feel of her knit hat and blanket, too.  

Welcome to the world, little Caitrin!  xo

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Wintertime baby: Aubrey Rose

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Kate and I occasionally ran into each other because we frequently were out with our dogs, taking walks or frequenting the local dog parks.  We both waddled through the winter and (barely) zipped up baby bumps under winter coats - just one year apart.  I still see her on frigid days, now with dog and baby, at the park, seeming to go-with-the-flow and intentionally treasuring these days.  

Towards the end of the session, I looked over to see Aubrey drifting into a deep sleep as Shane rubbed her head and cuddled his little girl.  Smitten already, I love the images of he and his baby.  Take a look!  

Congrats K+S!  I can't wait for our girls to be neighborhood friends!

XO

  

What I'm Giving this Valentine's Day

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A friend was recently talking about a chapter in a book called The Meaning of Marriage that inspired my not-so-original idea for a Valentine's Day gift.  Perhaps an odd place for inspiration, but I'm hoping it will be well received.  The idea?  Words.  

The book briefly describes catching a vision of our spouse in perfected form - the fullest, truest version of themselves.  Cool concept, isn't it?  (The book's explanation is much better.)  All that to say: I've been thinking about this and wanted to encourage my man this Valentine's Day with what I see in him.  

Things like, for example, the way he strives for excellence in everything he creates.  Or the way he calmly and fearlessly solves problems.  And that I'm thankful that he is lighthearted and playful (No wonder he gets the best giggles from our little girl!).  

What better gift than to tell the one(s) we love how lovely they are to us?  Happy Valentine's Day to you and the ones you love!  Who are...

...becoming kinder and stronger as the years go on.

...amazing, even though they are only a few days old.

...determined, strong, sleep-deprived, and radiant.    

...your favorite partner in the midst of life's (awesome) craziness. 

...more beautiful now than ever. 

...incredible, just because they are here and yours.  

 

Have a wonderful weekend with the ones you love!

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XO

 

Tiny Little Twinkle Toes

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Yardley, PA

How sweet is this little peanut?  Born perfectly healthy and perfectly tiny, this little girl is swimming in her newborn sized clothes. (And diapers!  Yikes.  Never fear, her dad is an engineer.)  I have known Andrew and Melissa for a long time now and love the chance to see them as parents.  It's funny how having a baby is such a huge change, and yet they (and so many others) walk into it naturally and seem more like themselves than ever.  

Here's a few images from our morning together.  Love you already baby C!