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Family Heirloom

I adore family heirlooms. The history, the stories, the meaning of it all! I just can’t get enough. Today, I was going through my closet and pulled out this lil’ treasure while memories came flooding back to me. I made this christening gown for my daughter to wear when she was four months old. I spent a lot of time finding the perfect pattern, material and then sewing up the special garment for my lil’ baby girl. I added meaningful embellishments, like the heart pin that was my grandmother’s, the tiny gold buttons that I had used for my wedding and then topped it all off with a bonnet that my grandmother had made for my dad’s own christening when he was an infant. I am so glad that I took the time to make this gown for my daughter as I think it makes it that much more special and can be passed down to my daughter when she has children of her own. In the meantime, I will enjoy it every time I open my closet while envisioning how my lil’ Lily looked like a tiny porcelain doll wearing her gown, how proud Michael and I were to show her off and baptize her,and the memory of her Great Great Aunt holding her just before turning 100.

Homemade Infant Girl Christening Gown

Athens, Georgia | info@yvonneniemannphotography.com

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As a mother, some days are hard. But, moments like these are a great reminder how all the sleepless nights and struggles are all worth it. 

Love being able to capture sweet and natural images like this for my clients. Such a nice reminder of the love that surrounds you in moments when tantrums are taking place, kiddos are fighting and/or one more blow out happens just as you are heading out the door. We have all had days like this, but we also get to have the moments where everything is just pure perfection and things come with ease. Embrace it all. The years pass by in a blink!
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So grateful that our Summer has begun. More time to spend with my family and have a schedule a bit more lax. Still a lot on the to do list - especially with my daughter heading off to college in a couple of months. But, overall, things are more peaceful and easy going during this season. Plus, lots of fun to be had. 
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