The Tosch family has a very special place in my heart. They are one of my "Bellies & Babies" Package families, so I am blessed to be able to photograph their entire journey of becoming a parent. 

From announcing their pregnancy, to their Gender Reveal, Maternity, Birth and First Year of Baby's life, I am there for it all! Taking a look back at their journey in preparation for this blog was a little emotional for me. We waited for Marly for a long time. I am so grateful to be the one to have documented all of these precious moments in time for this sweet family.

I will never forget Marly's Gender Reveal Session. I just KNEW this baby was going to be a girl! Aaron and Sara came straight from their appointment with a small white envelope that included Tosch baby's gender. They had no idea what this sweet baby was going to be!

Marly really enjoyed living in her mommy :) So much that it took her a long, long time to come out. Sara began her induction the morning of 10/21/13. She labored the entire day of the 21st, and I arrived at around 9:30pm that night. Sara was doing great and even got a full nights rest. Early the next morning she began to labor harder. I absolutely loved being able to capture her rolling around on her birthing ball, and walking the halls throughout her contractions. Sara was blessed with great support from her precious husband Aaron and her sweet cousin Brittney, who is also expecting a little one!

The time had arrived for Sara to begin pushing. Although, there was not too much pushing involved for her! Marly came super quick after this point!

The moment Marly was brought into this world, Sara was reaching for her. All of the hard work and pain, and all of the anticipation had finally came to an end. Watching her embrace her precious little girl for the first time was something I will never forget.  The look on Aaron's face was a priceless moment as well. The love he has for both of his ladies is evident. 

Marly was born at 1:50pm. She weighed 8lbs, 2 oz and was 18 inches long.

Sara & Aaron- I can not even begin to explain how thankful I am for you two. I have enjoyed this journey with you more than words can express. 

I am so glad I was blessed with the opportunity to meet up with Miss Marly again last week for her in home Newborn Session. She was HILARIOUS! It is so funny how these little ones can already have such a funny little personality. Here is a small peek at her in-home Newborn Session.