Meet sweet Tillman. He gave his mama a hard time coming into this world, but I’m pretty sure he was worth it!

I know Tillman’s mama like black and white, so their sneak peek is all black and white, of course!

Check out this big yawn!

And at the very end of the session, when we were running out of time and Tilley had had enough, we got this…

*Sigh* I love it!

Lovely little Alaya was just 5 days old when she made her photographic debut with me. You may remember her sweet mama, and what a tiny little belly she had!

Pretty in pink!

Be still my heart!

Thanks so much for the privilege of photographing your little girl!

My family and I went to beautiful Edenton, NC this weekend for an annual family get-together. My little cousin Johnny (I have to stop calling him my little cousin - he’s not so little anymore!) and I slipped away to take some quick snaps for his mom. Karen, I hope you like these! I’m excited to show you the rest!

Back off, ladies. He’s under-age!

To all my hometown peeps: I will be in the Richmond area July 18-19 and have space for 2 additional sessions while I’m there! If you are interested in booking, let me know!

When you purchase digital files from your session, I also include low-resolution, watermarked versions for uploading to your own blogs, websites, Facebook, mySpace, etc. I do this in an effort to protect not only my copyright, but also your photograph. Because you never know when your Christmas card photo will turn up in a Czech grocery store ad! Check out this newstory!

Hey moms and dads! I just wanted to make sure you are all aware of TWO new crib recalls by the Consumer Products Safety Commission! If you think you have one of these cribs, stop using it immediately and call the toll-free numbers listed for more information!

Here they are:

1. LaJobi Recalls Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs Due To Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 688-9009CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638–2772

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Bonavita “Cabana” Drop Side Cribs Units: About 2,000 Importer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. Hazard: The wooden crib slats can detach or break creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers. Incidents/Injuries: LaJobi has received 16 incident reports of crib slat failures, including 10 reports of slats falling out of rails and 6 reports of slats breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Bonavita “Cabana” wooden drop side cribs with metal mattress supports. The cribs were manufactured from January 2006 through October 2008 and have production dates between 01 JAN 2006 and 31 OCT 2008. The model name, color, product order (PO) number, production date and other crib identifiers are printed on a label located on the inside bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. The cribs were sold in three finishes, antique white, classic cherry and montego brown. Cribs with other production dates are not affected by this recall. Sold at: USA Baby, Beautiful Beginnings, Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through May 2009 for about $450. Manufactured in: Vietnam Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact LaJobi to receive replacement crib side rails. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LaJobi toll-free at (866) 688-9009 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.LaJobi.com Media Contact: Ilya Welfeld at (201) 439-1010 To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09238.html ********************************************************

2. LaJobi Recalls Babi Italia Pinehurst and Bonavita Hudson Drop Side Cribs; Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 688-9009CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Bonavita “Hudson” and Babi Italia “Pinehurst” Drop Side Cribs Units: About 2,900 Importer: LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. Hazard: The lower spring pins on the footboard and headboard can pop out of the tracks located on the drop side causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a hazardous gap between the drop side and the crib mattress in which infants and toddlers can become entrapped and suffocate or fall from cribs. Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and LaJobi have received a total of 33 reports of drop side detachment due to spring pin failure. In these reports, two children became entrapped and one child fell from cribs. Both entrapped children were freed by caregivers, one child was bruised. Description: The recalled cribs are wood with a metal mattress support and have drop sides and were sold in a variety of finishes including cherry, espresso, natural, and white. Hudson and Pinehurst drop side cribs with production dates from December 2006 through August 2007 are included in the recall. The recalled cribs have the production date, product order (PO) number, item number, and color printed on a label attached to the footboard or headboard. Sold at: Babi Italia Pinehurst drop side cribs were sold exclusively by Babies “R” Us. Bonavita Hudson drop side cribs were sold at Baby Basics, Beautiful Beginnings, and Buy Buy Baby stores and children’s product stores nationwide for about $300. Cribs were sold from December 2006 through December 2007. Manufactured in: China Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. LaJobi will provide professional technicians to perform in-home installations of a free retrofit hardware kit. Consumers should contact LaJobi to register for the free retrofit kit service. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lajobi toll-free at (866) 688-9009 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Lajobi.com Media Contact: Ilya Welfeld at (201) 439-1010 Note: This recall does not apply to the LaJobi crib models with straight pins on the headboard and footboard or non drop side cribs. To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09239.html

Yes, another newborn! I had a super busy weekend…I was lucky enough to photograph TWO newborns. This is little Adelaide, all of 10 days old!

She was wide awake and so alert!

But she soon surrendered to my charms and fell fast asleep.

Sweet little toes!

And big brother! Take care of that little girl, Blue.

Remember, 25 or more comments will earn this young family a free 8×10 from this session!

Hey Jude.

Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude…

Six days old. Sweet, squishy newborn.

Perfect.

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This is Davis. He’s two.

Davis is about to be a big brother…in about 3 weeks or so!

Davis and his mom met me for a session together before baby brother arrives at the end of the month.

Thanks Ellen and Davis! I can’t wait to meet the new baby!

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I know I haven’t been keeping up with sharing my own little bits lately. I went back to work about 3 weeks ago, and we’re still trying to find our new groove. Even though Claire really is an easy baby, it’s just harder logistically to get everything done!

So, Claire is smiling and laughing all the time now, and is just a delight. And Macy’s imagination grows more and more every day - she is now making up her own songs and singing them to us. So adorable! I really need to video her more often than I do. I just never want to forget her at this age…even with the drama of being two, it’s so much fun!

Happy baby!

Okay, I know I just said she smiles and laughs all the time…but two of my favorites from May are her more serious look.

Texans may have bluebonnets, but here in Carolina, we’ve got…umm…dandelions?

We went to VA to celebrate PopPop’s birthday, and Macy got to play with her cousin. I just love her expressions in this little series!

I can’t believe it’s the first of June already! I’ve got 4 newborns to photograph this month, as well as a few other client sessions that I’m looking forward to; a family reunion; my 35th birthday (what?!?); and many fun summer days in our backyard on the brand new swingset!

On a client note: June is totally booked, but I’ve got some open spots in July and August. Email me: christy@christyjohnson.com!