- Inhaling Eternity
Canon 5D Mark ll, 24-70 2.8L, 3.2 aperture, 1/60 shutter, 160 ISO
She is fresh from Heaven. If you lean in close enough you can smell eternity lingering on her skin. She is perfect, her little head covered in deep black hair. Her name is Catherine Raine Stahl, the third treasure bestowed on the blessed Stahl family. They huddle around her, touching, kissing, inhaling her sweetness. Everyone is captivated by her sounds, her toes, her pinkness. Sigh.
Her older brother Christian, who is three, storms in the room every now and again to make sure she is still there. He already feels very protective over her, but doesn’t want to show it. He eyes me suspiciously, perhaps wondering if I might put her in my camera bag when I leave. I don’t think I could get away with that one. Her older sister, Callie, is torn between snuggling with her new sister and putting on her sparkly shoes. We girls understand that dilemma. Fortunately, she chose Catherine, or baby Cate as they call her, long enough for me to get some pictures of them together.
Here are a few photos, (okay several) of my time with this amazing family. They are near and dear to my heart.
Psalm 126: 1-3 ~ “When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.”
Oh my… that is precious. Congrats to Jen.
I love that first pic MaryMo…. they are all so amazing. I want to fly you here for every big moment of our lives. (We have some approaching:)
Daniel Self, you had better spill that news asap. I want to be there for everything I can! Love you guys!!!
Is it ok if I post something every day? These are so sweet…Last one is my favorite.
So Precious! Congratulations to the parents! Beautiful children!
I love this blog.
That first image is the jam. You captured something special there.
OMG !!!!!!! what a wonderful look, you are having such a great time with your family, now you will have to share Cate with Callie and Christian……See you all soon, Love you all Grandma Sandy
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