This is Kate. Totally and completely beautiful Kate.

Kate is the newborn (2 days old in these photos!!!) daughter of my dearest friend, Kim. Some of you know Kim because she used to shoot weddings with me. That is, before her husband had to take a job in NJ, anyway!! But back to Kate… I recently went to NJ (Burrr…) to be with Kim during the last days of her pregnancy and it turns out that my timing was perfect! I was able to help Kim get to the hospital on time (barely…Baby Kate was born in the Triage room–it was JUST like something out of a sit com. Or more of a drama, I guess. No…looking back, it was definitely a sit com!) Either way, it was truly an HONOR to witness this little gem come into the world to join her big brother and wonderful, loving family. Kate is a lucky little girl–she has one hell of a mommy!!! It was also an honor to witness my best friend as she blissfully held her baby daughter in her arms and cried. I get goose bumps remembering…

My flight back to CA left the morning after Kate arrived home from the hospital so we had just enough time to snap a couple shots before running out the door. I’m glad we did. This is pure, squishy, adorable sweetness. I love you Kim and Josh and Jackson and Kate!!!!