Monroe - Memory Grove Park, Salt Lake City, Utah

Having a baby is, in my opinion, probably one of the most equally exciting and terrifying moments of your life - probably until your child starts dating, I would imagine.... It's just amazing that you find yourself with this precious little blob of fragility that is part of you...and also terrifying that you have to try and keep it alive!

I remember thinking, after we brought our first daughter home from the hospital, that this was the first thing in my life that I couldn't "wing". I feel like I can pretty much "wing" anything, but not that. I had no clue what I was doing (I still don't really know) and it took weeks before I realized that I probably would never really know how to raise a child.

So I pray. A lot.

I tell them that I love them. A lot.

And I apologize. A lot.

And now, I can fondly look at these friends of mine, who just welcomed their first daughter into their lives, and I can say with complete confidence, "You will probably never know what you're doing, but you will enjoy every confused moment of the journey!" ;)

Thank you guys so much, for not only bringing me into your engagement and your beautiful wedding day, but now into this precious gift you have been given. I hope these photos will always remind you of how blessed you are!