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Welcoming Ruben
For us to have each other, is like a dream come true!
No, I didn’t give you the gift of life, life gave me the gift of you.
-Unknown
I’ve been delaying writing this post for quite some time, and it’s not because I didn’t want to. However, I’m pretty sure that whatever I write will not do this story justice. All I can say is that God always has the better plan. We may think we know what we want, or even, what we need. Yet, when his plan is being revealed we realize that God is far greater than we can comprehend on this earth. I’m not writing this to say that we don’t experience grieving, frustration, or other emotions when our plans fall through. Yet, God can work through those emotions to give us the greatest joy in the end.
I sit here with tears of joy for Nate and Amanda. We have been blessed by their friendship and have gone through the ups and downs of this journey with them. Seeing God work in and through their lives over the past number of years (especially the last few months 🙂 has been incredible. I’m honored to not only have their friendship, but to have been able to walk alongside them. We love you guys so very much.
I realize there is a difference between having your own biological child versus adopting a child. And, it’s not that one is greater over another…they are both sweet and perfect in their own way. The love for both, biological and adopted, is deep and real. Regardless of the kind of gift, the same is still true, being a parent and raising a child is God’s greatest gift. To read more about their story and how sweet Ruben became a part of their lives, within a few days, be sure to click HERE.
The focus of their session was Amanda and Ruben and the 3 of them together. They had some quality time in Utah and were able to capture loads of sweet photos of those first few weeks. These moments were captured to remember their time at home…
If you know Nate & Amanda and their furry children, then you know how accurate the shot is below…couldn’t resist. 😉
Amazing photos, Melody! We’re so happy for Nate & Amanda and we can’t wait to watch little Ruben grow up into a little man. Every photo is perfect.
Oh I am SOOOO over the moon in love with these!!!! Melody, you captured this family so perfectly!!!! Nate and Amanda, we love you guys SOO much and are SO excited at all that’s to come with little Rubes in your life (future camping trips for sure!!!) These photos make me blessed to call you friends, so I can only IMAGINE how they are making you feel blessed to be a family. MUCH LOVE!!
Oh Mel…..I don’t even have the words to thank you adequately for these!! Your friendship means the world to me, and our family!! You guys are truly like family and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. The images, and your sweet words, are all just perfect!!! God is good indeed, and His plan far exceeded anything i could’ve dreamed up! It still feels surreal even looking at these, and thinking “this is my family!” It’s the most amazing thing that has ever happened! Thank you for capturing one of the most incredible seasons of life we’ve known yet! We are overjoyed!!! Love you!!
These are gorgeous for so many reasons! I love how you can feel the completeness of their sweet family just by looking at these pics. Congratulations to the happy family! 🙂
These absolutely melt my heart! I am beyond words happy for all of you! What a wonderfully sweet session of this growing family. LOVE the ones with the furry kids especially. Ruben is so very lucky as are Nate and Amanda. Congrats to all!!! 🙂
So breathtakingly beautiful! Love little Rubes so much. Nate and Amanda are wonderful parents and are truly blessed with such a sweet little man. Mel you did a fabulous job!!
Oh my! Melody these are just beautiful. Nate and Amanda, your family is beyond beautiful. So happy for you guys!
These are so gorgeous that they brought tears to my eyes. No words to describe how happy I am for the 3 of you (AND your furry children)! Love you!
Simply Divine! I LOVE these, Mel, you did a fantastic job! Nate and Amanda, I am so happy for you two! What an incredible journey and that little Rubes is sooo soooo precious! I hope to meet him someday soon 😉 With love & light….shawna
What wonderful pictures! Ruben is adorable! Love his hair! He is truly a blessing but he is very blessed to have Nate and Amanda as parents.
These are wonderful Melody. Great work. Nate = dad swag. I see you turtlenate!
so meant to be. the images are so beautiful Melody, I love the soft light and joyful tones quietly revealing the abundance of love between Ruben and his new mommy and daddy. Congratulations Amanda and Nate. Blessings!!
perfection:) Love all of these and am so excited for Nate & Amanda!!
could not be any sweeter…..love conquers all….and god provides. love.love.love
I realized I never commented on these precious photos 🙁 They are perfect in every way and you did an amazing job capturing their love and excitiment as a new family!