I waited with butterflies in my stomach for my infant session to arrive Sunday afternoon. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this precious baby boy! Of course I love to shoot any infant but this wasn’t just any infant. This one is dear to my heart!
Let me rewind for a moment to explain…for those of you who don’t already know. I fell in love when I was twelve years old…yes I said twelve and yes I knew that I was in love! I spent my adolescent years side by side with my best friend who happened to be the man that I planned to marry. We were childhood and high school sweethearts. He was very protective of me…just ask any of the guys that I went to school with…many of them were scared to even speak to me because they knew I was “Mark Greene’s girl.” In 1996 I lost Mark in a tragic car accident. I was devastated! There are no adequate words for the sorrow and heartache that I suffered when he departed my life. Here we are 13 years later and I am married (9 years) with two incredibly beautiful boys yet there isn’t a day in my life that I don’t think of my “Fat Daddy.” That was my nickname for him. I was his Dawn Dawn. We were inseparable, in love and pretty darn cute if I do say so myself. ;-) Losing Mark was incredibly difficult for me and for his family. The Greene’s and I remain very close to this day! Mark’s Father (along with my Father) walked me down the aisle when I got married. And the boys…Mark’s nephews…I am still their “Aunt Dawn Dawn.”
Dustin is the oldest of the 3 boys and this new baby belongs to him and his precious wife Laura. So, now you can understand why this little guy, in particular, is so dear to my heart! Laura and Dustin were married back in May of 2008 and on June 22, 2009 they welcomed their first born into the world. I couldn’t be more ecstatic and proud for them! There is nothing quite like your first born child! And you can believe that his Uncle Mark is smiling down on him from Heaven above! Meet Dalton Allan Greene…
What a beautiful story. So sorry for your loss.
As far as the shoot, you really knocked this one out of the park. So stinkin' adorable!
What a tragic loss, I can't imagine. He's such a beautiful baby, gorgeous pictures Dawn!
Aw, that brings tears to my eyes. This is one beautiful baby. And, that is one beautiful love story. So sorry for your loss.
Oh Dawn :( What a beautiful love story and amazing shots of this gorgeous little man!
What a blessing to both you and the family that you are "still family." These shots are amazing and I have no doubt that they love them all!
Thanks for making me cry so early in the morning…The pictures are beautiful though!! You are amazing at everything you do and I know Mark is smiling down :)
I was very young back then, But I remember Dawn and Mark! He was a kind man and will forever be missed by many people. I am sorry for your loss. :( As Valerie said, I know Mark is smiling down at you, still watching out for his Dawn Dawn :)
Your story touches me every time Dawn…I can see why this little guy would melt your heart!!! Through all the tragedies you are still so blessed!!!
Gorgeous shot’s Dawn, I can feel how much love you have for this family.
Wow, what an amazing story. So very sad but how lucky for you all to stay so close after such a tragedy. And whoa, these pictures are gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.
What a beautiful baby. Just gorgeous! I will never forget your story – it still touches me.
Such a precious baby & such a wonderful gift! I’m so so sorry for your loss and I’m sure no matter how many yrs go by it never gets easier! Thinking of you today & wish I was there to give you a big hug in person but since I am not here is a ((BIG HUG))
I Should have brought a tissue to the computer before I read this! What a sweet little baby. ::hugs to Dawn::
When i was young trying to hang out with you, Val and Mark i use to laugh at what you called him and him you.. You guys were incredible together and he is missed so much by the friends and family of both of ya’lls… Your an amazing women to still share this story with people and you have an amazing husband to allow you to stay so close with the Family.. Kudos to both of you. We love you..
beautiful, sad story..but happy in some ways, too. New life always brings freshness and hope. Gorgeous images of this little one!