Claire

Do you know we offer gift certificates?  Most of the ones we sell are for The Baby Steps program, and are usually given at a baby shower. One of my wonderful clients called me and ordered a Baby Steps gift certificate for her nephew (Jarod) and his wife (Sarah) - but I didn't recognize the last name.
To my wonderful surprise, I have known Sarah for many years. For a while when I was volunteering at Needy Paws Animal Shelter, we had a youth program where I taught young people to train dogs. Sarah, her sister, and cousin came every Monday with their precious Grandma, who I knew from my dog grooming business. Sarah was always very intuitive with working with the dogs.  So it did not surprise me, that she is such a good mommy. I loved watching her with Claire. But I think I loved seeing Jarod with Claire even more - there is just something so special and unique about Daddies that are totally in love with their babies. I think we expect it from Mommies, but it still gets me all emotional to see it with good men.
I love that Sarah brought the quilt her Grandma had made for photos. I was sad to find out that she had passed away last year. I am sure she would have loved playing with Claire.
So I am so exited to see this little family grow over the next year!  I can't wait till the later sessions when we can incorporate their sweet Airdale Terrier into the photos.