the johnston family | arizona maternity photographer

time freezes every now and again in my mind.I was reminded today of july 10th at 5:58pm, 2001.time froze forever for me at that time.I remember his cry.I remember feeling like the room was spinning until I centered on that one cry.I remember them showing me his purple (yes, purple! another day, another story...) face with his chin quivering.I remember feeling a rush of overwhelming emotion in that one moment seeinghis precious little face for the very first time.he became and forever would remain the boy who brings me joy that day long ago at 5:58pm.and today?today I witnessed the first precious few moments of this sweet family becoming a family of four...and I was overwhelmed not just with my own memories,but in getting to witness this mommy freezing time in her own mind's eye.her little boys cleft in his chin that matched his daddy's oh, so perfectly,her little boys quivering cry for her...her little boys soft, soft skin as she held him in her arms.her little boy that I knew was going to bring her a lifetime of joy.moments like these make me oh, so happy to just be in the room to get to witness...ashley, you were simply beautiful...and your boy?he was an absolute joy to get to hold for a moment.congratulations, willy + ashley!!! :)