Congratulations Bridges Family!

It's official... all of my close photo friends now have two kids. The race is on to see which one of while get to number three first. (Danielle will smack me when she reads that).

Our good friends, the Bridges, welcomed their second son into the world on July 5th. It took them a little while to come up with a name for the little guy, but they finally chose Ty. Short and sweet. Back when Amelia was born last year (*gulp!*) Steven did us a favor by photographing Maddie waiting on her big sister (see the link here). So it was my turn to do the same. Mostly. Steven's wife Erika delivered via c-section, so I couldn't photograph big brother Silas waiting, but I was there when Silas got to see little Ty for the first time. It was an honor to hang out with this new family of four.

And here are a few of my favorites from Ty's first day.


Mommy and daddy with their new baby boy.


I wonder if that's like the little dye-packs at fancy department stores. If someone tries to leave with the baby will they be showered with blue ink?


The modern mom texting family and friends from the hospital.


And Steven couldn't help but shoot a few too.


Tiny fingers.


And a big yawn.


Mommy's kiss.


Silas was a little trepidatious about meeting his little brother. They think seeing Erika in the hospital surrounded by all the equipment was a little too much for him. But he did give mommy a kiss when he got to the hospital.


Steven got him warmed up by letting him play photographer.


And take photos of his new brother.


And of daddy.


And me!


Father and son, part one.


A few minutes later, it was an all out shoot-fest. Silas photographing Erika, Erika photographing Silas, Steven photographing friend Jess holding Ty, while Silas shoots Erika and vice versa. And me photographing the whole scene. :)


Awwww, how sweet.


Erika kept playing with Ty's little hair.


Chicken balloons!


Steven on the phone again.


Sleepy little dude.


I just love the feel and flow of these next two...





A nurse came in to do a check-up and Ty was none too happy.


The Bridges' good friend Joe Howell (Joe's a former News-Sentinel staffer, hence the camera) stopped by in time for the check-up.


Ladies and gentleman, Ty Owen Bridges.


Father and son, part two.


Little Ty started sucking his thumb in his sleep while Joe held him.

Congratulations to Steven, Erika, and Silas! And congrats to baby Ty... he was born into one great family. :)

-Wes



Coming soon: A sneak peak from Raven and Jeff's wedding.