The Robin Count | Downers Grove Newborn Photographer

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Those of you who’ve read this blog for awhile know that every spring I have a fun little tradition… I count robins! Since I was a little girl, probably about as old as my oldest is now, I committed to counting the first 100 robins every spring, and I’ve been doing it every year since! It’s the happiest little spring tradition. You’ll be noticing a little “Robin Count” sign at the top of each entry until I reach 100 this year, at which point I’ll be doing a little giveaway to one of my sweet blog subscribers…

Yes… it’s the “Amy Butler’s Sew-It Kit”! You all probably think I’m crazy, but I’ve been trying my hand at a few sewing projects lately and it’s 100% addicting! So I’ve got an extra copy of this little sewing kit to give away. YAY!

Speaking of little birds : ), I can’t help but transition into this next shot:

*sweet sigh*

I’ve had such a fantastic load of newborns within the past few weeks, and I thought it might be fun to do a post dedicated only to them. After all, spring is well on its way, and what does that make us think of? BABIES!!!!! Without further adeu, allow me to show you some of the sweetest, most beautiful, most amazing, and softer-than-anything babies to come into our world lately…

And if those didn’t get you smiling, well…

Amazingly sweet, these babies! True gifts from above. : )

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by Amy

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Melissa S. - LOVE LOVE LOVE you’re newborn pictures!!!! I could just kick myself for not getting newborn pictures of my boys. Almost makes me want to have another just to be photographed. LOL!

heidi - AMAZING newborn work, Amy. I think you have really excelled yourself with these little babies! So good!

Christy Brniak - These are the sweetest babies <3 <3 you did a FANTASTIC job!!

Janet Sima - Makes me want another for sure! Oh so sweet babies!! This brightened my day, thanks Amy! The other day I found out they might be cutting teachers at my school..not fun. I think I will save this blog link so I can look at it every time I feel down. Happy (almost) Spring!

Melody - Oh, it is impossible to choose a favorite! Your creative ideas are so inspiring! Now, about this robin count – is it simply sightings? Doesn’t matter if it’s the same bird on the same branch morning after morning? I think I’ll have to take this tradition on myself. Anything thoughts to help pull me out of winter are gladly welcomed!

Lynn Lindsey - OK…I think it was just yeaterday that I had Jack and Olivia…today I registered them for Kindergarten…these masterpieces you took remind me of how sweet is it, but where in the world has time gone??? And yes, those of you who know me know that I was in tears as I filled out the paperwork…:(

Alyssa - Stunning!!

Rachel Wassink - I’m so glad you decided to do the robin count after all
And those babies are stunning, so incredibly stunning.

Lisa - Love them! Amazing work Amy. I am so glad that I was able to be a part of my sister’s session with her babies. What a wonderful, peaceful positive experience. You are truly gifted!

joy witt - Amazing photos Amy – I don’t know how you do it!
I have a crazy robin at my house that spends all day running into my window- must have a sore beak…the magoo of birds.

Kathy S - Absolutely stunning!

Sarah Richardson - I always tear up when I look at Vivian’s newborn
photos…we’re so glad we have those moments
captured for us to always cherish. There isn’t anything
sweeter than a newborn. Thanks, Amy! I love the pics
of the twins – how precious!!!!!