You may remember The Alley’s from this post, which actually wasn’t posted all that long ago. That’s because their little baby girl decided to grace us with her presence 3 weeks early! And not only that, but she was born on her new daddy’s birthday! Cody turned 30 years old on the same early morning that his precious baby girl arrived. What an amazing birthday gift!

Beautiful Linnea Joelle Alley was born on December 23, 2009 at 3:50 am weighing 6 pounds even and 19 inches long. And she is such a gorgeous girl! Andrea was such a trooper through her entire labor- Linnea had made up her mind about arriving early and she came very, very quickly. It made the labor process very intense and painful for Andrea, but she definitely did an amazing job through the entire process- even when no one would believe her that she was actually in fact, in labor! You can read Andrea’s entire labor story here, and let me tell you, it’s a great read! She’s hilarious and leaves no detail out!

Andrea and Cody have been dear friends of ours for a very long time now. We love them to no end and are so excited for this new journey ahead of them. A couple days after they returned home from the hospital, they invited us over so Jason and Cruz could meet the newest member of The Alley home, and both Andrea and Cody agree that Linnea had already changed their lives completely- in every single amazing way. It has been so inspiring to see the transformation in their lives, and we are truly blessed to have their family in our lives.

I think I will forever be in awe and wonder that these couples allow me to be apart of something that is so important, so personal, and so incredible in their lives. It’s something I cherish each and every time I am asked to photograph a delivery. Wow. Andrea and Cody were so gracious to allow me in and to take the first pictures ever taken of their little girl. Of her first breath, her first cry, her first moments. It moves me to tears each and every time and I feel so blessed to have been a part of this huge day for them. But mostly, I am so fortunate to have them as our dearest friends.

And now, introducing their gorgeous little girl…. Linnea Joelle Alley!…

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