Downtown Rainbow Inspired Birthday: Alyvia Turns 2

Alyvia has been Casie and Bill's pride and joy over the last two years. She has been everything they have dreamed of, with her ever so sweet personality and adorable face. They cannot get enough of her love. She truly has brought a light into their home that they desperately needed, and they are blessed daily by her. Casie was very excited when she contacted me about doing Lyv's 2nd birthday pictures because she had found the perfect rainbow outfit for her pictures. She had a rainbow inspired session all planned out for Lyv and let me tell you Alyvia rocked it out. She is such a colorful little girl and just brought such a joy to the day.

Alyvia is Casie's Rainbow Baby and she celebrates the joy, peace and happiness that Lyv brings to her life. Casie shared with me prior to the session why she calls Alyvia her rainbow baby. "Rainbow babies are a term used referencing babies born after the loss of a child." Through the pain she has found the happiness that Alyvia is going to bring to her life and amongst her storm there will always be peace, hope, and love that she can find through her sweet Lyv.

"Rainbow Baby is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm.
When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath.
What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds.
Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope."

Happy Birthday Alyvia, I wish you many many more wonderful birthdays. Bill and Casie you are doing an amazing job with her and I feel so honored to be a part of her life by capturing these sweet moments for you.