Join me in saying, "Welcome, Baby Jack!"

Let me introduce you to John "Jack" Stovall Alders,

Born May 30th, 2023 at 10:23am.

8lbs 6oz of pure little boy sweetness.

 

A newborn boy is wrapped in a blue, soft blanket for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

Dear Sarah and Sam,

Congratulations on the birth of your second son! Thank you for welcoming me into your lovely home for this lifestyle photoshoot. Getting yourselves and your boys and your home ready for an in-home photoshoot right after having a baby is no small ordeal, but y'all did it beautifully! I felt like a welcome guest in your home, and I got to hold sweet baby Jack earlier than most (photographer's perk!!!).


I hope these photos help you see like an outsider looking in.

I hope you see the truth, goodness, and beauty of the life you have now.

 

A newborn boy makes a family of four for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

May you bask in the little moments of life, when it feels put together and even when it feels a bit upside down.

 

Husband and wife share a kiss as they each hold one son for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.
Husband and wife each holding and admiring their two sons for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN

 

Sam,

May you always take time to have tickle fights with your sons...

 

A young father playfully interacts with his two sons for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

...may your basketball antics with James always make him smile this big...

 

A toddler boy sitting on a bed laughs and claps for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

...may you always take time to nurture your wife and make her smile...

 

A husband kisses his wife as she holds their newborn son for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a weddinggrapher Emily Joy Photography

 

...and may you do so, even when life feels a bit frantic.

 

A newborn squeals as brother and parents snuggle for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

Dear Little James,

May you step boldly into your new role as oldest brother. It is not an easy task, but you have been given this position of honor. Always remember, you are your mama's first son, and she will always cherish you.

 

A mother snuggles her toddler boy for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.
A mother tickles her toddler boy for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.
A mother kisses her toddler boy for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

Dear Sarah,

May you often rest in the midst of the busyness, taking time to smell and feel and hear and see your precious newborn...

 

A mother smells her newborn boy for a portrait by Nacogdoches photographer Emily Joy Photography
A young mother kisses her newborn boy for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.
A newborn boy sleeps on his mother's chest for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.
A newborn boy sleeps on his mother's chest for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

...may you enjoy this new stage. The love in your heart has been multiplied and both of your hands are so full...

 

A toddler welcomes his newborn brother for a portrait by Emily Joy Photography, now a wedding photographer in Memphis, TN.

 

May you all...

Grow in love for one another. May you learn to delight in the ways of the Lord as you bring His Word to mind day and night. May you all be like trees planted by streams of water, bearing good fruit, not withering. May you all prosper as you learn to live life as a family of four. May God grant you grace for each day. May He sustain you, Sarah, through the pain and healing and sleepless nights (which, incidentally, can cause more pain and less healing, I know firsthand). Y'all are off to a good start, and I'm honored to have gotten to peep in on your earliest days with your newborn, seeing you all as you smile and welcome Baby Jack.