I ended last week with a post on sweet Savannah, so it seemed fitting to begin this week with another cutie pie that has arrived to town!!!  
 
Meet Ryder Maverick. This sweet little mister made his debut to the world just a few short weeks ago, and was welcomed by his proud new parents, Stephen and Amanda. He is every ounce of cuteness…and some!!! I absolutely loved getting to document Ryder in his first few days of life in this big world, and am excited to share a few pictures of his sweetness captured here at just seven days new, weighing just a few ounces shy of nine pounds…

Those cheeks melt my heart!

Isn’t he just so squeezable?!? I just adore his chin and squishy lips…

Oh little man, you are so dearly loved by your parents. I think your dad was extra proud seeing you wear his tie : )

Sweet little guy, you are absolutely precious and such a gift from above!

My favorite from the session!

Amanda + Stephen, many many congratulations on your sweet little man! I am SO excited for you both and all the new adventures in life you get to experience with Ryder!

Let me preface this photo with a disclaimer of sorts to assure you there was proper safety precautions taken to make this possible (a.k.a. Ryder’s dad in a wet suit nearby).  
 
In saying this…..eeeeeee!!! I have never photographer a newborn on a SURFBOARD!!! SO EXCITING!!! And…since it’s officially SUMMER, what better way to kick off the season than with this sweet image of Ryder on his dad’s surfboard!!!