May 25
My newborn niece Sloan
My Memorial weekend was spent in Asheville at the Biltmore Estate photographing Judd and Kristy's wedding. After finally making it to bed at 2am, my cellphone rang at 4am and it was my brother-in-law to tell us that my sister-in-law, Jenn, was in labor and heading for the hospital. I could only laugh as little Sloan didn't get the memo about waiting for aunty Mika to get back home so I could be there when she was born! Nevertheless, we headed straight back to Charlotte after my daughter and I finished our horseback ride behind the Biltmore house (something I recommend doing). Little Sloan Marie Cooney was born at 10am exactly on Sunday May 25th and the whole Cooney clan are delighted to welcome her into the family.