I have always loved strawberries, but since getting pregnant, I am OBSESSED with them! They are my one pregnancy craving that is so intense I can’t stand to be without them! On many occasions Stef has had to run out and get some for me, so now I make sure to keep our fridge fully stocked! I think this baby is going to come out a big strawberry! I know she will be just as sweet as one!
This weekend was one of the most special, fun, and exhausting weekends ever! My mom and sisters flew in from New York for my baby shower. We had such a wonderful time getting ready for the shower, staying up late at night chatting, and painting the nursery. It was also the first time I had ever met my little nephew Evan, and boy, am I in love! He is so adorable and was such a trooper keeping up with four women.
The baby shower was amazing! My mom and sisters put so much love and attention into all the little details. My mom made the pink table runners for all the tables, my sister Nikki made the adorable banners, and my sister Allison made the delicious red velvet cupcakes! It meant so much to me to have all my close friends and family there and to celebrate this much loved baby! Here are some pictures of my beautiful sister Nikki and 6 month old Evan, the four girls together and the beautiful details from the shower!
My Mom, Nikki and Evan, Me and Allison
You always hear the inspirational sayings, “good things come to those who wait”, “dreams do come true”, and that “miracles can happen” during a time when a loved one is trying to comfort you. Whenever I heard those sayings, deep down I wanted to believe them, but a small part of me doubted; especially when it came to starting a family. Things were not going according to plan and after years of trying to have a baby, I was still not pregnant. We struggled for 5 years with infertility, and let me tell you, those were the longest 5 years of my life. Even now when I look back, I really don’t know how I kept it together! God, my family, friends and photography were the bright spots that kept me focused and positive, as well as, the little voice deep down urging me to believe, “good things come to those who wait”, “dreams do come true”, and that “miracles can happen”.
Well, our dream finally has come true, and I am so happy to announce that we are going to have a baby! So, that little voice that kept whispering to my heart, telling me to not give up hope and to believe, was right! Stef and I feel extremely blessed and are so joyful about welcoming this long awaited miracle into our lives soon! We are documenting every part of this pregnancy and cherishing every kick, every ultrasound, and every sleepless night, because it truly is a miracle that we thought we would never get to experience! Here are a few of our favorite images so far. I will share more as we take them!
We are also very excited to have so many wonderful weddings booked this fall, and will be very ready to get back to photography once I return from maternity leave in July!
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My mom, who has been such a support and inspiration!
Stef and I before finding out the gender of the baby-we will share soon!
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A fabulous family, an adorable one year old and a beautiful setting made for a great session! Stef and I love this family not only because they are super sweet, but also because we had the privilege of photographing their little one when he was a newborn, and now as a one year old! Isn’t he just too cute! I love seeing families year after year and watching their kiddos grow! Enjoy your sneak peek!
I just can not say enough good things about this family! They were sweet, friendly, gorgeous, and so much fun to photograph! The session went by in the blink of an eye, and at the end I was wishing the sun wasn’t setting so we could keep on shooting. Stef and I really enjoyed meeting them and spending time with their little ones. The kiddos did fabulous during the session, and I love all the candid and sweet images we were able to capture of them! Enjoy your sneak peek!
“Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility”.
– Kate Douglas Wiggin
One of the best parts about my job as a photographer is all the wonderful and truly kind people I get to meet…..and photograph. This couple is beautiful inside and out, and I am so happy I was able to capture their anticipation and love for their new little one that will be arriving in just a couple weeks! They are so excited to meet Baby Emerson, and I am very excited to meet him as well and photograph his adorable newborn face!
