You are full of smiles all day long, until mommy brings out the camera and then I think you get confused about where I go. When I put the camera in front of my face you get this worried look, but, as soon as I peek around it and you see me, you smile big and are happy again! Soon enough I’m sure you will see that the camera is harmless and mommy is right there with you! We had fun today taking some pictures! I love spending all my time with you!
I can hardly believe you turned one month this week! Life is definitely a bit busier since your arrival, and mommy has never been so sleep deprived in her life, but I adore every minute I have with you. The quiet times snuggling in the middle of the night while you are drifting off to sleep, the sweet noises you make while you are breathing, and the softness of your skin; these are all the precious things I will carry in my heart always. You are growing so quickly that mommy had to capture all your little sweetness before you become a big girl!
My sweet little baby, you are growing before our eyes, so even though mommy is still recovering from having a c-section, I am determined to photograph your newborn sweetness as much as I can! I can tell already that you are going to love being in front of the camera because I captured these two precious images of you very quickly before needing to take a rest and you didn’t cry or fuss at all. You have completely taken over our hearts!
As I sit here writing this, you are sleeping soundly next to me and I can’t believe you are ours. We waited so long for you to come and now that you are here I can’t imagine what life was like before without you. Daddy and I keep staring at you, looking at each other with tears in our eyes and whispering, “she’s perfect!” There is so much we dream for you little one.
This time of waiting is a special gift.
Each movement, each kick, each hiccup is a reminder of the blessing that you are, our sweet baby.
I have loved being pregnant with you my sweet baby, and although I can’t wait to meet you in just a few short weeks, there are times I wish I could stay pregnant with you forever……
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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