Jackie and her family were one of the first BEAUTIFUL winners! I’ve loved photographing them through the years!

And a new little guy to add to the mix! He is SO cute and chubby!

OH MY WORD!

Jackie – thank you SO much for asking me to photograph your sweet family again! See you in September!

I love photographing families again and again! I met with Sabrina and her family RIGHT as a thunderstorm was rolling in – but we beat it!

SO CUTE!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!

It was so great to see you guys! Thanks again!

I can’t believe I’ve been photographing this family for almost 3 years! AH! Time flies!

Seriously – SO CUTE!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

Julie – it was SO great to see you again!

As I sit here and type this blog – a can feel the tiny little movements of a baby inside. Just the little flutters that make you realize there is indeed something in there.

We find out whether this addition is a boy or a girl on July 10th. Either way – this will most likely be our last addition. I love being pregnant and would be thrilled to have at least 4 children. But I have to remember that we have 5 – and for all eternity – we will celebrate with them! I love being a momma – more than anything I’ve ever done. Jared keeps reminding me that kids are WAY out of his comfort zone – although – he is a FANTASTIC daddy to Fitzy. While our hearts are so happy with this little miracle and Fitzgerald – we still hurt from time to time. I don’t have a great history of staying pregnant. And while I don’t want to live my life in fear – I DO want to enjoy what I have been given. It’s a hard decision to make – thankfully – we have time.

But especially with the 99% chance that this will be our last baby – I want to enjoy every precious minute I can.

I took a maternity leave with Fitzy . Kinda. Sorta. Not really.

And while I loved taking your pictures – I did miss that little baby.

So this time – I will be taking 6 months off. Seriously. From November to April – I will not be scheduling any sessions or weddings. When I do return – it will be on a 1 wedding a month limit – with a handful of sessions (most likely current clients) each month. I am still trying to decide what to do about new referrals outside of seniors – since they are mostly always new clients. And this might be the norm from here on out – until my kiddos are all in school.

I’ve known one thing my whole life – I want to be a momma. And God knew. And He heard. And He gave. And He gives. Again.

SO – if you know that you want a session next year once May rolls around – it’s not too early to let me know. I already have one wedding in September and an inquiry for May. And if I’ve taken pictures for you before and you need some done while I am off – email me – and I will recommend some great photographers to you!

Thank you all for your love – your support – your prayers. It means so much.

*B* has been in front of my camera since she was in her momma’s belly!

I can’t believe it’s been a year already!

Those tulips were BEGGING to be in the picture! *B* still stole the show!

OH MY HEART!

Jessica – thank you SO much for asking me to capture this year in your family’s life! It’s been so much fun!

We were with my parents for Fitzy’s birthday. He requested eggs for breakfast.

So he got eggs. Of course. I say that jokingly – he really isn’t a spoiled child. Except with love. Just a good one. He is helpful and excited and appreciative.

He loves to help feed the baby cows – so we fed the baby cows.

And sat on Pa’s shoulders.

Oh that face – that chubby little face – it’s changing. Too quickly. I could have edited out the spots on his face. The red and the dirt. But I wanted to remember that moment just as it was. Perfect.

He was NOT in a picture mood that day – but I took some anyway.

Truly my FAVORITE pictures EVER. Oh – that smile and that laugh. And he just adores his Gramma. Both of them!

This was his – I’m serious momma – NO MORE PICTURES – face.

We went to the airport to pick up Jared’s parents and all ate brunch with my parents at Friendly’s for his birthday. He wasn’t too excited. The fountain at the mall was much more interesting. Fitzy was MORE than excited to spend the afternoon with Gramma Barden – since they had been gone for two weeks! He went to sleep at 5.30 that night – with a little stirring here and there – but slept till 5.30 the next morning! Living on the farm TIRES HIM OUT – but he loves it!

On Tuesday – the 30th – Gramma Barden made a little cake for our new two year old!

And I discovered that he can drink out of a cup. WHAT! I had no idea!

He LOVED blowing out the candles – he talked about it for days!

Cards and some presents – a puzzle and a train – perfect for Fitzy!

He’s in LOVE with his numbers puzzle! He carries around his birthday cards proudly!

Fitzy’s birthday party will be at my parents at the end of May – so until then – this was a wonderful way to celebrate our favorite little boy!

Little *G* happens to be cousins with *E* – and this is their – dare I say it – “favorite” aunt!

I might have to get a print of this – for my house. MELT MY HEART!

Hey handsome!

OH SWEET BOY!

Nicole and I chatted – like always – and little *G* got quite bored!

And – when you think of it – pray for this little family. Their daddy is overseas fighting for our freedoms. Momma is quite tired and these little boys have been sick lately. Pray for answers and for patience and rest!

I took pictures of *E* for her whole first year! I was so excited when her mom told me they were coming home for a visit! Could they schedule a session? ABSOLUTELY!

ADORABLE!

*E* – it was GREAT to see you again!

Nichole messaged me and wanted to get in before the middle of May. I said – how about tomorrow? Thankfully – I have a nice backyard and in-laws that don’t mind me using theirs!

*B* was not happy to see me. Not at all! Poor little guy didn’t take a nap that day – and I know all too well what that feels like!

BUT – I tried my best to worked my magic and got a little sneaky!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that shot on the right! LOVE IT!

Nichole – it was GREAT to meet you – I hope to see you guys again soon!

Two years ago – I took these photos of *H* – and I still LOVE them!

We met again in April for another session!

CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!

That’s the same jacket from our last session!

OH MY WORD!

You guys were AWESOME! I can’t wait to see you again!