I have taken pictures of *E* since he was in his momma’s belly! Nicole & Dustin have become good friends over the past year! *E* turned one in July!
WHAT A HANDSOME BOY!!!
Keep an eye out for his AWESOME birthday party in the next few weeks!
We spent the evening with our friends Ronda & Lew about a month ago – and their three CRAZY kiddos!
I’ve discovered that the best way to get kids to cooperate is to play the faces game – gimme a sad face – happy face – mad face – silly face – works EVERY SINGLE TIME!
Brothers – and they are ALWAYS this lovely to each other – right Ronda?
Monster face and silly face – LOVE LOVE LOVE this little man!
Happy faces and silly faces to end the night!
Thank you so much for the dinner – the friendship – the laughs – the glimpses of what we are in for with kiddos!
We love you guys!
Johna is my BFF! We met at Phoenix Rehab almost SIX years ago! She was applying for the Clinical Secretary position and was hired! We hit it off right away! She met and married Matt and asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding AND it was among the first that I photographed! We have so much in common and I can’t imagine my life without her! She was in the room with me when we had Fitzy until Samm got there – she has been so good at checking in on me and making sure I get out of the house! We can be totally honest with one another and vent to our heart’s content with any judgement! It’s a beautiful friendship!
Johna has been so supportive of my photography business and encourages me every step of the way! She is now starting HER own business – Be … Skin Salon – facials, skin care, waxing, and make up!
Her little girl *M* turned THREE in June and we found a little time to take some family photos!
THIS is how the session started out – *M* isn’t the most serious child …
BUT – she does know how to turn on that smile for me!
We play the game of faces – gimme a sad face, mad face, happy face, angry face – the one on the left was her mad face!
Along with Fitzy & Rowyn – she is my favorite child on the planet!
She LOVES her babies – and she LOVES her baby Fitzy!
She LOVES being a goofball!
That shot might be my favorite!
Matt & Johna – she is SO sweet!
OH MY WORD – LOVE THOSE ONES!
THIS is one of the many reasons I love them! What a beautiful memory!
BE STILL MY HEART!
Johna – thank you for being YOU! I am so happy that God intended for us to be friends! LOVE YOU DEARLY!
In November of 2009 – I think – Aszur contacted me through FACEBOOK! I had taken pictures at Mandy & Jason’s wedding and she was good friends with Mandy. Aszur was trying to start a photography business and was interested in learning more of how I got to where I was. I found out that she was a fellow lover of Jesus and we had the same type of personality – we hit it right off! I asked her to shadow me at a wedding in December of 2009 and we have been great friends ever since! She came along as a second photographer or as an assistant for the majority of the summer last year! Now her photography business has taken off!
Aszur found out she was pregnant with their third baby soon after we found out about Fitzy – it has been exciting going through it together! When I mentioned birth photography and the desire to have Bridget photograph ours – Aszur knew it was something she wanted too! I told her that I would totally be that person if she wanted! I was on call for the birth and waited impatiently for that text!
We were having dinner with Matt & Johna when I got the text to head to Sayre – ASAP! I already packed everything for the baby earlier that day just in case! We ran home and packed a bag for my parents overnight – drove to their house – dropped the baby off with mom while Jared slept and I headed to the hospital! I got there at about 11.45 PM – wishing that it was daylight for beautiful light flowing in the windows – but Jamison was ready to come out NOW!
As soon as I got there Aszur got her epidural and laid down to relax a little before the excitement really began! Once she knew it was time to push – it wasn’t long before he made his appearance. She got him out in 3 really good pushes when it was all said and done! It was beautiful! I cried. I laughed. I felt so honored to be a part of such a beautiful miracle!
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do!
Right after the epidural!
The calm …
and the storm …
Aszur was a ROCK STAR!
AHH! THE MOMENT!
Aszur & Dave – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to be a part of Jamison’s birthday! I love you guys!!
We went up to Matt & Johna’s a few weekends ago! Fitzy was not hurting for affection – that’s for sure!
I just can’t get enough of him!
The many faces of a sweetness!
Look at the smile on little *B* and that dimple on my Fitzy!
I love this series! It’s like *B* is telling him how she got her bandage and he does NOT believe her!
Auntie Johna!
Thanks so much for being great friends!!
My sister held a baby shower for Fitzy on April 2nd! She did such a great job with all the games and decorations!
My friend and fellow photog – Aszur – took some shots for us!
The creepy babies Samm used for the games!
Stephanie made this AWESOME cake for me!
I love the little Pooh pajamas! Thanks Aszur!
Aszur is due with her 3rd little guy in June!
Samm – thanks so much for your hard work and AWESOME shower for us!!!!
Thank you to Aszur for the photos and to everyone for coming!!!! Fitzy is so blessed to be so loved!!
Aszur took some maternity photos of me in early April!
These were some of my favorites! I added some textures and edits but they were taken by Aszur!
Thanks again Aszur! I am so glad that God crossed our paths!! I cannot wait to be with you during your delivery of your THIRD miracle!
Derek, Samm, and I were supposed to get tattoos together! Since I’m pregnant it will just have to wait – but that didn’t stop Samm and Derek!
Derek got a rowan tree for his baby girl! I LOVE the way it turned out!
Samm got some paisleys! Someone asked what the represented and I said truth, love, happiness, sorrow, and gnomes! They don’t represent anything actually – other than the fact that Samm loves all things country – paisleys especially!
We also went down to LuAnn’s house for dinner and hanging with the kiddos!
My cousin’s baby *B*! JUST PRECIOUS!
AHHHHH!
Heather and her boy! She is expecting a little girl about two weeks after we have Fitzy!
While Derek and Jessica were visiting they had Rowyn dedicated! Our friends James and Laura had their little guy dedicated at the same time!
Rowyn and my dad! I love love LOVE these photos! Jessica’s aunt made the bonnet for her! It is also meant to serve as the something old on her wedding day! Jessica’s aunt passed away not long before Rowyn was born so this is a very special bonnet!
Derek leaned over and whispered that Rowyn must be a hand raiser in worship!
That is sweet baby J! HOW CUTE IS HE!
Rowyn wasn’t quite sure what to think of Pastor Larson!
I am so thankful for the chance to see these sweet babies dedicated!
On Saturday the 2nd of April my sister hosted a baby shower for us @ MPWC!
Stephanie Martin – the bride on my header and homepage – MADE this cake for us! Samm told her what she was thinking and then let her have creative freedom!
Samm made this diaper cake for me! I love the washcloth lollipops and the sock roses!
Peggy – a former barden photography bride – brought along her little miracle!
A close-up of the washcloth lollipop and the frozen baby game! Samm got these little plastic babies (which were pretty creepy) and froze them in ice! Whoever melted all the ice and got the baby out – without sucking on the ice – won!
Samm with our niece Rowyn! Oh I just LOVE her!
Who has the best diaper? HAHA! Loved this game! I had to pick Ashley – she is on the far left – because of the pacifier!
THANK YOU to EVERYONE who came to our shower! I had a great time and felt so amazingly blessed with all the goodies you gave!
