On Friday – the 26th – I got a call from Xavier – my sister’s husband – saying – COME NOW! Wait. What?

We figured it out – and Samm was being induced – so I hopped in the car and drove 3 hours to NJ. The boys and Jared stayed at my parents – which worked out wonderfully.

Samm progressed very slowly. We waited. And waited. And waited.

I went back to their apartment Friday night and slept – waiting for a phone call. When I got to the hospital Saturday morning – it had been a long night – but at least Samm was able to sleep. Saturday moved slowly – and by evening – I went back to the apartment – got ready to watch Doctor Who and eat some pizza – and a text came in. Come now – they are prepping her for a c-section!

And then the cries. Those sweet baby cries!

Isn’t he GORGEOUS!

He weighed a little over 8 lbs. Such a sweetie!

BE STILL MY HEART!

Samm had a rough recovery immediately after her c-section. It was a few hours before she was able to hold little Jack.

He was born at 8:48 in the evening on December 27th.

I went back to the apartment and slept. I knew I would have to leave by noon the next day – so I made sure to come back and get lots of love in!

BEAUTIFUL!!

I am so thankful that I was able to be there! Jack – you are so loved! You have an incredible momma and such a sweet dadda to love you!

When I first saw a picture of little *O* on IG – I sighed!

She is so BEAUTIFUL!

OH MY WORD!

Chubby babies – my heart just loves them!

My ABSOLUTE favorite! Taylor & Tom – she is BEAUTIFUL! Can’t wait to see you all for her 6 month session!

Megan is a great friend and fellow photog! We take pictures for each other when we need them – which works out FANTASTIC!

*J* is such a sweet (and really funny) kiddo!

Oh! That shot on the right. A momma’s love. There is nothing like it!

And again in black and white – just because it’s beautiful!

She needed some shots for a Christmas card – and to document their growing family!

After I took their Christmas pictures – we went back to their house for their gender reveal!

Another sweet boy or will there be a baby girl in the picture?

It’s another BOY!

Megan & Seth – I’m so happy for you guys! You are dear friends and we LOVE you!!

I took Melvin & Heather’s maternity shots with little *S* – and I was so excited that they booked a mini session in August!

Mini sessions got rained out – but we rescheduled and missed the rain!

*S* was not about to make my job easy – but I finally got a few smiles!

Sweetness!

Thank you for coming over! I can’t wait to see your sweet girl’s face!

My sister and her hubbie are expecting their first baby at Christmas! But I think he will be here sooner!!

Jack – your cousin Fitzy is SO excited to see you! He asks about his Jack Sparrow every day! I cannot wait to see your sweet face!!

Ryan & Autumn asked if I would come capture their gender reveal party! OF COURSE!

It’s a …

BOY!!

Ryan & Autumn – I am SO excited for you and your little baby BOY! Can’t wait to meet him!!

Autumn and my brother went to high school together – so I’ve known her for a while!

I shot their wedding two years ago – and now their anniversary!

And a surprise! A sweet baby to join the family!

Those are my FAVORITE shots!

OH! And those!

You guys are AWESOME! I am so excited for you both!! Thank you for asking me to capture this AMAZING time in your lives!

Tune in tomorrow to see their reveal!

I LOVE this family – but you all knew that!

And baby makes FIVE!

Honestly – LOOK AT HER! So beautiful!!

OH MY WORD!

Nicole & Dustin – we love you guys dearly! I can’t wait to watch *A* grow!

I was SO excited to photograph TWINS!!

And grab a few shots of their older brother!!

A sweet moment between a momma and her boy!

I LOVE that picture!

*K* was very excited to “cheese” for me!

OH MY HEART!!

While I loved the shots I got of the twins – I knew I needed some more of them together.

So – I came back the next week and we took these –

Can’t even stand it – just the most adorable little faces!

This is one of my favorite pictures – EVER! I love how gently Kelli is touching their faces – lulling them to sleep. Sweetest momma moment ever!

And because I love it SO much – in color too!

Such sweet boys!

Kelli & John – thank you SO much for welcoming me into your lives to capture your sweet boys!

I’ve been taking pictures of Nicole & Dustin for over 4 years! CRAZY! I’m so excited to photograph their little GIRL soon!

See you guys in August!