A few weeks ago Jared woke up with a very unfriendly stomach and stayed home from work – camping out on the couch. I try very hard to be sympathetic – which you know is a struggle for me! Schrute – however – is VERY sympathetic!

I just LOVE him!!

He is such a good little protector! I really think he will be great with Fitzy – if anything – too loving!

When I left for MOPS that morning I caught a photo of the HUGE icicle hanging from our house! I also got a dirty look from Schrute – how dare I leave him!

He is just the BEST!

I had to take some newborn shots of Rowyn while we were visiting! She was so beautiful and perfect! Derek thought she would be cold and fussy – but she was such a natural!

SERIOUSLY – look at that face!! How adorable is she!!

Such a sweet baby!

Oh the chubbiness!

Jessica wanted some photos with the necklace from her wedding – such a great idea!

SO PRECIOUS!!

Jessica looks FANTASTIC for just giving birth nearly two weeks ago!

Such a sweet little family!!

You guys are incredible parents! I cannot wait for Fitzy and Rowyn to meet and grow up together!!

My baby brother Derek and his wife had their first child on February 7th! Rowyn Beth is the first grandchild on our side and Jessica’s side of the family!

Derek and Jessica live in Kentucky where Derek is attending seminary until the end of May! They are looking for jobs this summer and we hope that they find one near home!

A few weeks ago my mom, dad, cousin, and I drove the 12 hours to Kentucky to spend a couple days with the baby and new parents!

We ran into a traffic accident – which turned out to be a mobile meth lab scare – detouring us FOUR hours! We should have gotten to KY at 6 but didn’t pull in their driveway till 10 PM! Thankfully Rowyn was up for some snuggles before we went to bed!

My mom – Gramma Trout – loves squishing Rowyn’s cheeks!!

My brother is an AMAZING father! He loves his little girl so much!

I love love LOVE those shots! She is so comfortable in her dadda’s arms!

Holding her for the first time!

Our cousin Matt – Uncle Bunny – to his nephew – holding Rowyn!

Holding dadda’s hand!

Oh my heart! It just melts at the sight of Derek with his daughter!

Rowyn telling Grampa Trout how it is!! Love those photos!

Gramma was pinching her cheeks again!

Gramma and Grampa Trout with their first grandchild!

I just love love LOVE her!

Rowyn and her momma!

She is so incredibly sweet! Stay tuned for her newborn shoot over the next few days!

Caity’s mom contacted me about setting up a senior session for her daughter this winter! I love winter sessions! I wish more people were willing to schedule them and be out in the cold.

We met on a breezy February afternoon and had a great time!

I love love LOVE those shots!!

We ventured upstairs in her Grandma’s garage and found this guitar!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

LOVE that one too!!

That shot might be my favorite!!!

Thanks again Caity for making the trip down from Syracuse! I can’t wait to see you again for our summer session!!

BARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY – BEAUTIFUL

I only got 10 entries this year – which was disappointing since last year I got over 35!

THANK YOU to the people that did submit – your entries were so touching!

Stephani wrote about Chip and his five children – such a moving submission! Thank you Stephani for entering their family into the contest! Make sure to tell Chip CONGRATS!

Sarah wrote about Kimarie & Chris and their 3 (almost 4) boys! Sarah wrote about how much the *G* family has meant to her throughout her teenage years and how their love has inspired her! Thank you so much Sarah for submitting the *G* family! Make sure to tell them CONGRATS!

I love love LOVE this contest and am looking forward to MANY more submissions when next year rolls around!

Sam & Kristin have two beautiful boys at home and welcomed a baby girl in mid-February!

Sam is part of the *V* family that I have photographed on several different occasions! I love this family!

I visited Kristin in the hospital the day *E* was born!

She is so precious!

Look at that little smile!

I love that last photo – such a special moment! Thank you so much for allowing me to capture these few frames for you!

Once Kristin had been home for a few weeks – we set up her newborn session!

We had to get some shots of their family first!

Dadda and his girl!

I know that picture on the left is blurry – but I just LOVE it!

Their oldest – *B* – he is such a sweet little guy!

Their little guy – *I* – he cuddled right up with me!

How sweet is she!

SO SWEET!

She DID NOT like the tutu – but I couldn’t resist with this picture!

Thank you again Sam & Kristin! I cannot wait for our babies to grow up together!

I met Joe on FACEBOOK! He has a band with his brother and a friend and needed some shots for their upcoming CD! I met with them in Williamsport in February for the session! They gave me a mini-concert while I walked around and got the shots!

They are a worship band with huge talent!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

Those shots are my favorite!

Thank you so much guys! I had a great time with you! Let me know where you are playing next!

I cannot wait to have maternity photos taken! In the meantime – Jared took some quick shots for me when we were 27 weeks pregnant!

And then again at 29 weeks!

I am still in shock that I actually have my OWN maternity photos – that there is a little boy kicking my insides!

GOD IS SO GOOD!

Thank you again to everyone who reads my blog, supports my photography, and rejoices with us over this miracle!

I love just because sessions!

While I was visiting my sister at the end of January – we met up with her friend Rosie to take some just because pictures! Somehow we didn’t even think about the setting sun and barely made it in time for daylight!

My sister is INSANE – lying in the snow – the FREEZING snow! It made for some awesome photos though!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

We also met up with Samm’s friend Jess and her little guy at Olive Garden – and I had to bring my camera in – of course!

OH MY WORD – he is just too cute!!!