Just Popping In!!

It's ME!!! I just wanted to pop in and say 'yes, I'm still alive, but drowning editing all the beautiful wedding photos that I CAN. NOT. WAIT to share with you! Who knew I seriously took that many??!! I am so in LOVE with so many of the images. It was seriously an exhausting but mega FUN day/night and all of  the nights of my eyeballs falling out of my head from staring at the computer screen - WORTH it! In between editing, reflecting on my photography journey, doing little summer getaways with the kiddos and waiting to become an auntie (holla...it's gonna be ANY day..um, just NOT this weekend, please and thank you!) I've had some time to see some other reasons that may explain why we are, where we are now.  I'll let these couple pics tell the story!

Some Big Girl Cousin Love!

Little Cousin Love!

We got to spend a day with cousins, some of which we have NEVER met and some we only see every couple years. It was pure precious to see the 2 little guys playing and talking like 2 little old men who have known each other for years. It was 6 months this week of us living here and although it's still a struggle for me, it's days like this and memories like this where I think 'yep, this is why we are where we are' and it may not be where we will be forever, but for right now it's so good for the kids and for the family in general. XO

Stay tuned for another fun family session post, of course the wedding and other exciting things that are coming down road!!! Thank you so much for all the love and support!!

Baby Shower Hoopla - Pinterest Inspired!!

Phew....I am FINALLY getting this baby shower on here! It seems like forever long ago, but I think it's because all the hospital stuff got mixed in. I can NOT describe how absolutely ecstatic I was that I got to take part and help plan this gorgeous Mama's shower. I've said it once, I've said it twice...I'll say it a MILLION times....she's a big part of making it sooo much easier on me being here!! Love you Samantha!!! Can't WAIT to meet my niece or nephew!! XO

It turned out so beautiful and everyone had such a wonderful time!!! I'll let the pics tell the story! :)

This cake totally exceeded my expectations!!! And it was ABSOLUTELY delicious on top of being gorgeous!

We had a scrapbook page station

a guess the stats tree!!

My planning partner! :)

Her bestie made this STUNNING diaper cake!!

We had a decorate onesie activity!

That's right....what happens at Auntie Mel's STAYS at Auntie Mel's! HA!

If you are interested in a family, kiddos, newborn, etc. session in the next couple months, please message me....the calendar is filling up fast!!! Stay tuned for some wedding fun!!!

Some Baby Bling!

Sit down and get ready for an abundance of some serious make your heart melt photos!!! Sigh. This shoot was absolutely fantastic! Mom was so easy going and willing to try anything and don't even. get. me. started. on the MOST perfect newborn model EVER! She puts the DOLL in Doll-baby! I was so lucky to have met Mom only a few short months ago and even luckier that she trusted me to capture Miss Ella's newborn photos! My trusty sidekick 'Mini-Me' was with me too and we were both completely smitten and head over heels in LOVE!!! As usual on my shoots there was a TON of laughter, unforgettable moments and just pure FUN! Thank you Jen and Ella for a most memorable shoot! (the positives- I don't have a concussion ;) and I'm still able to laugh at myself!) Love you girls so much! XO

I had to grab some shots of some of her adorable room!!!

Helllooo....CREATIVE!!!!!

And again....WOW!!! Thought these were sooo unique!

This may be my ALL time favorite shot!!! Seriously...it's ALL about the bling! Her smiles says so! :)

This hat holds a special place in mom's heart and by the smile on her sweet little face...she totally GETS it!