Thursday, August 29, 2013

"there was a lady who swallowed...a watermelon seed?"


And yet again, it has been a while! 

I know, I know - I'm slacking. But this time I feel like it's been for good reason!
We had our beautiful, incredible, PERFECT baby girl. I'm sure sometime soon I will embrace the opportunity to share photos and maybe even a birth story. 

Before this, however, comes...

Maternity Photos!

I'm actually a bit embarrassed because we got so many maternity photos that I just adore.
And I have plans for newborn pictures, but at this point we have almost missed the "newborn" mark. 
Gosh, this mom thing consumes a person - in such a wonderful way, might I add.

Anyways, it's on my to-do list. And we WILL get some done. Then I can share.

Until then, here is a flash back to my super wonderful pregnancy. I loved every single minute of it and am so incredibly grateful for the experience.
















The Man behind The Belly ;)







One of my faaaaavorite quotes! 
"Your heart beats because of our love, our love beats stronger because of you."


And another favorite quote from one of my favorite kids book, by my absolute favorite kids author!!
So very true.
Every child should feel wanted and loved.


Belly wishes.







We used dandelions - Wishing Weeds - for part of our maternity shoot.
What with all the wishes we had to one day have her in our lives.
Now that she is here, she has far exceeded any wish I ever had.
Have I mentioned she's perfect? :)




Here is the belly progression for anyone who is interested. 



Some groupings of pictures. 






The picture I've promised. Mommy entertained, daddy looking at her like she's nuts:


Happens every time. 


And, to end it on a funny note.
A picture we did just a week before she was born.
Just for fun.


Because after all, it is my theory to Have Fun with photo shoots, right??

:)