Our first

I was on half days from work because it was getting close and I was a little stressed. My sister came over to visit me, we did that a lot since we lived across the street from one another. We sat in the front room as I told her how crazy I was going just sitting around waiting for something to really happen. I say "really happen" because we had been fooled before. I stood up to walk her to the door and there was a small wet spot on the couch, about the size of a half dollar. I looked at her and she looked at me and said "Dre it's time! I think your water broke" Whatever, I thought it was time 3 hospital visits ago and I was not about to cry wolf again. To make her feel better I called my doctor and he said I better pay him a visit at the office. Once again I got in the car, my little beat up Toyota 4-runner and drove to St.Marks. My doctor did a little paper test and sure enough I was leaking water. Good thing his office is at the hospital. I walked over to the women's center and called Shane to come on up...again. Well-the 4th times a charm. I got all hooked up and waited some more. After about 4 hours, they broke my water all the way and I went from a 3 to a 10 in 40 minutes. Not my best 40 minutes ever since there was no one to drug me up. Dang those two girls having twins at the same time! At the last possible minute I got the hook up from the fastest anesthesiologist ever. Believe me, I am ever so grateful to of had no feeling during the pushing. I had my share of feeling for the day. About 15 minutes after that, there he was. The most beautiful, mushed up, purple little thing I had ever seen. It's a boy! Our first baby, our first son, our first what the heck do we do now, our first dream come true. Happy 8th Birthday beautiful boy. You will always be our first.
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We did a quick little 15 minute shoot the morning of his actual birthday. Yes people, before school. Thank goodness he likes to get up early. I am hoping to do more this week.

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Beautiful bump

Okay- here's the story! I have gorgeous friends. I know, you're jealous. The end.
I have been so excited to post these all week! The second I walked away from this photo shoot I felt like I won the lottery. The shoot was so fun and I knew I got the shots I wanted. It just went that well. Nicole and Joey, along with big sisters Isabelle and Abigaile, await the arrival of their new baby sister. I can't wait to meet her too. Nicole is one of those girls that just glows when you are around her, pregnant or not. She is the most amazing mom. I am always telling her to stop making me look so bad :) She is just one of those friends you are lucky to have in your life. Taking these pictures was a true joy for me and it was the hardest decision EVER to narrow down favorites for this post. Nicole, thank you so much for letting me document that beautiful bump. Love you!

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Here is Nicole with her darling girls. When you have kids this cute you just shouldn't stop :)

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I couldn't resist these two. Nicole was probably like, ummm...are you going to take any of me?

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Oh how I love the belly button. Nicole you are stunning!

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This just might be my favorite.

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hmmm...or maybe these are my fav.... or maybe ALL of them are my fav! :)

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Are you kidding me!! Hellllooo HOT MAMA!! Who looks like that 2 weeks before due?

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How beautiful is that belly?!! Not one ounce of photoshop people. Lucky girl!

See you in a few weeks baby girl.

Cash: Day 10

Man- I am so lucky to have such beautiful friends that make such beautiful babies :) Every time I'm around a newborn it just blows my mind how easy I forget the tininess. Little Cash is so tiny and sweet. Yes- he peed on us twice, but no #2 and I call that a success! You never know what to expect with newborns, but Cash was such a good boy and pretty much let us fold him any which way we wanted. Cheryl, he is just precious and perfect in every way. Love you!

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His nursery is done in airplanes and so Cheryl took this off a teddy bear in his room. This totally has to go in there K? K.

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Cheryl is Tai, and these are Tai blessing rings.

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We of course could not leave out big sister. Such a doll!

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This one is my favorite! What a little love.

Off to college

Zach is leaving tomorrow, heading off into that big world out there for the first time on his own. He is so excited to be going to college in New Hampshire, mom...not so much. So worried he would leave and she wouldn't have a current picture of him, she called me in a little bit of a panic. Happy to help I headed over to their home for a last minute photo shoot before he leaves. It was very clear that la-crosse is a big part of this family and his two younger brothers tossed the ball back and fourth while we took pictures. They jumped in for a few. Michelle, I can barely cope with first and third grade...I can only imagine how hard sending them away until Thanksgiving would be. I wish for your husband to come home safe and soon to help you wipe away the tears. Congratulations. You have a beautiful family!

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I guess they never grow out of this. Ha!

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Little Brother

I cannot be live that Beckham is 4 months old!! It just seems like yesterday I did his newborn photos. What a happy boy he was for me. It took everything I have not to put down my camera and just squeeze him tight and kiss those cheeks. Man I love that cute boy. We brought big brothers Cole and Bradly in for some shots and had a little fun. Boy do they love him, it is so cute. Em, you make some darling boys. Thanks for a fun day!

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I mean really...does it get any cuter?!

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The boys needed to get a little wrestle match in :)

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They love that little brother! Oh-and mom too, I am pretty sure that is who they are all looking at :)

Happy Birthday Livia!!

Little miss Livia wanted nothing to do with me or my camera that day. But really, what 2 year old wants their picture taken? It was windy, she's teething, and it was a little cold....ummm-hello ,it's August, why was it cold? Well, after 30 minutes and finally calling it quits until another day, this was moms favorite photo. I just had to post it for her. Until next time Keesh! I will happily chase her around any day :)

Cash: Day 2

Introducing little baby Cash. He is just so precious and was WIDE awake, which I totally love! I think newborn hospital pictures are one of my favorite shoots to do. Mom and dad are on a happiness high and everyone is just so excited. I am so in love with the newborn stage. I mean, what is better then the smell of a newborn baby? For me, nothing! I crave newborns, so it's a good thing I have lots of friends having babies :) I wish I could have snuggled him all day. What a little love. Congratulations Tyson and Cheryl!! He is perfect!

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