Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

My Sweet Family | Awaiting the Arrival of Baby #2

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It seems like just yesterday that we learned we were expecting Baby #2!  And then we found out he would be a boy!  Our hospital bag is (mostly) packed, the nursery is (mostly) complete (photos to come soon!), and our Christmas shopping is…you guessed it, mostly wrapped up!  Oh, which reminds me that I should probably wrap all the gifts too!  We had a lovely evening in October for our family portraits and maternity photos, thanks to the help of my parents and Reggie!  I have to thank my dear sweet friend, Julia, for making me look and feel beautiful with her makeup talents!  And a big thank you to my sweet and talented floral design friend, Linda, for making the perfect crown for me to wear!  I have to admit that I wore it out to dinner afterward…and I didn't want to take it off!  I am so blessed with creative, talented, and kind-hearted friends and colleagues!  We are beyond excited to meet our newest family member, and can hardly believe that we'll be a family of four any day now!



Remington is going to be a wonderful big brother, we just know it!  We've been talking about how special of a role it will be every chance we get!  




Since my busy fall season closed, I've enjoyed spending extra quality time with my handsome little guy.  We've gone to classes at the library, watched his favorite movies, like Finding Nemo and Toy Story 2 over and over and over!  I've taken naps with him and recently built a gingerbread house together!  Next on our list is to bake cookies for Santa Claus!



The past few months have brought about several changes for Remington.  He's moved up to the 3 year old class at school, he's moved into a big boy bed, and shown more interest in potty training.  He's got one heck of a vocabulary, which continues to impress us daily.  And he's quite a character, especially when he plays with his toys using different voices as they interact!  
We love you to pieces, Remington!!!



I had to get a few portraits of my handsome husband.  Reggie is a wonderful father.  He's loving, patient, generous, helpful…and he can make us all laugh like no one else!



Usually I'm the one behind the camera, and this particular evening, I was pretty excited to hand it over to Reggie for some photos!  Here I am at 29 weeks!










We still had lovely evening light, and I had to get some more photos of my handsome guys!  
I love this one of Remington!



Giant fall leaves!


Remington loves to climb and ride on Daddy's back!  
Especially at home with Lucy chasing them around!  



My loves!



Now I'm 38 weeks and feeling pretty good!  It's been great to have a little break to wrap up client work, to prepare the nursery, and to get some extra rest when possible.   I'm excited to share nursery photos soon, as well as newborn/family photos, and many client sessions to come here on the blog during my maternity leave!  Thank you all for your support and well wishes for our growing family!  
You're the best!

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Morris-Butler House Engagement | Kathy + Mike

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One week from today, my amazing brother-in-law Mike will marry his perfect match and woman of his dreams, Kathy!  I couldn't ask for a more sweet, kind, caring, down-to-earth sister-in-law!  Those are just a few words that describe Mike's bride-to-be!  And she makes Mike so completely happy.  When they are together, they share little glances.  They beam, laugh at each other's jokes, and smile the biggest smiles.  Seeing them share such love and happiness is so refreshing and so wonderful to witness.  Mike has been keeping a daily countdown to "I do!" on his Facebook page, and Kathy told me she jokingly said to him that he's counting down his last days of freedom.  All joking aside, Mike assured Kathy that he couldn't be more excited to make her his wife, and that he'd marry her the very next day if he could!  Isn't that so sweet?!  I'm beyond excited for their Big Day!  They've been planning a beautiful seaside ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family, including Reggie as the Best Man.  Have I mentioned that I'm excited?!  To celebrate, let's take a look at some of my favorites from their October engagement session at the historic Morris-Butler House in downtown Indianapolis.  Kathy and Mike, it has been such an honor to document and share in this exciting time in your lives!  Sooo excited for you both!!!


As you can see, we had gorgeous golden fall color all around!




Lovelovelove!



I loved this whole series with Kathy and Mike surrounded by rich reds, bright greens, and brilliant yellows!  Two more favorites here!


Isn't Kathy's engagement ring beautiful?  Fun fact:  Mike and Reggie's dad had surprised their mom a pair of sparkling diamond earrings on their anniversary.  And now we are both lucky and proud to  have these truly meaningful family heirlooms as a reminder of the love our family shared years ago. 



You two are so cute!




More favorites!




Kathy and Mike, Reggie and I are so thrilled to be a part of your wedding day!  
Love you both!  
7 days!!!

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Sean + Kristen + Mason

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We had such a stunning and colorful fall season here in Indiana!  I always look forward to capturing this next family, and we had perfect golden light, gorgeous scenery, and a fun time!  I've known Sean and Kristen for years, and I've had the honor and privilege of documenting their sweet family since welcoming their adorable daughter Mason into their lives almost 6 years ago!  Mason is independent, imaginative, caring, and a true delight to be around!  We roamed one of my favorite area locations to capture some family portraits before coming back to our house for dinner.  What a great evening we had!  Enjoy some of my favorites from our session!



What a cutie pie!  Mason had lost a tooth right before our session, and she wasn't quite sure if she wanted to show the world yet!




Mason adores her parents.  Little does she know just how much joy 
she brings them each and every day.  Favorites.




Love this!


lovelovelove








Did I mention that Mason has a bright personality?  She's full of smiles, enthusiasm, and sweetness!



And then she can be quiet and pensive too…
Another favorite!






We left our location after wrapping up their session, and I called them to pull over to just one more spot before dinner.  It was on our way, and the evening light was still just too amazing to pass up!  Love this one of Sean and Kristen!



Sean, Kristen, and Mason…you know I love you guys!  
Thank you for the joy and honor of documenting your family yet again!  

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