Maternity Shoot

I had a little maternity shoot the other day. I am six months along and wanted a shoot now before I get too huge (the third trimester gets a bit scary for me, especially toward the end). Wendel took the photos of me and my friend, Autumn, took the shots of Wendel and I together. We went out to a grove of trees here in Maricopa. It was a beautiful setting and the light was perfect. Other than being eaten alive by mosquitoes and the humidity in the air making it feel like a tropical jungle, I think the shoot turned out pretty well. Here are some of my favorites. (I just can't share the family photos yet since I will likely use one of them for our Christmas card this year.)

These pictures are so precious to me. I value photos that capture emotion between me and my family more than almost anything. I'm getting excited for our second little boy to join us. My mom and sister are coming into town this weekend to help me paint his nursery. I'm so excited to put it together and get ready for him. And now...I am so tired, I am about to fall asleep while I am typing. Goodnight!

Andrea's Maternity Shoot: Heritage Square

I met Andrea in the P.E. locker room when we were in 7th grade. Our lockers were right next to each other. We remained friends through junior high and high school. We toilet papered boy's houses together when we were in junior high, passed notes in class, and endured our dreaded FAA class together. In high school, we double dated / went in the same groups to high school dances together, hung out with a great group of friends, went to football games and parties, and dreamed of our futures. I was one of Andrea's bridesmaids at her wedding and she was one at mine. We have stayed in touch over the years and now 20 years later (wow - it really has been a long time), we are still friends. Andrea recently had her fifth child, Chase. It was fun to get together last month at Heritage Square in Phoenix to do a little photo shoot with her before he joined their family.

Andrea's friend made this onesie for Chase with his last name on it.

I love her cute red shoes.

Andrea, I hope you like them. You are beautiful!

Whitney's Maternity Pictures

Whitney makes pregnancy look fun. She glows with happiness. Can you believe she is having twins and is due this month? She is so small and beautiful. Here are some of my favorites from her shoot.

I'm so glad Whitney thought to bring these balloons. I love how they look.

Love these. So adorable.

One girl and one boy (Sophia and Matthew Jr.)

I would love to know which are your favorites.  I can't wait to see pictures of your babies Whitney and Matthew!