dylan at 7 months

here are a few from my quick session with my youngest niece, Dylan. She could possibly be the happiest and calmest baby I've ever known. I guess it could have something to do with her two older sisters and how wild and fun they can be. Dylan usually just sits and watches the fun unfold in front of her. And if you can get her laughing, you would swear it comes from the deepest part of her belly and you can't help but laugh too. When we did these photos she was still in the stage of babbling lots, arms swinging and lots of little giggles. I just love my nieces to pieces, I am such a lucky person to be an aunt to three amazing little girls!

heather & scott

I've been second shooting for Amy Allen this year until my wedding season kicks off in May. Our first wedding together was for Heather and Scott, even though it rained most of the day we all had a wonderful time. Heather was quite the trooper, she braved the chilly air so we could get some photos outside under the large awning at the church. Here are a few from that day. I hope you guys have had a fantastic first few weeks of marriage, and remember to always show your children the video of Scott dancing with his favorite cardboard box!
congrats!!

sweet little annabelle

Meet sweet annabelle, she was born friday morning after another marathon labor of 28 hours! She is very sweet, and very tiny at just over 6 lbs. She has the cutest little face and tiny little legs and is very, very alert! Meredith made the best comment, she said now she understands the immediate love you get for a child the second you see it. I haven't experienced that feeling yet, but seeing her and JR with their new daughter nearly had me in tears. I swear I'm turning into my mother more every day, I cried after leaving the hospital this day and at the wedding I did yesterday!

Congrats you two on your new daughter, I can't wait to watch her grow up. You two are both amazing, such wonderful friends, and will be such loving parents. That said, here is a sneak peak at a few from the hospital. She is gorgeous.

Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body~~ Elizabeth Stone

Lily Jean

Its baby mania here in Des Moines right now. I had three friends give birth in three days! Meet little Lily. She is gorgeous with a full head of dark black hair, just like her mom. I arrived at the hospital the day after Lily was born for a few hospital photos and Emily was all ready to go. She was bouncing around the room, chatting up a storm, and as beautiful as ever. One would hardly believe she just had a baby the day before, not to mention the 27 hour process! Jesse was as calm as ever, you could tell he was so proud, and so amazed with both baby and mom. Here are a few of my favorites from the hospital. We meet again in a few weeks to do some newborn stuff so I'll be sure to post some of those as well.
Enjoy your new baby girl and all the blessings she is sure to bring!!
we all love you guys very much.

they shall call him Finn

I had the pleasure of getting to meet Finn a few weeks ago. Meghan is his loving mom who I have a few maternity photos of on here. Love her. He is adorable, to say the least, and has the cutest nursery ever with all of these amazing quotes on the walls. I wanted to share a few images from our first meeting. I hope you enjoy!