The Godards {A Gender Reveal and Baby Announcement!}

Marcie brought her little boy Henry over to my house one morning a few months ago for a play date - we decided both her and I could probably use the socializing more than our boys, but they are almost exactly the same age so they have a good time, too. Marcie was one of the first people I told when I first got pregnant with this second boy, and I confided in her my nervous feelings and the difficulties of morning sickness. She told me they were ready for their next addition, as well, and so when she told me a while later that they were expecting, I was SO excited for them. She asked if I would want to do a "Pregnancy Announcement" Photo shoot with them, and of COURSE I said yes. We decided to wait until they knew the gender so we could also make it a "Gender Reveal" Photo Shoot. 

The time finally came, and we came up with two different balloon ideas: one for outdoor and one for indoor. They both turned out super cute and I loved playing with Henry and throwing around the balloons with him. Of course Marcie and Andrew were a joy to photograph, as well - such beautiful people! Such darling children they make!

And now we get to announce that next July, Mr. Henry will be getting a baby.....

SISTER!!!! He is not quite sure what to think about that single pink balloon Mommy is holding....

The gorgeous Mama-to-be

And now for the pink balloon party INSIDE. SO FUN!

 

I can't wait to meet their next adorable addition! I am sure her and my second son will also become fast playmates, just like Axton and Henry!

Rockwell {18 Months}

Meet Rockwell.

He's a pretty special little guy to me. For one thing, he is one of my son's best little buddies and is the reason Axton no longer cries when we drop him off at our church nursery during Sunday School. For another thing, his Momma is a dear, sweet friend of mine. When we first moved into the area, she quickly became my first friend here. She is kind, outgoing, and oh-so-hilarious. She has turned many a day around for me. Before I had a car, she would take Axton and I to Music Makers every Thursday just because she knew we would need to get out of the house. She has baby-sat for me numerous times so I could go to the gym or shoot a session. She is genuine and one of a kind and I just love her and her beautiful family. Adam and I even used to teach her oldest daughter in Sunday School for a few months before the new year began - we were surrounded by the Dicksons and we loved every minute of it!

Rockwell, his Mom, Axton, and I met one day just outside the church building to snap a quick few shots of Rockwell for his 18 month portraits. He was happy to chug along with his dump truck and explore in the woods with me...until his cheeks got cold and his fingers grew numb, that is. He was a great sport and gave me the cutest looks! I loved capturing a few minutes of this cutie!