Beautiful light and a beautiful belly

The evening we went out for this was perfect. A tad warm, as it is Texas and there are no summer evenings that aren't, but the light was beautiful! I was very happy to finally meet her husband and kiddos. You can definitely see the love they have for one another.

Adorable little {Paisley} and her sweet mom and dad.

Paisley is really lucky to have a great set of parents. In the short time we had together I could see how fun they were and how much they were meant to be together! They made a pretty adorable baby. She was very sweet and we were surprised to actually have her asleep in a few of her pictures. Towards the end we made it outside for a few fun pictures. It is extremely hot here in Texas, so it was a very SHORT outside visit! But you see, dad has this really fun tattoo, and Paisley's momma found a onesie with the very same design. So it was a definite....they had to be in a picture together!

I love the "Blue Steele" face! And doesn't Paisley's mom have the most beautiful hair? I call it mermaid hair, and not because its red! I want mermaid hair! ;)

Hospital Birth

Look at me go! Two posts in one week! Im telling you...Im going to catch up!

This is a very special post for me as it is someone very near and dear to my heart. And she has had the hardest time delivering her babies! This is my best friend, my "soul sister" as we say. We have had a very interesting story and past and we have had LOTS of ups and downs. However we have always found our way back! Now we are just older and wiser and then are just a ton of ups and no downs!

Okay so let me tell you a little of our back history. We "knew" about each other when we were in 5th grade. I moved into a neighborhood just down the road from hers. We would soon be starting 6th grade in the same school. Her boyfriend lived down the street from me, however I did not know that it was her boyfriend. :) Needless to say he was a fifth grade boy and soon recruited me to be his girlfriend. We spent a ton of time playing video games and playing at the park. As much of a young boyfriend/girlfriend relationship as it could be. I soon found out about her and knew that she did not particularly care for me. So school starts and what do I do? I decide that I need to become friends with her. It was the start of a beautiful friendship! lol. She could't resist me, even though she called me Steffanie square Oval. My last name was Oles so she thought square oval would be a good name. I love how the 6th grade mind works! So fast forward MANY MANY years....we are the best of friends.

Alright, now on to her birth stories. She has very stubborn babies...as in they want to come out feet first. So C-Sections are the way she has had to go. The first time the anesthesiologists could not get her epidural in, and had to put her completely under. No one wants to do that and not see their baby! This time her water broke early and had to rush in for an emergency c-section. She texted me at about 4:30 or 5 I believe. I thought it was a joke! So I jump up and get dressed and rush out the door! We arrived at the hospital at the same time! Luckily when they got there, baby was not trying to hurry and come out, so they were able to take a little more time. She did not have to be put completely under. She was completely anxious about being awake but the doctors were amazing and completely talked her down. I walked into the room to get my bag just as they were walking in, it was SO hard to see my best friend so upset and scared. Thank God for great doctors!

Proud Grandmas!

I love this. Can you see her pajamas? She kept taking them off, so they had to cut the feet off the pajamas and turn them backwards! And since it was so early in the morning, they had to take her in them.

E was not sure what to think about her baby brother!

The Zombie Walk - Dallas

Okay I know, I know...this was ages ago. Honestly, I rearranged my desktop and completely forgot about a ton of blogging I never did. So I am trying to catch up so I can get these items off of my hard drive. Because if I don't...I won't be editing anyones images. I am just about out of room. Weddings take up a TON of hard drive space and I have not been the best about getting them off. So here I am...making an effort. This will be one thing off my drive WOO HOO!
Anyhow, the zombie walk was in Dallas last October and put on by my two older boys father. He owns 2826 Arnetic (a Live music venue), which is now in the process of moving to Fort Worth. As soon as they are open, everyone needs to go and check them out. This is right around the little ones birthday so I had some extra family in town that were able to enjoy this event with us. It was a ton of fun and completely kid friendly. They were not scared at all. :)

The one below on the left was probably my favorite. He was dedicated! :)

The dog below was so good. He just walked around as happy as could be. However I think he was starting to get a bit itchy by the end of the day!

See the kids were having a great time!

 There was even a driving skeleton! (kidding)

It wouldn't be a complete day without great music!

these girls were pretty awesome looking too!

oh yes I did get in character....I was not looking so hot! ;) 

All in all it was a great time. There were a ton of amazing costumes. If you ever get a chance, make it out to one. You will not be disappointed! 

Birthing Center- Natural Birth!

I had the opportunity to capture an amazing miracle with a very great friend and family member! We did lots of walking.....and more walking...some squats...and then more walking. Finally Christian decided that he was going to come. It was a wonderful experience for me and I know that it was for her as well. Childbirth is painful, point blank. But the experience you get having the freedom to move around and deal with your pain in your own way, is amazing. The midwives become family. I also had the opportunity to labor here. I will never forget my experience and I know that she will not as well.
Without further adieu......

Big Brother and Sister!!!

Big Sister was so amazing! She was there for mom every step of the way! We are so proud of her.

It was so emotional. You could feel the love for baby Christian.

I can not express how blessed I feel to have been apart of these amazing day! Thank you {M} for letting me be a part of Christian's birth. YOU were amazing. 

Crave Photography contest

I just entered an awesome contest at crave photography. You can also check it out at : http://cravemyphotography.com/blog/25000-fans-giveaway
There are some great prizes, mentoring sessions, a nikon 85 mm 1.4 lens or a canon 85mm 1.2. Its your choice! So check it out!