Carter: The sweetest baby on the block

This little babe is one of the sweetest little beings I have ever met. I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful baby boy; he was such a pleasure to work with. We had him in so many different outfits and on different blankets, but he didn't even make a fuss. It's quite obvious how much his family loves him. They were so gentle, calming and sweet with him; it's no wonder he is such a mild-mannered little gentleman. I had the pleasure of taking Kayla and Adam's maternity pictures a few months ago, and we were all waiting this little guy's arrival with great anticipation! So when Kayla messaged me that they were going to be back to Nebraska after Carter was born; I couldn't wait!

 

 

Carter's Grandma knit this adorable owl beanie along with the little football outfit.  Seriously...how cute.                           

So maybe we like this outfit a little more than he does. :)

Those clocks up on the wall are set to the times that Kayla and her sisters were born.  How sweet is that?!

 

Congratulations, Kayla and Adam!  I am so excited for you and can see how much you love this sweet little baby!  I am looking forward to watching Carter grow! :)

Jacquie & Bill: Engagement

I knew Jac before there was Bill; in fact, Jacquie and I go way back. Back before her beautiful baby girl Lexi, back before we were roommates, and even back before we graduated from high school. She is absolutely one of my favorite people ever. The beauty that you see on the outside is only a mere shimmer of the beautiful heart Bill holds in his hands. I love watching these two together, not only because I see how happy this man makes my friend, but because I can see the happy, honest marriage that is to come. I am so honored to be not the photographer for this wedding, but standing as a bridesmaid. I am very blessed to call this couple my friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations, Jac and Bill.  I am so excited to be there for you on your beautiful day, and I can't wait to watch your beautiful marriage unfold.  I wish you all the happiness in the world. :)

Harper turns ONE!

First off, I just have to say, this little girl is seriously beautiful. I'm fairly certain I caught Jude making eyes at her the moment they met, but that's a story for much later down the road.
Jess has been a long-time friend of mine, and I've had the pleasure of watching her sweet baby girls grow up. I met Harper in the hospital the day after she was born. How quickly does a year go by!
So when Jess asked me to capture Harper's cake smash and first birthday party, I was both honored and thrilled, and let me tell you, the details of this birthday party are where it's at. Jess knows how to throw a party, and I'm sure if she wasn't crazy busy with her family, her job, and her Nurture and Bloom doula work, she would love to plan the perfect party or shower for you because even if she says she is done planning showers and parties, she's an over-achiever like that. :)

Vendors:
Cake - Jenn Sattler out of Stuart

Hazel and Harper's Dresses - SnuggleBug Baby Boutique

All of the other details were hand-made by Jess and Erica Unick.

 

 

 

 

Hehe...love the one of her picking her nose.... :)

 

Happy birthday, beautiful baby girl.  I sure do love you.