Oh Shoot!

It seemed like my second trimester of pregnancy flew by, of course because it was the best and most comfortable phase.  Around Week 25 - Since my mom lives in FL and didn't get to see me as frequently as she would like while I was waiting on the baby to arrive, she requested we send her pictures for Christmas (this was like 2 weeks before the holiday she suggested the idea to us).  Where in the world would I find a photographer that would take pictures of Matt & I will such little notice before the holidays and with little time to turn around and edit those pictures?  Hmm, we had impravise and thought of several friends/acquaintances that were photographers so now just to see who might have availability - crossing fingers...and toes.  The stars were in alignment and we ended up scheduling for December 18th with a friend that was even willing to drive up to Roswell where we live to shoot. 

The photographer utilized outdoor natural light for her pictures.  As such, we threw out a few ideas for places and the Old Roswell Mill was our determined shoot location.  A couple that Matt & I knew, and were good friends of ours, had just had their engagement photo session there and their pictures were wonderful...so I was filled with excitement.  

The morning arrived and I awoke to the sound of it raining outside.  I went out to take a peek at the sky and noticed was all of a sudden freezing cold out too.  I was not thrilled, but we couldn't afford (time wise) to push back the photo session if we were going to make this Chrismas gift happen.  I got dressed, threw on a scarf and grabbed the few props (ultrasound picture and a watermelon) that we hoped to use and we were out the door.

Stephanie Zell (our wonderful photographer & friend) did a fabulous job and we were so thrilled with the outcome.  You couldn't even tell our fingers were numb and our noses runny :)  We will cherish these pictures forever and I'm sure we'll look back on them as the years fly past.  Thank you Stephanie for capturing these memories!! 

Week 26