Sawyer is one and expecting a new sister: Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg Va

This one year session is so dear to my heart!! I cannot help but get emotional thinking about Sawyer turning one! 

This time last year I was heading up to Williamsburg, a day shy from being 37weeks pregnant, to document Sawyers newborn session.His session is one that I will always remember.

I drug my sister up there with me because I was so worried about going into labor alone on the interstate. Driving up there I felt some crazy pains in my stomach but they disappeared as the evening went on.

I remember arriving and meeting this perfect little baby and thinking how I would have one of my ownin just a few short weeks. The session went great, Sawyer was amazing and Morgan and I packed up to head home. We stopped and got a spicy chicken sandwich from good ole chick fil a. 

I was so motivated when I came home that I was determined to finish his newborn session so I could start my nesting phase. Well the moment I emailed off that gallery to Stephanie I tucked myself in bed. It felt like 5 seconds later (really an hour had probably gone by). My water broke... and off to the hospital we went to bring our baby girl into the world. My good friend warned me to always shower from here on out, and stay away from Chick fil a's spicy chicken sandwich. Well she was so right... Thanks Somer.

I remember chatting with Stephanie after her response email and telling her how I was in the hospital. I absolutely love that girl. She and Tom both got married at Kingsmill so we all had that connection, I met them while assisting at their wedding and I am so glad I have been able to keep in touch with them. 

Now even more exciting news for the Sawyer  family. We photographed this session on their Wedding anniversary, at Kingsmill and celebrated  Sawyer hittingthe big ONE. BUT the best news is that he will be a big brother to a  sweet baby sister this winter!!! I am so beyond excited for them!!!

Cheers to all the pink pineapple decor ;) 

Best Friend Maternity under the Cherry blossoms: Red Wing Park Virginia Beach VA

When two best friends are expecting their miracle babies they decided this was an important milestone to capture together. What better location than under the new blooms on the Cherry Blossom trees at Red wing park to celebrate the new baby girls they will be welcoming in a few short weeks. 

Two years ago Audrey had a life changing experience, she was in a hospital bed, battling for her life. All because of a tampon, yes ladies a tampon!! Audrey was suffering from toxic shock syndrome, acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis. She never thought she would be able to carry another baby and here she is expecting her first baby girl to add to a houseful of boys. Audrey is now an advocate for Sepsis, TSS and ARDS, you can follow her journey on her blog www.psdontusetampons.com and even donate to the begin again foundation for others who are battling the same life changing events.

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For Audreys look, you can find her dress at pinkblushmaternity.com and her cute boots are from our local store Pungo Ridge in Virginia Beach.

Hardy Family Maternity Session: Virginia Beach VA

Talk about the most perfect weather ever for a March maternity session!!! Morgan and Hutch are adding another sweet little boy to their family in less than 2 months. God bless you Morgan with that houseful of boys! There will never be a dull moment thats for sure ;) 

A Warm Winter Maternity Session: Cara & Mike Munden Point Park

First off how amazing is this warm weather?!?!?! NOt having to suit up in snow gear is AWESOME.

Cara and Mike are expecting their first baby girl this May! Cara looks AMAZING and is GLOWINNGG. We got so lucky Saturday morning with that 70 degree weather... its insane to see the Japanese Magnolia tree's in full bloom but that pink was the perfect punch to add to these maternity photos!  Munden Point Park never disappoints when it comes to good spot. 

I had the best morning with these two and cannot wait to meet their little gal one day!

Foggy Snow Maternity Session: Virginia Beach VA

Victoria and Brandon are expecting a little boy very soon now. This tiny little momma and her sweet pump were glowing the morning of our maternity session. Brandon wanted to do their session at the beach but once VB got our big blizzard we settled for a snow shoot...which in my opinion was wayyyyy better! We started before the sun popped out from the early morning clouds. Then the fog rolled in all around us. It was pretty neat. I thank the good LORD above that Victoria didnt slip on that crazy ice. She was such a trooper!!