The Ward Family | Williamsburg, Virginia

 

This past weekend Nick and I went up to Colonial Williamsburg with some friends of ours, Demetrius and LaTina to take some family pictures of them and their children, Gabby, DJ and Jordyn. It was a beautiful afternoon, but due to some scheduling conflicts earlier that day, we weren't left with very  much sunlight. We made the best of it though! And we brought Maggie along, which was not the wisest decision - she wasn't too fond of the cannons! Anyways, I was able to get some great shots of this wonderful family. I'm so thankful that we have them in our lives, they are such a joy to be around! Here are some shots from our afternoon in the Burg. 

 

Haughton Maternity | Yorktown, Virginia

 

I am so excited for Alex and Lauren - I am beyond excited for Alex and Lauren and I praise God everyday for getting them to this point in their lives. For years this couple has dreamed of a child of their own to hold and love and raise, and for a few years now this has been a struggle. Lauren gave birth to their daughter Kendall on our wedding day at around 20 weeks (I'm not too certain the exact week). It was a sad day, this precious little one would never get to experience this world and experience the love her parents have for her and these parents would never get to watch her grow up, teach her how to sing her ABC's or how to ride a bike. But God, as amazing as he is, saw them through that trial, allowed all of us around them to be there for them, and here we are today as they prepare to welcome their second baby girl, Kaylee Grace into this world. I have been praying and holding my breathe constantly, anxiously awaiting the arrival of this little girl and I am honored that I was able to capture these photographs of this growing little family. I love you Lauren and Alex, and Kaylee Grace!! 

 

Annika Turns One | Fort Monroe, Virginia

 

Oh I love this sweet little girl! It is hard to believe she is already a year old, crazy! It has been a fun year watching her grow, there is never a dull moment with her around. She has turned into a walking, semi-talking, funny face making machine! And if you need her attention, just go "YAY!" - it makes everything great! Here are some pictures from her one year mini session we did last week.

 

Bridal Shower | Personal

 

I am beyond thankful and blessed to have the ladies in my life that I do. This past Saturday, Megan, Tammy and my Mom gave me a bridal shower at Tammy's home. Let me just tell you, I am so grateful to that woman and for opening up her home, she is like a second mother to me! And - I am just so excited that Megan flew in for the occasion and put so much work into! I love her - and everyone else that was there!! 

Look at this beautiful cake Tammy had made to match the invitation!

The fabulous Holly Likes hooked me up with some YUMMY carrot cake mini cupcakes!

The welcoming committee 

 

The Davidson Clan | Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Want to meet a fun family? Then you have to meet the Davidson family! Ryan and Christie have been such a blessing to Nick and I. Since joining GBC, or even sent our first visit, they have been nothing short of wlecoming and have been there whenever we needed them, and through all of that, have become amazing friends. So what better way to give back to this family, as they have given to us, than to help them out with some updated family photographs! It was a such a fun day wandering around Colonial Williamsburg with them. It's a place they frequent quite a bit as a family, and it was neat seeing them point out spots that mean this and that to them. Did I mention I love their kiddos? They are the perfect blend of polite and crazy, and are a trip to be around! They all are, and these pictures clearly show their crazy personalities! Take a look for yourself!

 

John, Nicolette and Zeal | Hilton Village, Virginia

I was so tickled when Nicolette asked me to take some pictures of her, John and Zeal. I love this family! They are so amazing and so sweet, and I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to meet them and form a friendship with them. Nicolette is an amazing woman! She is friendly, kind, and if you needed the shirt off her back - she would give it to you. My first memory of her is a very pregnant girl, bouncing up and down and all around at a church event, and feeling completely embarrassed when she so boldly asked Nick and I "Why aren't you married?" - to this day she is still a little embarrassed by it, which she has no reason to be! It was a legit question! I thought poor Zeal was going to bounce right out of her! So I was pretty excited for this mini session (that we took in my neighbor's yard), and I just love this family and their personalities! Here are a few shots!