We had so much fun enjoying the sunset at Folly Beach and capturing this time in their lives.  There are several photos of them on the rocks that I think perfectly reflect who they are and where they’re headed.  I’m looking forward to seeing future photos of the three of them and seeing what new adventures they go on!

Moving on to E’s nursery…

My mom and I had a blast spending hours and hours scouring the internet and stores searching for inspiration for this room.  Matt’s input was to do was made me happy while sticking to the budget.  He’s a simple and wonderful man!  Oh, except he didn’t go for the chandelier in his son’s room (He specifically requested a ceiling fan.).  I guess I can’t blame him!

Matt and I spent many evenings sitting in the floor of the nursery dreaming about what our baby would look like, talking about what we should name him, and trying to wrap our minds around the fact that we were about to embark on one of the most important journeys of our lives.  We spent the majority of our time during those first months of Eli’s life in that room, cuddling and soothing our sweet baby.  That was one special room.  When we sold 260 Kelsey Boulevard  this past August and left for the last time, that was the most difficult room to walk away from.  I knew that leaving that nursery represented the fact that our baby was growing up.  Although our sweet boy is two years old, is taller than any other two year old we ever come into contact with, and runs everywhere he goes, he still points to that cozy brown chair every night and says, “Mommy, rock pease.”  That, my friends, is why planning a nursery consumes and intrigues me.  It takes more heart and soul than the average room.  It’s where tears are shed, victories are celebrated, and a big boy can melt into his mommy’s arms.  What a blessing!

Hayes, you’re a cutie and such a joy!  We felt blessed to be the ones behind the camera!

Sidenote – Seeing the love between Hayes and his pup was oh so familiar.  For example, Eli and Kelsey are with my parents for a few days.  I called my mom on my way out of town last night to tell her a super important rule that I forgot to tell her earlier.  “Please do not let Eli ride Kelsey!”  We’ve had a lot of trouble with this one recently.  He literally sits on her and bounces up and down.  She will stand up, and he actually stays on!  As hilarious as it is, we’re afraid it will hurt our pup (or crack E’s head open!), even though she acts like she loves every minute of it.  There’s just nothing that can come between a boy and his dog!

Sweet family, thank you for letting me capture this moment in your family’s life!

-J

Seriously???  So handsome!

And I die… Check out those lashes!

Big brother helped out by providing entertainment for Asa!

They are a fantastic family with two little boys who have fun, adventurous personalities.  They were a pleasure to photograph and a blast to be with.  And as a side note, it was pouring when we were supposed to shoot, so this was Plan B.    So happy with the results!

We took pictures of Charles and Brooke last July before their little girl was born.  It was a blast being a part of the excitement and the anticipation of her arrival.  Now, they have a beautiful little girl, Avery, who is almost one and is full of life!  It was great seeing how their family has grown and how Charles and Brooke have fallen perfectly into being parents.  It really was special for us to be a part of!

Daniel and Lindsey are expecting their first babe at the end of July and we were honored to capture the excitement between the two of them for all that is to come.  Lindsey is one of those pregnant women that just makes you want to be pregnant.  You’ll see what I’m talking about in a sec.  She’s stunning!  I’m already looking forward to doing some sweet newborn photos of this little one.  I can only image how beautiful he or she will be!