.birth announcement

Y'all are gonna love me today. I'm about to start your week off in the best way possible.

Last week my two nieces came over to my apartment for a photoshoot for Elsie's birth announcement! It was great fun. I can't wait to someday show these to Addie and Elsie, and tell them about the one morning they came over to my tiny apartment and we laid on the floor by the window and took photos.

Here's what I saw last Friday morning:

Honestly, how could you not be in the best mood possible after looking at these sweet faces??

Have a great Monday, friends!

Carolyn

.welcome elsie

Friends, I have exciting news! On Wednesday of last week, I became an aunt to another precious little girl! (Remember the maternity photos I took of Amanda?) Eloise was born 7 lbs, 1 oz, and 20 inches long. 

I am so lucky to live nearby my brother and sister in law that I was able to arrive at the hospital right after Elsie was born. Here's what I saw a few minutes after the world welcomed Eloise Allen: 

Being an Aunt might be the greatest thing ever. I'm so excited to now have two sweet little girls to babysit, take to the park, and get ice cream with. 

For now,

Carolyn

.amy. maternity shoot

I am so excited to finally share these photos with y'all today!

This was my first maternity shoot, and I was quite nervous to be completely honest. There is a fine line between endearing and tacky when it comes to maternity photos, and I took great caution not too cross it. 

Amy holds a very dear place in my heart. She was my bible-study leader/mentor for two years in college and a friend for many years before that (she actually was the captain of the volleyball team my first year on varsity!). Her house was always a refuge for me from the stresses of college life, and I so looked forward to spending the two hours there every Tuesday night. Sadly, her husband took a job in Texas, and they moved last summer. I miss her dearly.

Needless to say, I was so honored to take photos for a woman of whom I have great love and respect. 

Here's what I saw:

Amy, you and Bibb are going to be wonderful parents! Barrett is lucky to have y'all.

Have a lovely Thursday, friends.
-C.

.teaser. amy maternity shoot

I am in the process of editing some photos for y'all, but as is often the case, life has gotten in the way.

While you wait, here are some images to wet your appetite.

Hooray for my first maternity shoot! 

Stay tuned for more photographs of this lovely mommy-to-be,

-C.

.baby love

I watched this little one for the past couple of weeks while his Momma was in town on business. We became good friends.

Here's what I saw one Tuesday morning in between naps and dirty diapers:

Cheers!
-C.