Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Special Blessings....

So, yes, I cringe when I think back to some statements made when I was pregnant with Matthew...

"Why on earth does he want pictures of my ginormous stomach?"

"Who wants to see me? It's all about the baby and lots of that'll come AFTER he's born!"

"Not sure how I'll feel about a baby moving all around inside of me...kind of alien-like, if you ask me."

Oh boy, isn't hindsight 20-20?

Of course, I said I didn't know how I'd feel about the baby moving BEFORE I actually felt the miracle of a teeny little hand or foot jabbing mommy to let me know he was safe and sound. There are truly few things I love less than the feeling of baby movement. Thank goodness Luke moves a ton as well...I'd worry if after Matthew the Monkey, Luke was more docile. Well, I'd worry more.

So, as for pictures...I've always been a picture person--I'm always the one with the camera, telling everyone to get together for a picture to remember the moment. I've said that pictures are priceless to me...so I don't really know why I wasn't into more pictures of us while I was pregnant with Matthew.

I guess it's just because I felt I had a lifetime of photo opportunities.

Well. I've not made that mistake with Luke. We take and have tons of pictures. Of me, of my stomach, of us, of Luke via ultrasound...These are days we will not forget if for only because of the sheer documentation.

And we were blessed a few weeks ago to meet up with a sorority sister (Tri Delta, I think someone asked me that and I never answered...) for some maternity pictures.

Not just a sorority sister. An amazingly talented and adorable sorority sister with the sweetest heart. Talented enough to make us look like we don't do too bad of a job of cleaning up!

Talented enough to make us laugh and laugh and laugh all afternoon. Just amazing.

If you are in the Charlottesville area, I promise you, you will not find anyone more precious to take pictures and give you memories that you will hold dear and priceless for the rest of your life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Krissy!!!! You are such a blessing to us!


22 comments:

  1. I am in love with your pictures!

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  2. Lori, your pictures are beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. I cannot wait to see your love multiply when Luke gets here.

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  3. Oh Lori I absolutely LOVE these! ( Especially since photography is so near and dear to my heart! ) You are one of the most beautiful pregnant woman!

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  4. I know it's not the point ... but I honestly don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful person. The pictures are amazing ... the joy is real and the love for both boys is evident. I cried looking at every single picture and hope you get all of them a to sprinkle around your house. I love you, friend. Thanks for always sharing these intimate pictures and words with us. xo

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  5. My favorite is DEFINITELY the one of you laughing with John looking at your belly - it's just so natural!

    I had some maternity pics done yesterday - I'm so antsy to get them back! I'm having more done on Saturday too!

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  6. I have to leave you the same comment as I did on Krissy's blog........

    "I'm a crying mess. These pictures are absolutely beautiful! Perfect. I really don't think that they could have turned out better!"

    Lori, I feel the same way as you do about pictures. They are priceless!

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  7. Gorgeous pictures!! I'm so glad you guys did these! :)

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  8. Lori ,those pictures are priceless!

    This is the most wonderful pregnancy pictures I have ever seen , what a wonderful idea!

    So happy everything is good with you !

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  9. I love the last one especially. The one where John is sitting and your barely leaning over to kiss him, LOL! Priceless.

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  10. Lori, your pictures are so beautiful they made me cry. And I love what she wrote about you guys.

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  11. Gorgeous pictures! You are just beautiful! I'm so glad y'all did that!!!!!! They brought tears to my eyes!

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  12. Beautiful pictures! What a treasure these will be always.

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  13. I love the pictures Lori. They are so beautiful! (on a side note how tall is john? ) love ya!

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  14. These are the most beautiful pregnancy pics I have ever seen. You are positively glowing!!!

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  15. Gorgeous pictures! You are such a beautiful mommy and John is such a handsome daddy.

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  16. First of all, your complexion looks amazing! Whether's it's due to Mother Nature, cosmetics, or a little photoshopping doesn't matter - it's flawless. You and John look so put-together but still natural. Love your friend's write-up and how she made sure to include Matthew - no family photos will ever be complete without him. So happy you have a talented photographer who'll always make time to document your family as it grows. Can't wait to see Luke's infant shots!

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  17. Stunning photos! What amazing shots she got of the two of you!

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  18. Been thinking about you and following just haven't commented as much. Going to try to be better at that. So glad that you found the most awesome photographer to take your maternity pictures, I bet they look beautiful!

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