Jordan & I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary a few days ago! It's SO crazy to me that three years have already passed. We loaded up the babe and spent a few days in Charlottesville, VA, just up the road from where we live. We've always known Charlottesville was a neat little town, but had yet to take time to really explore it. We even have a special memory here from our time at Liberty University. Before we were an "official" couple, a bunch of us came here to The Jefferson to watch Ben Rector perform. To date, it's still one of my favorite concerts, and those memories of young love are thick, haha. Ben Rector has also basically written the soundtrack for our relationship & is the background music for every important video about our life together so far, so it was fun to bring Ada back there! We had the cutest loft AirBnb for this trip! The location was pristine too, in perfect walking distance to the Mall where some of the best restaurants and touristy spots are. Easily, our favorite place to eat was IRON Paffles and Coffee. Don't ask me what a paffle is, but I can guarantee you want one in your mouth. I mean, just look at this menu! Pro tip: To maximize your food tasting capacity {and your wallet}, plan to sample a bunch of places all throughout the day, and split entrees that you try! It's basically like one huge progressive meal, and it's super fun. We stole this idea from my bro & sis-in-law, and it's totally genius. Also, walking. Lots and lots of walking. Even though we had to leave a little early due to Ada Bee's tummy troubles, we still had a great time together! We'll definitely be back to finish checking spots off our list, and maybe go see Thomas Jefferson's Monticello next time too! We love you, C'ville!
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For obvious reasons, this is my favorite portrait session I have EVER done. Photography has been a passion of mine for several years now, but this session brought it full circle. When I first picked up a camera, my only desire was to learn how to capture everyday moments in a raw, extra-beautiful way. The intention was simple: for my family's personal memories' sake. Taking my daughter's newborn photos made me realize that I had done it! I've made that dream a reality. Funny story: the first time I tried to take these, I thought I'd get a few of her cute lil' bare bum. I had the shot all ready, fed her so she would be sleepy, set her down on the soft blanket, and... ...she peed. *Cue falling curtain as the screams commence and all hopes for photos being taken that day die* {my girl hates being wet & will let you know about it, diaper or no diaper} So, it ended up taking us a few days, oh well! Needless to say, I have a new & grand appreciation for the mamas of my former newborn clients. It's tough work getting a little babe camera ready! I have to admit, there were several other outfits, props, and poses that I wanted to capture and didn't, but seeming as this little bee will be a month old next week, I wanted to go ahead and share these true "newborn" photos where she's under two-weeks-old. I'll save my other ideas for future sessions of my princess. I have prayed for Ada Bee for years; even before I knew my husband's name! She is certainly a gift from God. That's why this adorable onesie from Saved by Grace Co. is so special to me There is a small error in the Scripture reference, which should read 1 John 5:14-15. It says, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." I am so grateful that the Lord has blessed us with this precious girl's life. Isn't it marvelous, the fragility of new life? Such beauty, such grace, such perfect creativity displayed by our heavenly father.
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