Every session has its own story to tell and this one is no different. Sweet baby Ellie’s newborn session was done in her own little nursery in the house where she will grow up! I LOVED finally getting to hold this sweet beautiful baby girl, and I can’t wait to watch her grow! <3 I don’t think it’s really possible to say how grateful I am for the tiny part you all allow me to play in your amazing love stories!
XOXO
~Katie
Read MoreDennis and I met at a mutual friend’s 21st birthday in 2010. The house was full of people neither of us knew, and we somehow gravitated towards each other in the midst of the craziness. After talking all night, I had to slip away to give some friends a ride home, but I made a near-tragic mistake by giving Dennis the old “Irish goodbye.” He wound his way through the crowd, trying to get my number before I left, but I was already off! Persistent as ever, he found someone at the party with my number, and we went on our first date the next weekend—BINGO at a Knights of Columbus outpost. We were the youngest people there by about 50 years. I fell for his humor, authenticity, dedication to his friends and family, and his beard.
Since that night, we’ve exchanged our “I do’s,” moved across the country and back again, brought a magical little baby girl into the world, and now we’re embarking on our next journey—baby number 2! Through sickness, health, laughter, tears, and all the wildness of babies, I am so thankful to live this life with Dennis by my side.
Read MoreThe absolutely amazing thing about life is that we get to truly know each other. We don’t have to do all the things alone! I have known this momma-to-be since I was born. As my cousin and lifelong friend we’ve laughed way too loudly together, blonded (our definition of acting the fool) after 9 p.m. together and cried together. I was in her wedding and she’ll be in mine. I remember when she went on her first date, had her first kiss, found out she’d have difficulty conceiving (we both cried about that one for a while) … Then she met Drew, fell hard, got married and proved all the doctor’s wrong with this sweet baby she is carrying.
Read MoreDear Emmerson,
I would be lying if I said I wasn't excited to meet you! I first heard you were on the way while sitting in a Mexican restaurant on the way home from one of my adventures. One of your other aunts spilled the beans over beans and rice, hehe. She was a bit mortified to have told me the secret she thought I already knew... The secret of you. I spent a little time processing what it would mean to be aunt and how I would work on being a good one for you. Baby girl, you are changing our story. You are growing our hearts! Your momma called me to tell me about you a little later. She was and is and will always be thrilled about you. We all are!
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