Photography Practice

So, tomorrow morning I am photographing my first newborn (8 days old!) completely solo!  Eek!!  I am so excited about it but sooooo nervous.  This morning I whipped out some of my supplies to practice.  Since I am having a boy I do not have any baby dolls hence why we had to use a teddy bear.   🙂  I give you my teddy bear newborn!

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30 Weeks!

We are at 30 weeks!  Had an appointment yesterday and everything was “perfect” (according to the dr.).  In this picture, I am not technically 30 weeks but fairly close – I don’t feel like taking another picture! How far along? 30 weeksTotal weight gain/loss: 18 lb gain!Maternity clothes? Yep.Sleep? Definitely not great but at least I’m getting sleep.Best moment this week:  Having my 1st baby shower.  🙂Movement: He is pretty active!  Especially when I lay down to sleep!Food cravings: lemonade and sweet tea – can’t get enough! Gender: Boy!Name: Levi MichaelLabor Signs: NoBelly Button in or out? InWhat I miss: …

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Photography Workshop

This past weekend I attended a photography workshop in Burlington, NC that was run by Sara-Anne of Sara-Anne Photography.  It was a great workshop!  (Check out my post over on my photo blog.) It is not just for those that want to be a photographer (as a job) but it is also for those that just want to learn more about photography and Photoshop.  She is hosting another workshop in 2 weekends up in Northern Virginia and has 2 spots open.  For all my MD/VA friends, if you are interested please visit her blog for details: Reflections Workshop.

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Are we there yet?

I apologize for the absence of posting – Mike and I have been traveling all over the east coast this past week.  We are finally home and back to normal life.  🙂  Here are some pictures from our travels. Last weekend, my lovely sister, mom and good friend threw me a baby shower in Maryland.  It was a beautiful shower and I was totally overwhelemed by all the folks that came to celebrate.  It was so good to see family and friends – especially friends that I haven’t seen in years! On Monday we drove back to North Carolina (loaded …

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3rd Trimester!

We have officially entered the 3rd trimester!! I am 28 weeks (or starting 7 month) today.  Saw the doctor this morning and heard Levi’s heartbeat.  Everything looked good and healthy.  🙂 How far along? 28 weeksTotal weight gain/loss: 12 lb gainMaternity clothes? Yep.Sleep? Still not great (and certain to get worse).  I toss and turn a lot!  But I did sleep pretty well last night!Best moment this week:  Getting his room painted.  🙂Movement: Yes a good bit.  Food cravings: yogurt or frozen yogurt, lemonade, cheeseGender: Boy!Name: Levi MichaelLabor Signs: NoBelly Button in or out? InWhat I miss: Running!Milestones: 3rd trimester!

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