My People

Of all the pictures taken this past year, these ones definitely deserve a spot on the blog. Austin was so kind and took family pictures for us and Shi's fam back in September. We've never had family pictures taken besides a couple snapshots, so I was super grateful. It didn't really go as planned - as I should have expected. It was cold, the kids were hungry, and Brielle was in a mood the entire time. Eight hundred pictures later and we managed to get only two with her smiling. Thankfully Austin worked his magic and captured our family, our stage of life, and our children perfectly. I am so happy to forever have these moments captured with my people.

^^ This was Brielle's face in nearly every photo haha.

That girl was OVER IT.

Thought I'd throw in some behind the scene iphone pics.

Brielle stilllll over it.

That view!! Shoutout to Mauri's wedding photographer for showing us this hidden gem.

An imperfect night with perfect memories. I couldn't love my people more!

Harvey

Meet my cute nephew Harvey. He made his debut on June 15th and I fell in love the second I met him. Karlie and Ryan decided to wait to find out the gender until birth, so it was a fun surprise for everyone when they shared the news! Harvey Ryan Paull is already so, so loved.

I went to the hospital the next day to snuggle my new nephew and take some pictures. I always forget how tiiiiny fresh newborns are! I'm so happy I was able to be there. Karlie and Ryan have waited so long to bring this sweet baby to the world. I already know Harvey has it GOOD because his parents have brought so much love and joy to my kids lives. They are going to be the best parents!

Before they made it back from the hospital, Carly Hoggard and I snuck over with some flowers, balloons, and gifts for a little welcome home surprise. We'll just pretend they didn't see us come in on their ring camera ;)

When Harvey was about a week old I went over for a family nursery photo shoot. I'm no photographer by any means haha. My camera settings are always set to auto and I edit pictures from my phone, but I still think these turned out cute!

Love that boy. I'm soaking him all up while I can!!