There isn’t any possible way I can sum up the way I feel about the Ash family in a blog post. Sorry, I just can’t do it. As you’ve probably read, Hayley & I have known each other since we were 4.  We met in “preschool Sunday school” and  other than my sisters, she is my oldest friend.  Do you know how amazing it is to watch one of your best friends get married & have babies…well, it’s amazing.

Early last year Justin & I were at the Ash home playing cards & Hayley kept knocking everything (and I mean everything) over. She casually mentioned that last time she was that clumsy was when she was pregnant with Sophie.  We all laughed about that, and continued our game.  When we got home Justin was just as clumsy…and he said, Hayley better be pregnant, cause if she isn’t, you are.

And here we are now. And I am happy about that on many levels ;)

I thought I should combine this post and just go from event to event…so get ready for some maternity pictures, hospital pictures & newborn pictures :)

The maternity shoot was actually pretty unplanned. I was in Columbus and had my camera, and Hayley had a feeling that Laynie wanted to make her arrival before our scheduled shoot.

Love these…

The minute Richard called me to let me know they were heading to the hospital I was putting on my shoes.  Of course I had to wait a couple hours till Justin got home from school…but I was so excited!  *and surprise…Laynie decided to come about 1 month early!

Love this too:

My favorite:

Remember this shoot?? The day I posted Heidi’s maternity photos on the blog, she went into labor to deliver the cutest little “Em” I’ve even seen.  Instead of rambling on like I typically do, I thought today I would let the images speak for themselves…and I may add a tad every now and then, but come on, you know me ;)

She is so precious.

Love this one…

Oh, I just love a good feet shot ;)

*favorite*

Heidi & Nathan have created the most warm & loving home for little Emmalyn to grow up in.  It’s just picture perfect!

I’ve said it a million times, but when a family finds their “family photographer”, it makes me so happy…and when it happens to be me, well, you know.  I’ve photographed Heidi & Nathan’s wedding, maternity shoot & now little Em. To see a family begin is one of the most amazing blessings in my life.  My next shoot with Em will probably involve a 4 year old, 2 year old & 3 babies under 6 months…you know I can’t wait for that one!!!