maternity & family pictures

We had a professional photographer take maternity pictures for us when I was pregnant with Liam and a few weeks later (after Liam was born) we found out that they had been saved on one hard drive that had gone bad and all the images were lost. We were definitely disappointed because at that point there was nothing that could be done and those final special moments captured of just Nic and I awaiting the arrival of our first baby together had slipped away. While we don't have a lot of the two of us together, thankfully we were pretty good at documenting his pregnancy. 

Now as we await the arrival of our second, it felt just as important to me to capture the special bond we share as a family of three in maternity/family pictures. I don't claim that either of us are professional photographers by any means but we decided to try taking our own and I am so happy with how they turned out. There is so much love and beauty found in each one and I'll never forget this season in our lives ...

Our days with just Liam are numbered and we have been making the absolute most of them but I'm thankful that between the one-on-one dates we'll have together in the future and the love we've built over the last (almost) three years of his life, that timeless bond won't have to change even after adding a sibling to his world ...

We found a beautiful little hillside tucked by the side of a windy road to take these pictures and Liam had a blast playing in the rocks while we were there!

See what I mean?! Surround a little boy with tiny rocks to throw in the air and his day is made!

Carrying two of my babies ... 

We didn't have a very long time before the sun was going to disappear behind the hilltop and in our final 20 minutes or so, another photographer showed up with a big family that she had said she brought in from Boise for pictures that day and planned to shoot in the same location. In the moment, it was definitely frustrating giving up that spot to her because the light was completely gone by the time she was done. This was the last picture we hurried and captured before she moved on in which is why it ended up being a little out of focus with our self timer. 

However, that sweet husband of mine was determined to find a new location for us to get a few more with that beautiful golden light!

I can't even tell you how excited I am to be this little girl's mom. I know that in just a few short weeks I'll miss her kicks from the inside but I really just can't wait to meet her! 

These handsome boys of mine completely have my heart ...

Lovely work out capri tan line I'm rocking this summer ... (covers eyes in embarrassment) haha 

One of our last pictures as a family of three ...

It amazes me how much Liam has grown in the last few months. We were sent a school supply list for him this week and I can hardly believe he'll be a big PRESCHOOLER this year! That infectious smile and sweet spirit are going to make a big mark on this world, I just know it! I couldn't be more proud to be his mom!

Six weeks until baby girl's due date! We are all so excited to meet this new little person who will change our world! XO