DIY Maternity Photos

What a roller coaster it’s been with maternity photos this time around.  We were elated to have Amy Hill (www.amyhill.net) agree to do them again but things have been crazy for both of us and time has been slipping away.  In that time I have gotten to the point where I feel DONE.  I’m beyond huge and find it hard to smile when someone points a camera at me.  Because of this I am no longer up for a marathon shoot, outside, in the heat, with a two year old, and an extra boulder attached to my already heavy frame.  I feel bad for not giving my belly the attention and time we devoted to it when Noah was inside but I’d rather have professional photos of the actual kid anyway.  Besides, Amy has a beautiful new daughter, Quinn, who I’m sure would rather soak up all the time she can with mommy before wedding season is in full force.

Not wanting to go completely without a family photo we decided to take a few of ourselves.  Just something to commemorate the occasion with, nothing fancy, and I think we did alright.  Thank God Walter is handy with the camera and we had such a great opportunity to get a few shots!  This was right after a 3 hour nap (thank you, Noah) so while we may all be feeling our best some of us may also have bedhead.  Here are some of our favorites -

  

  

  

  

Noah was so patient with us that we took him to a playground afterwards to thank him.  We got a few cute shots there too.  Not for the same reason but still some fun photos worth sharing.

One of my personal favorites – this is the boys giving me “a look” (when I suggest something absurd, like leaving too early or that they pose for a photo).  We have several photos of this expression through the years but it gets cuter everytime, I think Walter is getting much better at it too!

5 Responses to “DIY Maternity Photos”

  1. Lauren Says:

    Noah is looking soooo much bigger these days!!! So cute, and I love ALL of the pictures!

  2. Virginia Says:

    why didn’t you call me?? anyhow, these are fantastic. We take most of our family photos ourselves these days, with two kids, it’s quit the workout!
    You look great and yay for Noah for cooperating!

  3. Bettina Says:

    I love the kissy shots, you all are an adorable family!

  4. Melanie Says:

    BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! All four of you. :) I cannot wait to see Kate in future pics!

  5. Karen Says:

    These are great! Your husband sure is handy with the camera!

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