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We all have those “forever-friends”. I don’t just mean that like a cliche… I mean the friends that you may go months without catching up with or years without being able to see- but when it happens, it seems like you never missed a beat. Lea is a friend like that. We will be friends forever. I cherish the time we get to spend together- usually only once a year.

While our times together usually consist of great dining (she’s a veggie too!), poolside cocktails and girl talk, this time was a little different. In just a few weeks she’s going to be a mama! So we talked of babies, and bellies, and parenting, swollen feet, stretch marks…. you know.

I am so excited for her and Mario. She’s going to be such a loving, adoring, attentive and dedicated mommy. I feel blessed to have been able to catch some images of this precious expectant time. Here is a peek into our session.

Doesn’t she look like she’s right out of the ‘A Pea in the Pod’ catalog?!!  Seriously.

Years ago, when Desiree married her high school sweetheart, Craig, she told her mom that she wanted to have a baby before she turned 30.   Well guess what: Desiree turns 30 on March 21. She couldn’t be cutting it any closer! The Dr. says that baby Ava could come any day. I am so excited to go back in a couple weeks to meet her. : )

Dez and Craig- I can’t wait for you to be parents. I can’t think of ANYONE I know who would make a better set of parents than the two of you. I am so excited to watch your family grow.

Here is your sneak peek!

Tom and Heliz are soon to have baby boy… (coming to the blog soon!)

Just next month this beautiful couple will become a beautiful family of three. Heliz looks absolutely great! She still sports her cute brazilian style, even while 8 months pregnant! She is absolutely adorable, and Tom adores her. They are both so excited about their soon-to-come baby boy.

Tom and Heliz- we had fun! Look… in the pictures you can’t even tell that we were all FROZEN!! Nice job. ; )

this one below is soooo my favorite!

Very soon, Jen and Travis will have their first baby girl. We all can’t wait to meet Stella.

Only a month to go! I think December will fly by for everyone I know….  except for Jen.

In just a few short weeks this will be mommy and daddy to a lucky baby girl. I am so excited for them. Having a family is my greatest blessing. It is a life-changing experience that I am grateful for everyday.

I’m going to have a new nephew soon! From the looks of it…. REALLY soon ; )

My only brother Jake, and his beautiful wife are going to have their first born baby in the next couple of weeks. They already know it is a boy, but haven’t given us the name yet. All of us in the family have made jokes about the fact that they haven’t decided on a name yet, and we have been calling him names such as: Nebukunezar, Kennisaw Mountain, Bartholomew, among many other names. They are good sports about our teasing. ; )

Laura and Jake have posted snapshots of Laura’s belly on facebook a few times, and when I saw the last ones I was afraid I might not make it there before she had the baby! Luckily, we made it.  My dad and I took a quick trip to Santa Barbara to get some shots of them “waiting for baby”.  Here is some of the sweetness…

Man o man o man do I feel lucky to have such a bunch of BEAUTIFUL pregnant women to photograph lately.  It is incredible! What’s even cooler is…. that they create beautiful babies, too! And guess who gets to photograph them!? Woooo hoooo!!!!!

Drew, Natalie and I had a lot of fun shooting their maternity session. We laughed A LOT. They are uber-adorable together and I am sure that they are going to make outstanding parents. I Can’t wait to meet baby Lola.

Thanks for making our session so much fun! Here is your sneak peek – my favorites.

…. to wait for Steele Michael.

Isn’t she a beautiful mama?!

I had lotsa fun hanging out with these two. (or should I say three?). UBER COOL people. I know you all know I love my job- and that’s favorite thing #264: I get to meet a lot of great people. These two are super gorgeous and I can’t wait to meet baby Steele.

Danielle and Jake- I look forward to much more fun in the future. “)

Can you believe how gorgeous this couple is?! Such a beautiful belly, too! They have just a few more weeks left and baby will be here… I can’t wait to meet her.
These two were so great to work with. I had a few crazy ideas for this session and they were willing to try whatever I asked. Sean even dragged his guitar around for me : ) Thanks!
Sean and Shaunda: You two are seriously adorable and I can’t wait to meet Kaedance! Here is your sneak peek. Your entire gallery will be ready within a week. ; )

Kari and Bob are having a baby in just a few weeks! WOW.  It is so fun for me to see them starting their family. I’ve known them both for a long time.  I knew them both even when they weren’t yet dating!  Kari has been my boss for about 6 years now…  Bob-O and Kari Borra…. Now Mr. and Mrs. Olsen and soon– baby Kailey.

Bob and Kari- You guys are so much fun. I hope you enjoy and remember these last few weeks of this incredible time of your lives. We all can’t wait to meet Kailey. And we can’t wait to see you be a mommy and a daddy.  xoxo

Ava will be here soon.   Courtney is almost 7 months pregnant. She is TOTALLY sportin’ that pregnant glow- LOVE IT!

Derek and Courtney- we all can’t wait to meet Ava and I am confident you will be an outstanding team of parents.  Thank you both for letting me photograph you at this special time in your lives.