The tale of Forest Káel. Part 3

I think we’ve all been waiting for these photos…

Little Káel is a little over three weeks old now and he’s vibrant, full of personality, so sweet, alert, healthy, handsome, and all boy. I went over to Sam and Jessica’s house yesterday and he was all happy to see his Auntie Rivkah!

Disclaimer: This is my 1st time photographing a baby!

To be continued…

A Carolina baby Shower! (Part 2)

So… my brother and sister-in-law’s baby is due in just a few weeks. Jessica looks great, she is an absolutely beautiful pregnant woman. And she works out like crazy. She just got dreads last week, and if you know anything about Jessica.. its perfect for her.

This photo was taken just last week… we got to see him all big and chubby. so cute.

We did a baby shower for Sam and Jess last month (blog here) in Dallas with Jessica’s family.But since we all live here in South Carolina, we wanted to do a pool party/baby shower for Sam and Jess with all their friends here in the area. We had the shower at our dear friends “The Webbs” home. And we had such a great time just hanging out..

Lilly Webb skyped in from Argentina.. we miss her so much!

Nothing like a good sword fight…

And we tie dyed a ton onsies and burp clothes. oh jess…

Baby Gatlyn should be coming soon…..

A Texan Baby shower and so much more

Brandon and I joined my brother and sister in-law for a weekend in Dallas this past week. Jessica (my sister in-love) is very pregnant and due in about 8 weeks. (You can see her maternity pictures here.) She is from Dallas and her family invited us to come celebrate her baby shower in the state she loves.

We had such a fantastic time while we were there. We got to go to antique stores, we walked around the Gaylord Hotel, went swimming, spent quality time with family and lounged around.

The beginning pictures below are of Jess’ baby shower. Jess’ mom, Rebecca hired http://www.iloveflipbooks.com/ to come. We had a blast, making 7 second videos and then watching them be printed out into little flip books. Of course Jess’ baby shower was decorated in mason jars filled with flowers and antique buttons. For her baby room she is doing a 1960′s forest theme. (I can’t wait to take pictures!) We decorated with owls and birds scattered here and there. And Whole foods catered sandwiches and cupcakes.

The 2nd part of the pictures is from our day at the Gaylord Hotel and hanging out at antique stores, being ridiculous together. I took a lot of pictures in mirrors that day. It was just the mood I was in.

And yes, everything is big in Texas.

The below pictures are of us doing the flip books. They brought props and signs for us to use.

Showing our flip books off.

Game time. Kinda like musical chairs…but not.

Jess’ friends gave her old antique bible story books, that she used to read when she was a kid.

yep, I bought that.

And that too.

Here is Jess’ parents, Ruben and Rebecca

Giant chess set at the Gaylord Hotel

Yes, this is a serious situation.

I love this.

Thank you again Ruben and Rebecca for everything! We love you guys!