If you can believe it, we are on the last two weeks before my daughter becomes a mom and I become a Grammy. It all zoomed by so fast…….
This YEAR zoomed by so fast.
I don’t even know what to say……but wow!
Our beautiful cousins hosted her baby shower at the Church Jason and I got married in. They made all the decorations and put it all together. They did an amazing job. It was a wonderful shower with lots of family and friends.
I have not been doing much photography lately (aka…I’m rusty!). There has just been too much going on. I visited my sister for her 50th birthday end of June. We had the girls for the month of July. I’ve helped Sydney shop and get rooms ready. Baby has a place here and at her boyfriends, but Sydney is official living at his house now.
Through my hidden tears while she packed, I told myself this is what kids do. They grow up and move out. In my head I am so proud of her, but my heart misses her more than anything. I get the empty in empty nesters now. It’s not a room that is empty, it is a place inside your soul.
But she is opening a new and exciting chapter and I am so happy for her. Motherhood! I have watched her week to week grow and change – both physically and emotionally. Pregnancy is an amazing transformation.
So, here we are. All ready for baby…and now we wait.
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Woo hoo first to comment! The waiting game is tough. Can’t believe you waited 10 1/2 months for me. Glad you got the pics finally posted. Love n miss you ❤
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I know! Well…you were worth every second and I am glad you were a Friday baby. Love and miss you! So proud of you! You are doing to do GREAT and be a wonderful Mommy. 🙂
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Beautiful photos and exciting times for all…..I’m sure it’s hard to wait for the big day 🙂 They do grow up fast!
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I know! I feel like I am going to blink and the baby will be a toddler before I know it. Hopefully it won’t go that fast, but I will be sure and grab my camera just in case. 🙂
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Such a sweet post! Best wishes for your family. 🙂
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Thanks John! We are anxious! But I’m sure my next post will be a baby!
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Good, that means you’ll be back!! Keep Fred in the loop. 😉
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I posted a pic of Brownie on Instagram. She was helping Sydney try out the newborn sling. http://instagram.com/p/c9cKtdB7wu/#
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Yaaaaaaay you posted! Angelia, it’s so ironic but I was just thinking of you this past weekend and missing your posts. And VIOLA! You posted!
What AWESOME photos!
I can FEEL you excitement and anticipation, as I would be too.
Love, love, love that photo of the different size shoes!
PRICELESS!
Wishing you and your family the very best!
Have a super week, my friend!
X
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How sweet Ron! Thank you for thinking of me. Every Thursday, I think I am going to post! And every Thursday it whizzes by with no post. UGH. I am coming to realize I have an aversion to my desk because I work at the same desk all day. I am now begging for a lap top. 🙂 I have been following your adventures in New York and loving your new camera. 🙂
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Awwww…so exciting! Love the name!
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She will have the same first two initials as me….A.E. 🙂
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Oh my! Beautiful photos. It’s hard waiting. We have 5 weeks before Killian is due to make his appearance, and I’m so amazed by the differences in Molly’s second pregnancy. I’m so happy for you, you will love being a grandma. I sure do!
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Cute, cute name! She is moving right along! I am super happy to be a Grandma. I wanna be like you! 🙂
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So sweet! The time has gone by so fast. I know all of you are excited. You summed up the empty nest perfectly.
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Thanks Patti! I really thought I had the college years to get through and be more prepared when it happened but life had other plans. I guess I should have known. I grew up way too fast as well and moved out at 17yrs old. 🙂 Paybacks?
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They do keep that space inside our souls, don’t they? The good news is you are close enough to spend time with her and the baby.
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That is the heart break of having children, isn’t it? And it is good news that she is close. I am very lucky in that regard. 🙂
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Gorgeous photos! How exciting! Bet you already have the camera ready for baby’s arrival 😀 Best wishes to your family as you start a wonderful new chapter!
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Thank you so much! I actually need to get my hospital camera bag ready! I plan on doing the labor and delivery photos for them. I have been reading up where to stand and what lenses to use. I am hoping the photos will be something precious they can cherish for years and years. 🙂
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Aw. Coming fast! I keep telling myself that though my house will be quieter soon it also will have a special new visitor before long. Get ready Grammy : )
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Thanks G! I am so super excited for both of us and I am glad I have a blog buddy to share it with. 🙂
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You are soooooo not rusty! I love the shot with g-i-r-l and AVERY! YAY! What a fabulous name. Best and good luck to all. Enjoy! Congrats! And… YAY!
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Thanks so much Gemma! I love it too. The first time I heard it…I KNEW it was the perfect name for that little girl. And Sydney is using my (and her) middle name. Averey Elizabeth 🙂
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She’s beautiful! 🙂 Can’t wait for the photos of Avery. 🙂
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Hi Larissa! I have no doubt I will be sharing tons and tons of photos of her. I will probably get camera tunnel syndrome. 🙂
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well, your rusty sure looks good…this was a beautiful moment you shared. love the last one with the blocks and baby’s name. cute. 🙂
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Awww..these are beautiful snaps..the photo with a set of baby shoes in between theirs is just so hart warming!! lovely ❤
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Na-ah Angelia, she looks so the same as she was then. And Na-ah Angelia, you take pictures as expertly as you do all the time.
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