In about 2 months, my extended family is going to be growing by one sweet little boy, thanks to my big brother and my sister-in-law.  I cannot wait to meet him!  He is going to be such a loved and welcomed addition to the family.  Not only is he going to have the greatest aunt in the world, but he’s also got a pretty fabulous mom, dad, brother, and sister who are waiting and ready to meet him.

Seriously, this family is amazing.  And I’m not just saying that because it’s my brother.  They love and serve God in all that they do, and it’s just really neat to see a family that showers love on everyone around them.

Kathy is beautiful, plain and simple.

And isn’t her backyard gorgeous?!  All of these photos were taken in and around her yard.  We doubled up her maternity session with a good old fashioned family cookout.  James grilled the most delicious salmon (seriously, my mouth is watering right now just thinking about it.)

It was a great night.  I cannot wait to meet you, little baby-with-almost-a-name-but-it’s-not-set-in-stone!

If I had to describe this couple in just one word, I would use the word happy. It was such a joy to spend the morning with them! I am so excited to see them become parents for the first time in just about six weeks. Although part of me finds that so hard to believe because I’ve known Caleb since he was about 8 and I’ve known Audria since she was in high school (or maybe even jr. high…) Caleb is the little brother of one of my very best friends, and even though he is all grown up now and has a family of his own, in my mind he’s still Staci’s kid brother. I think he’ll always be 10 in my heart of hearts.

But looking these pictures totally snaps me out of 1993.  Caleb’s all grown up now with a beautiful wife and a baby boy on the way.  There is no doubt in my mind that he is going to be an incredible father, just like I’m sure he’s an incredible husband.  Just look at how he looks at Audria!

I think that’s why I love so many of their photos (and I’m about to share a whole bunch…I just couldn’t narrow it down!)  They were so natural and comfortable with each other.  They were seriously a photographers dream and made my job so easy.

Now let’s talk about Audria for a minute.  She is gorgeous!  I mean really, it just isn’t fair.  I told her that she’s the kind of pregnant woman that others sort of want to hate except you can’t because she’s just so sweet and beautiful on the inside and out.  I grow like 14 chins when I’m pregnant, but not Audria!  She has the cutest belly and looks amazing.

I just have to share a couple more of both Caleb and Audria.  I love these three, all taken within just a few seconds of each other.

They are just so happy.  And so in love.  And so excited about meeting their son.  And I am happy and excited right along with them.