At the beginning of the year, I made the decision to stop offering newborn/children’s session, but I still LOVE shooting maternity sessions. Naturally, I was thrilled when Travis and Ashleigh asked me to do a session while baby Asa James was still comfortably in his momma’s belly. I can’t wait to meet this little guy… With such incredible parents, I know he’s going to be one awesome kid! Less than four more weeks of waiting to go! :)

Ashleigh, you are gorgeous!

There are few things that make me squeal quite like a pair of baby Toms.

Seriously dying.

They love each other a lot. AJ is going to be one blessed kid!

I had to include this because it is so them! Travis had me cracking up the whole shoot!

Ending with my favorite… Love this.

Happy Tuesday!

Well, that’s probably a bit of a dramatic title, but there really are days that I wonder how the heck I used to function without my iPhone. My only regret is not getting a 32gb or 64gb one… My 16gb just doesn’t really cut it. I am constantly having to delete stuff off my phone because I take SO many pictures. I’ve already warned Aaron that I WILL be buying a 64gb iPhone when we start having kids (in like 50 years) because I already take like 17 pictures of Noley everyday… I can’t imagine that getting any better with an actual child. :)

Today, I wanted to share my favorite apps because I love reading about other people’s favorites! There tend to be a lot of hidden gems out there, so hopefully, I’ll help you discover one or two. :)

Instagram – This one is probably a given for most people. I rarely ever use Instagram to take/edit my pictures, but it’s definitely the best way to share photos with friends and family!

AfterLight – (Formerly known as “AfterGlow”.) This app is how I edit about 90% of my photos. I love the filter and crop options, and it allows me to upload full size images to Instagram, instead of having to crop them down to a square. Plus, I think their branding is amazing, so I never get tired of looking at the app!

Timehop – This app is AWESOME! Timehop shows you everything you posted to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. that day in history. I loved this the last two weeks because I was able to relive wedding week, our honeymoon, and the move to Arkansas… Very nostalgic. :)

Wheel of Fortune – Okay, I realize this one makes me a total nerd, but I LOVE Wheel of Fortune. It has been a secret dream of mine to be on the show since college, and I’m praying that it will actually happen one day! This is a good substitute until the day comes, and I may or may not consider it my intense training. See… Total nerd. :)

YouVersion – There are so many benefits to having access to the Bible from anywhere. I love that YouVersion not only gives me that option, but also gives me a plethora of versions and reading plans to choose from. One of my favorite plans that I’ve found is She Reads Truth. This reading plan pairs daily Scriptures with a devotional, specifically suited for women. I am especially excited that they have a plan tailored to Holy Week, and I will be diving in as we prepare to celebrate Easter next Sunday! It’s so convenient to have this on my phone, but I also love that it’s available on the web too!

Well, those are my can’t live without apps! What are some of your favorites?! I’m sure I’m missing a couple of hidden gems out there!

Happy Monday! :)

Well, hey, How Pinteresting! It’s been a while. Thanks to Aaron being gone all of this week, I had even more time to waste on Pinterest than I normally do. And side note: I am SO ready for him to be home. The truth is that I just don’t do well flying solo… I can handle it for a day or two if I have stuff planned to keep myself busy. But longer than that? Can’t really handle it. I do have to say that my sweet friends have been so awesome to keep me company, invite me over for dinner, and go shopping with me. And thank goodness for Pinterest filling in the gaps of boredom… Especially when I’m convinced that a serial killer is in my closet, waiting for me to fall asleep. Maybe I watch a little bit too much Law & Order: SVU. Here are some of my favorite pins from this week!

This is exactly why I love McGonagal.

source: Imgur

How incredible does this roast beef look? Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, etc. Yes, please! I will be trying it ASAP!

source: Add a Pinch

I think this might be the cutest outfit for spring that I’ve seen on Pinterest.

source: Britishly Prep

I am so glad I found this pin! After shooting a wedding, my neck feels like it was run over by a truck. I’ll definitely be trying out these stretches!

source: Fit Sugar

Here’s a DIY gel manicure, using a $5.99 bottle of gel coat from Sally’s Beauty. I’d say that’s a much better deal than spending $35 a pop.

source: The Sweetest Thing

Before I get to the next pin, I have to ask, who watched this season of The Biggest Loser and the finale this week? OH MY WORD. This week was the reason that this is my favorite show of all time. Just in case some of y’all haven’t gotten around to watching the finale yet, I won’t give anything big away. But I can I just say, HOLY LISA. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone look so good at a finale as she looked. She was one of my favorites who went home pretty early in the season, but she kicked some serious butt on her own and now looks phenomenal. Lisa, if you’re reading this, which you’re obviously not, I love you and want to be like you when I grow up.

Okay, back to the pin… This is an interval workout that Dolvett (Biggest Loser trainer) designed that can be done at home!

source: The Biggest Loser Pinterest Board

All end with this gem. Yes.

source: Jon Acuff’s Twitter

Happy weekend, y’all! :)

  • March 22, 2013 - 9:58 am

    Stephanie - ME TOO! Oh my gosh I loooove biggest loser. I was blown away by Lisa. That has got to be the best show on TV, hands down.ReplyCancel

  • March 26, 2013 - 12:02 pm

    Crimson - BTW. I just saw this but last week I went out and bought the stuff for the DIY gel manicure? Oh my good grief that stuff works. Literally, normally when I paint my nails they either chip later that day or the next day, GUARANTEED. Well, I painted my nails on Friday and 5 days later they still look PERFECT. Magic. Just wanted you to know that it is a completely successful pin.ReplyCancel