Clary is what I like to call my unexpected blessing.  She is our fourth child and second girl.  I remember the day I found out I was pregnant.  It was late morning and I was getting ready to head out to the studio when I noticed the pregnancy test box.  I’m not sure why I still had one in the house or when it was bought, but I knew I was late so just to ease my mind I took it.  Never in a million years did I think I’d see 2 pink lines.  I was floored.  So much so that I actually screamed.  Thank goodness no one was home but me because I was in full panic mode!  Did I mention this is number four? She was so good to me while I was carrying her.  I never swelled or got nauseated.  She grew straight out like a bowling ball and she let me continue shooting sessions till the last month!

When we got to the hospital I knew it would be a quick labor (or I hoped) because all mine were.  A few hours later….it was time to push.  She came out fast!  And boy did she scream at us!  🙂

fabulous photography by my sweet friend and fellow photographer, Melanie Merkling

What did we do before smart-phones?  All the moments were able to capture in such ease that before were missed.  I’m so glad Andy remember to do a little video on that phone!

Clary Anne.  Such a healthy, pink screamer.  🙂

I just love this face.  Now that she is here I can’t imagine our family without her.  Funny how that works, huh?

Sometimes (well, all the time really) you just never know how the session is going to go with a 4 year old….but she was great!  She gave me plenty of every emotion.  🙂 🙂

I have truly enjoyed photographing this sweet girl during her first year!  It’s always crazy to see how much my little clients change between the 1 year session and turning 2.

It’s always fun when the furry family members join in on the pictures.  This sweet girl did great the whole session!

These girls were so much fun!  At 36 weeks pregnant I was surprised I was still able to squat to get some of these shots.  Their mom made a joke about me going into labor in the woods…which definitely could have classified as a natural birth!  🙂