my maternity shoot

While I was back in Mississippi visiting friends and family, I had the opportunity to have my sweet friend, Nicole, take my maternity pictures. I am so so so pleased with them! It was a HOT day in June, but we powered through it and got some great photos that I will be able to keep forever. Something about the first pregnancy. This has been one of the sweetest times in my life. Even though pregnancy is starting to get a little uncomfortable and draining, I really do love being pregnant. It's been an easy one I'd say. Almost 6 weeks (more or less) until Carter is here and our world is ROCKED!

 I was so excited to have my friend, Kayla, come along for the session. We three had so much fun together. Lots of laughs and lots of memories.. We started out at Nicole's house and chatted for a bit before we got started. We began the shoot with some bare belly shots… Sorry to disappoint ;) ... Those won't be on any post even though they were some of my favorites.. Probably my all time favorite was a silhouette in front of a (closed!) window. It completely shows off your baby bump in the best way! If you've been on Pinterest before, Im sure you know exactly what Im talking about.

We then loaded up Rosie and headed to Southern Roots Nursery just down the road. Its the quaintest little spot you can find around Hernando, MS! I was so thrilled they let us shoot there! Photos galore coming your way!

After our nursery pictures, we headed back near Nicole's house to a path that she knew about. These are my favorite backgrounds. The sun hit perfectly and it was beautiful over there!

So I know Nicole and her husband Tyler are focusing on video right now, but this girl has major talent in the photography category!! Please go visit her personal blog and their business blog, 314 Productions (that is their Facebook page)! Thank you, Nicole, for capturing such a precious time in our life! You were amazing!!

Next stop, newborn pictures. If you can't tell… I love pictures!

Victoria

i went to mississippi?

That's right! So it's obviously been a good week since my last post. Rosie and I covered a lot of miles since then. I decided to make a quick trip home to do a couple things that needed to be finished so that we can sell my house back home. Just moving things out and making sure it's ready to go. Hopefully more on that in the next few weeks!

So that meant Tuesday night, I planned to leave Wednesday morning after spin class. I was so excited to get back home for a couple of days. Nick didn't get to make the trip with training and all, but Rosie was at my side the whole time. Now, that we are married and moved away, visits home are JAM PACKED. We get pulled in 10,000 different directions, which totally makes us feel loved, but once we get home, I need a day to recover.

I was able to go eat at a couple of my favorite places and spend time with my family. I was so excited to spend the day with my friend, Kayla, on Thursday. Sometimes, just sitting in the same room is what the heart needs! We decided to try out a new class at the gym where she is a member that evening. It brought me back to our cosmetology school days when we would take Tae Bo after we got out of school. So funny!

I was needing some country scenery in my life so when I went to visit with Nick's mom, Mrs. Jan, I took a short run on their land. It's beautiful and it always brings me back taking walks with Nick during the first days of our dating relationship. Those memories are so precious. Rosie felt like a wild animal as she rolled in mud, sniffed everything in sight, and barked at the miniature horses and cows.  A dog's life! (Hey Jon Sharman- I'm thinking One Year pictures here!! ;) )

Since I am always on the go when I am in Senatobia, I decided to let my grandparents babysit Rosie. I didn't know how attached that pup is to me. A little part of me thinks it is cute, but I do want a well adjusted dog. Howling while I am gone is not well adjusted. I think she finally gave up after 30 minutes. I hope so at least. We also found out that she is very protective, also. Lucy, Trenton's Boston Terrier, has seriously turned into a mean dog. It probably doesn't help that we pester her non stop. She gets REALLY mad when we play with her and jumps at us while growling ferociously. Rosie wouldn't have it when Lucy was around me. Let's just say I ended up with a guard dog.

 This is what I saw when I came to pick Rosie up from my grandparents.

 Sweet Captain and Rosie during quiet time one morning.

Saturday, I went to dinner with Mom, Trenton, and Jessica (Trenton's girlfriend). We had a yummy dinner at Kubla Khan and had fun looking around for shoes in Southaven. We were all so tired that we went home early. It was so good to spend time with them. I am excited to spend a few weeks home while Nick is in training. 

Sunday, I decided to get on the road earlier than planned, so I ended up missing out on going to Lifepoint. We went for breakfast to Crackerbarrel with my grandparents. Always an adventure with that crew! I love them for it! :)

We were sad to leave but I was really ready to see my husband. We have less than a month before the training and separation starts. We are going to make this last month very special. I am so excited to have 9 days with him after graduation without school or training. I am hoping we are going on a little getaway during that time, but we shall see!

Sorry so long, but it has been a whirlwind this past week! Hope your Wednesday goes by quick so you can get closer to the weekend! Have a good one!

Victoria