My first Maternity Session

For the past few months we've been trying to decide if we wanted to hire another photographer to record our Pregnancy (maternity images) our Kaleb's birth (Birth Story).

Both had their own merits, but finally decided upon the Birth Story (to be captured by our very talented photog friend - Ashley Perez) because we knew we'd want images anyway, and this way, Blake wont have to be there through his lens. He can just be there with me.

So with that decided, Blake and I still wanted a few images of my bump. So after our Barrera baby shower, we pulled to the side of the road on the way down the hill and had a mini photo shoot!

What do you think?

I'm still getting used to being in front of the camera at this point.

20 minutes later, I was loving it.  This actually didn't hurt while lying, but getting up was beeotch.

I love how Blake got the bump and the ring.

So very happy.

Holding him. <3

This one is in Kaleb's room. 

I really love this one too.

and a little timer magic, and we both smiled for this beauty. This image is also in Kaleb's room.

It really was tons of fun playing the subject, and very hard not to try to take over and set up all the shots… I actually may have tried, but Blake was awesome and lovingly told me to back off. :D

We're all done with Kaleb's nursery, and I so want to share that with you, but first: the Barrera Baby Shower!… next time. :D

Memorial Day 2011

Ok, so … its been over a month, but I still wanted to share some fun images from our ward Memorial Day Picnic. :D

 Freesia and I made this very patriotic cake for the picnic (it was going to be cake balls, but… eh. We were tired.)

Also, for some reason I have NO pictures of Jordan and Freesia… But they were there and we love them. :-)

Blake had lots of fun beating down the kids from his Sunday School class...

…see how proud he is? :D

 We even got to spend some time with Kara and her little doll, Evie. 

Another friend from church, Kim, is also expecting her first! Her little girl is due to arrive this August. :D

Love this Bump picture. <3

 This is Morgan, Kim's hubby/Blake's fellow Daddy-to-be. 

Such a fun day! (and F.Y.I. - my shirt says "Bellies are always in Style")

This Memorial day also happened to be my father's birthday! I neglected to bring my camera to his place (again!) but enjoy this favorite "Dad classic"

Its about 6 years old, but still my favorite! I love you, Dad!

Blake the Graduate!

This past Sunday was Blake's graduation ceremony at Cal State Fullerton.
Hes considered himself "graduated" since December, when he took his last final, but he finally got to "walk" and I was very excited for him.

He truly earned his Bachelors in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising. (YAY BLAKE!)

Thank You!

His family was at the ceremony, including Mom and Dad, Jordan and Freesia, Quinn and Becky and Vance and Melissa. We were so very thankful they made the trip to be with us on Blake's day.

This ones for Mom and Dad!

Especially since we didn't have any ticket and basically "snuck" in at the last minute. (they let us in)
Blake's family had to sit in the very back (so sad) but I grabbed my baby belly and walked around the front and center of the seats until someone said I could have a seat they were saving. :D

Yes, I'm milking it. No, I don't care. My feet hurt, and I got the see my Blake graduate up close and personal. :D

My goodness, he's handsome!

We were only missing Jillian, Kyle and Becca, who were in Utah welcoming the newest addition to their family, Baby Paul Michael Gardner. (Hello, Paul! We love you.)

Welcome to the family, little one! <3

After the ceremony we had a mini photo shoot. 

(by the way, Dad was the photographer the entire time, I did grab my camera but didn't use it much. Thanks Dad!)

Brothers and the Wives.

Its the Greens! (all 5 couples.)

aww, Parental love.  

Our growing (and successfully educated) family

LOVE HIM!

Brothers.

The Ladies. 

After we left the Campus, we all went to my Dad's house for a super yummy BBQ! I, unfortunately, didn't take ANY pictures there, but it was lots of fun.

There were cupcakes, decorations, sour patch kids, hot dogs, peach soda, hot wings, frog eye salad (brought and made by Blake's fantastic mother) enchiladas, family and friends. It was so nice to be with family and celebrate with Blake.

My Dad is awesome.

But Sunday was all about the Blake and I could not be more proud of my husband. He worked so hard and sacrificed a lot for us and our family. 

I absolutely adore you, Blake. 

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

Our new personal blog

Its time.

I'm LDS, I'm going to be a mom, I'm pretty sure its mandatory I have a personal blog.
Plus, I don't want to inundate our photo blog with all the personal stuff I now want to write about and share.

Don't worry, I'll still post a few personal things on the photo blog here and there, but this is now the main Green Family web-o-sphere.

Welcome.

(and don't forget to update your blog roll!)

What I'm going to go munch on now.