We got a new toy. Yup…it’s hard to add to an arsenal of DIY weaponry that we have…but surprisingly we had no paint sprayer…and thankfully we had a budget of $300 from Lowe’s Creative Ideas Magazine for a room makeover…so we decided that it would be worth the investment to chip in a hunk of our own change to get a paint sprayer. It’ll be especially helpful seeing as how 75% of the painting in that room can be sprayed.
In other news…I made a pie. My first. And it was delicious…crust from a box and all.
Lastly – I am obsessing over this lastest newborn shoot. The beautiful mama and new daddy were officially my ‘farthest-to-travel’ coming all the way from Ethiopia just so I could take their photos 🙂 Not really but that’s what I say when I need a self-esteem boost. They were coming to Atlanta to deliver and I am so glad that they entrusted me with capturing their first moments with new little Ryan.
Oh and prepare to be jealous – yes this girl is gorgeous and yes she looks like that just days after giving birth.
And they also get the award for ‘favorite-outtake-at-a-newborn-shoot’ when the cutie threw up all over and while mommy was wiping him clean, he reached up and touched her face….like saying ‘thanks mom for having my back’.
Babies are awesome. I need to find a photographer for when I give birth. Because I am fairly certain I will want some photos 🙂
Those pictures made me smile… they are adorable! Beautiful mama, beautiful baby, and talented photographer!!
Those are gorgeous! Great work!
Great pictures! I love them all, so touching and sweet!
This post made me so happy!! So…my MIL and my friend’s husband both work for Greco (oh, also my neighbor!). I’m looking forward to hearing how you like your paint sprayer 🙂 Also, I hope you continue to make delicious pies! It looks amazing (especially for a first attempt, wowee!) Finally, those pictures are so amazing and gorgeous. You really should be proud. I love the second one, and I am completely in awe. They look like they are sharing a funny secret or inside joke. You completely captured the emotions and deep, deep connection between the mother and baby. I hope you are having a good week!
Beautiful photos! That pie looks pretty great as well!
Beautiful photos! Loved the outtake! I’m going to need to find a photographer, too, Katie. I would love it to be you, but Georgia is a long trip to take (from Michigan) with a newborn. Guess I’ll have to take my own pictures! They won’t be as professional but baby pictures are always cute, right? 🙂
OH MY WOWWW!!!! Those are amazing photos. Amazing baby and mommy!! Wow.
Wow Great Pie ……..lattice crust on your first try!!! You’re a natural pie maker!
The outtake would be my favorite! It’s beautiful!
So beautiful! I had a home birth with my daughter and my doula took pictures that were amazing. I absolutely treasure them (all done very tastefully and the picture of me holding my daughter right after she was born is my favorite. I am so looking forward to that again!
Gorgeous photos! I had a home birth with my daughter, and my doula took pics during and just after she was born (all very tastefully done) and they are some of my most treasured images. Excited for you!
1. I always wanted one of those sprayers!
2. That pie looks absolutely amazing! It looks so pefect that it looks face.
3. I love those photoshoot photos, you’ve got serious talent, girl!
Have a great day, KT! 🙂
Your photos are so beautiful! What a gorgeous momma and baby, too sweet. That pie looks delish!
Aw, that little one is adorable. My mom just got that sprayer too! She painted A LOT of white picket fence with it…! She watched some how-to video and it showed using it inside but she doesn’t know how to do it without getting it EVERYWHERE [maybe because of the wind -but it went everywhere]. I would love to see how using it indoors works out! Great job on the pie.
Those newborn photos just melted my heart. Oh my goodness.
Those pictures are AMAZING! What a treasure for that family! You go girl!!
Beautiful mama and newborn!! I wish I’d have looked that good and thought to get dressed up for a photo shoot! HA, I was just functioning, getting through each day.
Your pie looks delicious too!
This photographer used to live near me and is now in ATL. She does great work. http://www.laurabrettphotography.com/
those photos are stunning. So beautiful!
Thanks for making me cry at work! 😛 Those are such beautiful shots! I seriously teared up. I’m getting married in 24 days, so the whole “becoming a family” thing has been on my mind a lot. And these photos just bring such warmth to my heart! I’m excited to someday (maybe soon!) be a mommy 🙂
Katie – I know it’s not in your neck of the woods, but check out http://www.cincinnatibirthphotography.com/ for some amazing birth photograhpy ideas from a fab team of photogs here in Cincinnati. It’s also so much fun to read the birth stories Melanie & Kelly have up on that site. Good luck!
Nice sneak peeks, but I can’t wait to see that whole photo shoot!!! I can tell it is going to be amazing. I may just have to make a trip to Atlanta when our time comes.
Um…. Those pictures are absolutely adorable!!! I cannot wait to see the rest!!
Katie,
1. WOW SO insanely jealous over your paint sprayer (words I thought I would never say). I’ve been lusting over one for the past several months but I’m nervous to pull the trigger (pun not intended). I would love to know what you think of it!
2. That pie looks amazing
3.Those pictures are ADORABLE!
aww, those are so sweet! i’d be happy to be your photographer! but alas, i live all the way in Missouri…boo.
oh my… I’m 29 weeks pregnant and maybe it’s the hormones, but that last picture made me cry. just so beautiful and sweet. can’t wait to meet my little guy 🙂
Those photos are so beautiful and touching that I am now crying at work, and I am not a crier.
Every time I see a new baby I want another one of my own, Thanks Katie for making me want another baby….LOL
Such sweet photos! So this is random b/c I’ve been reading your blog for years, but maybe only commented 3 or 4 times, but you should totally check out my cousin as a photographer for when your new little one arrives. I say that not only b/c my cousin is a great photographer, but mainly b/c I feel like you guys would COMPLETELY (yes, all caps) hit it off! Like probably be best friends. You guys are both fun and quirky and have a passion for frugal house wares/projects, etc. She has a little boy that’s Wills age and they live in Canton, just outside of Atlanta, so probably not far form you right? Anyways, her name is Jessica Bunch and her website is http://www.ninemusesphotography.com.
And have fun with that sprayer! I absolutely love mine, except when it’s time to clean it.
Wow, Katie! Those newborn photos are simply amazing! Great job in capturing such warmth and love.
Wow, such gorgeous pictures! They just melt your heart 🙂
Your pie looks yummy! Good thing it’s almost lunchtime! 🙂
The photos are beautiful!
Your pix are beautiful. You have such a great eye! But, since you suggested you might need a photog for your own little one, might I suggest a friend? http://www.lindseyamiller.com She’s amazing!
That last photo makes me want to cry it’s so sweet. I wish I lived down south so you could do my photos!
What room?!!!!!!!
Love the photos! They are really beautiful.
Love all the gorgeous photos!
Ohh the last picture made me cry! I so hope I have another one… in a few years!
The newborn photos are gorgeous!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness, that last shot is just breaking my heart!! LOVE 🙂
oh my goodness, those photos make me want to have another baby! SO sweet! Love. Also, that pie is making my mouth water. Time to go to Publix and get some Mrs. Smith’s (mine would be inedible)
Mmmm what kind of pie? Do you have a recipe? Looks delish! And those pictures are amazing, great work!
i feel like this baby is interacting SO much more than any of my four did after birth. goodness. such beautifulness. i kind of want another (kiddo #4 is only 10m, and i think we’re done. i mean- God may have other plans, but i THINK we’re done. and in about a year i’ll be helping in the nursery at church to feed that baby fix i’ll probably forever have from here on out). i think that we’re all like ‘whoa, did that just happen?!’ and sleep for about two weeks. (i’m really hoping that the VBAC plans work for you!- i had preclampsia the first two kids so no choice for the first two- and then stuck after that. BUMmer)
I am so jealous of your paint sprayer! I was actually debating trying an ombre paint treatment in our room, but I didn’t think we could make it work well enough without a sprayer. Can’t wait to hear what you think.
P.S. I love pie, and yours looks LOVELY.
That one of mama & baby smiling at each other…precious!! You do a fantastic job, Katie!
It’s strawberry…I didn’t use a recipe…I just sortof mixed up a can of strawberry pie filling, a bag of frozen strawberries, and some sugar and then a box mix for the crust. Dangerous to not use a recipe but I like living on the edge 🙂
xo – kb
you’re awesome! 🙂 Look at you go!
Just saw this article and thought of you!
http://jezebel.com/5905480/bacon-dangler-needed-asap
Mmmmmmm bacon
omg!! I had to read that ethiopia sentence twice!! you joker!
second pic is adorable!
That little pic of baby Ryan reaching up to his mom just absolutely crushed me. Female hormones in hyperdrive 🙂
They really did come from Ethiopia…just not solely for me 🙂
xo – kb
WOW!!! What an amazing transformation…and it isn’t even complete. Really nice work. I am now lusting after that paint sprayer.
So beautiful! I had a home birth with my daughter and my doula took pictures that were amazing. I absolutely treasure them (all done very tastefully and the picture of me holding my daughter right after she was born is my favorite. I am so looking forward to that again!