I have had the distinct priviledge of sharing parts of our life with you. And you all have no idea how encouraging it is to hear your comments when it comes to photography or renovations or even when it comes to sharing the everyday humdrum. I also have the honor of giving you a little insight into my friends and families lives…which can be a little hairy at times (yes, I now hear…PROMISE THIS WON’T GO ON THE BLOG…or…DON’T YOU POST THIS PHOTO!….from people quite often) but I also know that your comments worm their way into the hearts of my nearest and dearest and they appreciate them too. I am saying this all because I feel like this post is kinda a coming of age.
Let me explain.
You all know my friend Julia. She sang at our wedding. Then I posted about her own wedding ages ago. There was a time we took a mini vacation together with other friends. I have talked about how she threw parties, and even a baby shower for me and shopped with me, and how we all got pregnant together. (not together mind you…just at the same time-ish). Heck, I’ve even divulged her maternity photos, her delivery plans and the baby shower I threw for her. There is very little that you don’t know about this girl.
And then this weekend happened.
Her little boy was born. Ethan William Anderson.
And now it feels like this blog is not just a glimpse into my life but into those whom I love. And I get to share this with you. whom I also have fallen for 🙂
So without further adieu, let me show you some of the photos I was able to snap this past weekend while I wasn’t oohing and awwing over this little guy.
Her water broke on Saturday night at 3 in the morning. I guess that is technically Sunday morning but whatever. Ethan was born at 2:37 in the afternoon after only about thirty minutes of pushing. He weighed in at 7 pounds and 10 ounces and was super cute. I guess he was even cuter to me because I never got to hold a seven pounder before. Well…I guess I did. That’s probably how much Will weighed in the second trimester 🙂 Note to self – do not eat pork willynilly during next pregnancy.
I am so happy for Jules and Jade. It’s amazing how much joy I can have for someone else. And unbelievable how much I already love someone elses child. And I am constantly reminded to thank God for all the beautiful and healthy people in my life…that includes you, little Ethan! And yes, it’s okay to say that you hate Julia for looking so dang good after giving birth. I know I did.
After only 30 minutes of pushing?!?!?! …I’d love to be that lucky when I give birth! And you’re right, I’m completely jealous of how much she is glowing after pushing a human out of her hoo-ha!!! lol Thanks so much Katie for sharing this intimate moment with us. And Will…can we say stud muffin in training???? So cute!
xoxo
Awwww he’s so precious! And 30 minutes of pushing? It’s stories like hers that give me hope that I might actually survive that whole childbirth thing.
And that picture of his feet? Adorable!
Oh my goodness those pictures of Ethan are beautiful. They capture the sheer awe of those moments. Julia looks absolutely GORGEOUS. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment.
PS. I have to add you look pretty great yourself there in those pics. If I hadn’t seen your pregnancy shots I wouldn’t have believed you were carrying a little person not that long ago.
wow she looks really beautiful and right after giving birth! Katie i am very much in love with your photograph skills. I am interested in getting a new (for the first time very nice) camera. so i have some questions for you. What kind do you have? how long did it take you to pick the right one? did you take any photography classes to learn how to use your camera? im afraid that im going to spend a lot of money on a camera and not really know how to use it.
Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing Katie! Little Ethan is adorable!
Don’t you just want to hate girls like her with easy labors? Too bad she and her baby are so cute and loveable. You and Will are darling too! You look fab, Mama.
Beautiful pictures! Your friend looks fantastic after giving birth. This also gives me hope! I love the pic of all 4 of you. Best wishes 🙂
These pictures are Awesome! You really did a great job. Especially considering you were in a hospital room with icky lighting.
Also, I finally realized why Julia looks so familiar to me. She was in my major at UGA… what a small world! Congratulations to her! Ethan is Adorable and I only hope when I have babies that it only takes me 30 minutes to push them out!
Wow, Katie. I think these are your best photo’s yet! I’m also a photographer and i enjoy your photoshoots you do and watching you grow as a photographer, these are so great, and they will cherish these forever. especially since you took them! beautiful. 🙂
hi katie! allie here, a newbie on your blog. just wanted to say thank you for sharing the pictures, especially the first one. your friend looks serene, peaceful, and beautiful. hope all is well =)
He is so precious! And, who looks that good after just having a baby?!?!
Um, Katie? I’m due at the end of OCtober… will you come to Massachusetts to photograph my little one and take pictures that make me look that good after delivery? And my goodness is that babe adorable!!
Gorgeous shots of the new family! I love what you said about not believing how much love you could have for others. Before I had my son (with a heck of a lot more than 30 minutes of pushing…geesh!), I would be extremely happy for new parents. Since having him, I am amazed at how much my heart explodes for new parents! It’s like you get to experience that rush of love that you had when they handed you your own little one all over again through them. Just another amazing change that comes from parenthood!
What a gorgeous little boy!! The pictures are beautiful!
I don’t hate her. Maybe envy a bit! She looks positively radiant. Congratulations to all. 🙂
What a gorgeous family! And thank you for allowing us to hate on Julia for looking SO DARN AMAZING right after giving birth. Thats…. insane
What stunning pictures, Katie! Congratulations to your friend Julia – she is a beautiful Mom and has the most adorable new little guy!
Beautiful pictures!
Such lovely photos! Julia is gorgeous in the first one, and Katie you look great! And of course your little boys are both adorable 🙂
Just thought I should tell you – you probably wanted to say “without further ado” not adieu. Adieu means farewell, ado means fuss. Like Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing 🙂
Thanks everyone! I was so glad that Katie was there to capture these sweet memories for me. Don’t envy me too much though… those pix are deceiving. I finally had to do the epidural cuz my back labor was excruciating! And the only reason I pushed him out so quickly was because the epidural was only half-way effective. Haha! At least we have our little man now (glad he’s on the outside finally!)
Your right Pana. Dang spellcheck. I’m misspelled if I do and misspelled if I don’t.
And I am pretty sure I just misspelled “misspelled” 🙂
XO – k