Three Weeks Old

The sweetest little boy that you ever did see...well at least his mother thinks so. :D I've decided to do a mini shoot of our little boy once a week. Just a few simple shots to see him grow...and grow he has. Three weeks out of the oven and he's already losing that "newborn" look. And did i mention he rolled over? At 20 days old!!! We've created a little monster.

always hungry...just like his daddy.

little piggies.

our long limbed baby.

always squirming.

our curious little man.

Family

I was mortified when I realized Gavin was two weeks old and we STILL didn't have a family portrait!!! But let me tell you, having a new born sucks the productivity right out of your day. So even though it was 105 out with about a MILLION percent humidity, we snapped a few quick shots of our little family. I hope you enjoy.

Gavin Cooper Bischof

On July 30th, the most amazing gift was bestowed upon my husband and I. At 2:34 in the afternoon, Gavin Cooper Bischof entered this world with the most anticipated cry. Since then I think I shed more tears (most happy, others as a helpless new parent) than in my entire life. This past Friday, he turned one week old. After I popped a few pain meds, my husband and I braved the humidity and heat to capture our precious new born. Being the son of photographers, you would think he would be the ideal model...no such luck. But I must admit, I would take how well behaved he is over a few "perfect" pictures. Though I'm hours behind on sleep, each time I hold our little boy I am more amazed and more humbled by this incredible gift God has graced us with. Here's a taste of our photo shoot.

Are we there yet?

today is the day our little gavin was suppose to arrive. of course, like many first time pregnancies...notorious for being late...he isn't here. after today's bridal chattanooga bridal show (which i thoroughly enjoyed)...i am ready to dive back into photography. taking a maternity leave and missing the entire wedding season was painful....watching all these beautiful wedding i couldn't capture. but you never know how a first time pregnancy is gonna go...and i didn't want to have to back out of a contract because i was on bed rest. thankfully, i have been blessed with a very healthy pregnancy...and i'm praying delivery.

my husband was able to lend a hand to emily, from boutique couture (who i HIGHLY recommend) in today's bridal show. i was a bride just over a year ago...and she was THE best sales person...meaning she didn't try to sell me on anything. she was never pushy and is a FABULOUS stylist. and if you are anything like me...and have to try on the same dress four or five different times...because you just can't choose between two...she is SOOO good and when she sees you coming...she's already grabbing "your" dress and taking it to a dressing room for you.

-my wedding dress from boutique couture-

best wishes to all you brides-to-be. all the stress pays off when you walk down that isle to meet your best friend and start your lives together. waking up next to my husband every morning is still the best feeling.

much love.

Engagement

Who doesn't love a beautiful sunset at the beach?