Haley | Class of 2014

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This is my niece, Haley!  She is a senior this year at Social Circle High School.  She is an excellent student and super awesome chick!

For the longest time, much like most teenagers about to leave high school, Haley was undecided on what she wanted to do after high school.

So, she began to pray! :)  She asked God to show her His path for her life after high school.

A mission trip to Romania came up.  She knew immediately that was for her and that God was leading her straight into the ministry!

This summer she will travel to Romania on God's mission and return to attend Georgia Perimeter College for the next two years.  She plans to transfer to a university to become a teacher and continue her mission work.

It's hard to believe she is graduating high school this coming up year.  We are all so very proud of you and your faith!

We love you bunches Haley!
Happy Tuesday!
Love.
H.

Guess what day it is? Time for a Bump Date!

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ONLY TEN MORE WEEKS!  I am finally at the 30 week mark!

I thought it would be a cute idea to do Bump Dates every other (maybe every) Wednesday until the big day arrives.  Here is 1 of 5-ish.  :)

Recently I revealed our baby girl's name. . .I love it so much!  :)  It took us longer to decide this little girl's name than it did with RyAnne.  And I really hated the feeling of not having a name ready for her. We had several contenders but Olivia Reagan kept standing out to me.  While Trey and I were on vacation I asked him if we could just try it out for a week and see if it was a fit.  It stuck!  :)

Everyone keeps asking me if we have her nursery finished.  Nope!  We haven't even started.  I'm slightly ashamed.  I have so many cute ideas and goodies for her room but not a single photo on the wall, no paint, no trim, no curtains, no props ready for her newborn session. . .If I keep going I might have a panic attack!

Trey overheard my girlfriend and I talking about her 3 week early delivery.  He freaked out!  RyAnne was right on her due date and I think we are both assuming Olivia Reagan will be the same.  However, it's amazing how different this pregnancy is compared to RyAnne.  With that said, I am so done being pregnant!  I can barely roll over in bed.  I grunt when I put my shoes on.  When I get out of bed I feel like my feet are going to explode as they fit the ground.  My pubic bone can't handle much more.  It feels like it's got the weight of the world resting on it.  Walking up stairs, sitting, standing. . .anything it just too much.  And the truth is I just feel huge and I can't breath.  Blah.

AND if I hear another one of the following comments I might get all pregnant girl postal on someone!

rude person, "Wow, you look like you're gonna pop!"
me, "I still have over two months!"

rude person, "You look about the same size as when you delivered RyAnne."
me, "I am and I still have over two months."

rude person, "Are you pregnant?"
me, "YES!"

Makes me a little depressed that folks make these comments.  At a time in my life when I'm not feeling the most confident, why in the world would one think these comments would help or encourage me?

On to cravings!!!  lol  I want ice!  To be more specific I want Chick-Fil-A ice.  Those airy little ice cubes are ah-mazing!  No other strange cravings at this point.

Today we have our maternity/family session with Katey Penton!!!  I'm so excited!  We haven't had family photos in forever!  Which is pretty horrible!  lol  You're photographer doesn't have updated photographs of her OWN family.  Yeah, working on that!  Last time I set up an appointment for our family photographs it rained.  Then I set up another one and it rained.  And then I set up another appointment. . .Yep you guessed it!  It rained again!!!  Photographs never happened last year.

And wouldn't you know, RyAnne is just getting over pink eye and Trey came home yesterday with pink eye and on Monday I got sick with some crazy 24 hour yucky.  But you better believe we will still get dressed up and get in front of Katey's camera today!  I'm so not canceling this year.  So, just pray we can hold it together long enough for some great shots, Trey's eye doesn't look too gross, it doesn't rain, RyAnne is in the best mood, my clothes fit and we get a gorge sunset!  That's all!

Happy Bump Date!
Love.
H.

Southern Shinz | The 32 Degree Shoot!

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Last week I met at my friend's, Elanita Barfield's, new boutique, Southern Shinz for a photo shoot.  It was seriously 32 degrees that morning but our model's handled it like pros!

Her grand opening was on Black Friday and was a huge success.  She offers fabulous goodies! 
- customizable jewelry - scarves - watches - boots - designer jeans - handbags - shirts - candles -
and so much more!

There is even a room of gently used, designer brand clothing.

Elanita has done a fabulous job designing her boutique.  Southern Shinz is located just off the famous Covington Square in Morgan Plaza at 2169 Pace Street.  Her hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am until 4:00pm.

Being a small business owner myself, I understand the importance of buying local and supporting local.  Go like Southern Shinz Facebook fan page to keep up to date on new products and gift ideas this Christmas!
Happy Saturday!
Love.

H.

Lesha + Jacob | A Hard Labor Creek State Park Engagement Session

 

Meet Lesha + Jacob!  Aren't they super cute?!

 

 

They met in June when they both were logged on to the dating site.  Jacob messaged Lesha and they began chatting back and forth.  When Lesha received the message and checked out his profile, she knew exactly who he was!  Although, they attended high school together, they never knew each other back them.  About a week went by of online messaging and Jacob asked her if she would like to join him for dinner.

 

 

Their first date lasted for hours.  They sat at the restaurant and talked about their goals, values, likes and dislikes.  Lesha knew this was unlike any date she had been on before.  After their first date they realized they lived just around the corner from each other. . .they became inseperable.

 

 

Lesha went on vacation and while on vacation realized she was missing him like she had not ever missed anyone before. . .She was falling in love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacob can't keep secrets and Lesha figured this out about him rather quickly.  :)  For a week she knew something was up!

 

 

 

On September 5th, Jacob asked Lesha to stand up.  She had no idea what he was doing and was a little reluctant to stand.  When he finally got her to stand where he wanted her to he got on one knee. . .

 

 

 

 

He asked, "You know I love you?" and she said yes.  Then he asked her, "How much do you love me?"  She told him a lot.  He asked, "Enough to marry me?"  Excitedly, Lesha kept asking "Are you serious?! Are you serious?!"  And then, finally answered his question! "ABSOLUTELY!!!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lesha + Jacob will be saying their vows on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at Living Way Worship Center with a reception to follow at Honey Creek Golf Club.  I cannot wait!!!

But since we have some time before they say "I do!" how about take a peek at the rest of their romantic e-session?!  :)  Click here to view their entire gallery. http://hollylrobbinsphotography.pass.us/leshajacob/

Happy Monday! Love. H.

Katie + John | 5 years of love + life

Katie + John married five years ago in New Jersey where they grew up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Anniversary Katie + John!!!

To view their entire gallery click here. http://hollylrobbinsphotography.pass.us/katieandjohn/

Happy Fall! Love. H.