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26 weeks

This week has so been full. Full of late nights, lots of changes, and lots of celebrating. 
Travis and I went to an All American Rejects and Eve6 concert. We lasted til about 11pm and we were done. It was a great concert and I was happy to see Travis have a good time. He was gettin’ down with his fist pumpin’ self.
I am starting a new schedule now of Portrait Photography and a little bit of nannying for friends. For about the past year I was watching two sweet, sweet little girls who I love. That job came to a close and I am really looking forward to this new schedule as a Photographer. 
This past weekend was full of celebrating two friends getting married. I was a bridesmaid and it was a joy being a part of Anders and Ashley’s wedding! I can’t explain how good it felt to unzip that dress on the drive home. Baby boy was stretchin’ out for room!!
Anyways, onto 26 week deets…
Weeks: 26 
Weight gain: No idea. Probably about 14 pounds.
Baby’s size: A little less than 2 pounds. 
Changes: Oh my gosh–this appetite of mine has gone crazy. I’ll eat a big meal and be full. An hour will pass and I will be starving again!
Maternity clothes: Still a mix.
Food cravings: Chocolate and ice cream.
Food aversions: Nothing. 
Best moment this week: Buying the dresser for his nursery!
Worst moment this week: Some lower back pain.
Missing anything: Sitting comfortably on the couch. I pretty much just want to lay down and take up the whole couch.
Looking forward to: Our baby-moon(honeymoon before baby) in less than a month! 
I think I was having Braxton Hicks during these photos–it looks like a little watermelon is under my dress!

Chico California Photographer:: Referrals are awesome!

Hey friends! People keep asking us what our plans are with our Photography business after having our sweet baby boy in November. Well, don’t you fret!;) We are planning on starting Portrait Sessions back up in the early Spring and are ready for Weddings next summer! 
We have a few spots left in early October for Fall Sessions so please book those now. We would absolutely love to work with you and promise to get your photos back to you within two weeks so you can take your time ordering your beautiful Christmas cards!
Also, we are offering a killer deal right now. If you refer a couple to us & they book a Wedding, you get a free Portrait Session! So, think of your friends who are either engaged or soon-to-be engaged and refer away! Referrals are the greatest compliment and we would truly appreciate it. Not only would we get to work with another sweet couple, but we’d get to photography you, too! 
Remember, we travel. So, don’t hesitate to refer someone who doesn’t live in Northern California. 
And because I think this little guy is just adorable, here is another sneak peek at the St. Germain’s Family Session from the weekend. He was crashing Mommy and Daddy’s photo. 
Thank you so much! We appreciate you!

Chico California Maternity Photographer::Andrew and Amber

Andrew and Amber are dear friends of ours. I think it is something special with both husbands and wives become great friends. We live just down the street from each other and our babies will be just a few months apart. 
We can’t wait to meet their little girl and to share this experience of parenthood with great friends!
Their little girl’s first name starts with a T. Amber made letters for the nursery so we used some in the photos.
Had to end with this photo of hillbilly Andrew.
Friends, thank you for allowing us to be a part of this. We love you!
August 16, 2012 - 6:15 pm

Katie Cook - THese are beautiful Danielle:) LOVE THEM!

25 weeks

Being that a lot of our friends are due in September and October, I’ve been thinking about how I will be in those last few weeks. I’m praying that this little one will make his debut closer to 38 weeks than 40 weeks. So, that might save us from those last weeks of hugeness–he could easily be late, though.
At our appointment this week, dr. told us that he is measuring big, showing my due date to be more like November 13th than the 20th. But, he also said that it is normal to be within 2 weeks off, give or take. So he won’t be changing by due date. At our last ultrasound, baby boy’s head was the only measurement that was big–just fabulous.
Weeks: 25
Weight gain: 13lbs
Baby’s size: Weighing about 1 and 3/4 pounds and is about 14 inches long–WOW.
Changes: He is moving around my entire belly and we have felt him have the hiccups twice now.
Maternity clothes: A mix–been loving my yoga pants.
Food cravings: Sweets, chocolate, and carbs.
Food aversions: Anything that doesn’t include carbs.:)
Best moment this week: Feeling him have the hiccups was pretty cute. Also finally got some video of him moving around in my belly.
Worst moment this week: My ribs are starting to hurt, mainly on the right side. My doctor said this was because of my uterus moving up and it’s common.
Missing anything: Sleeping through the night without peeing 5 times.
Looking forward to: Getting closer to November and closer to snuggling our baby boy!
And Travis had to share his Maternity picture this week.
Thanks for following and thank you to everyone who has given their advice for what is a necessity and what isn’t for this little guy:)!
August 13, 2012 - 12:22 am

Morgan - Ahhh you are too cute!!! You look fantastic!!!

August 14, 2012 - 1:48 am

Travis and Danielle - Thank you Morgan!!

Chico California Portrait Photographer::Kevin and Krissy

We were excited to see these two when they were in town for a friend’s wedding. Then we were even more excited when they asked us to take their photos! More time spent with Kevin and Krissy–no complaints here!
Kevin and Krissy laugh a lot. You will see that in these photos. We love you two.
Krissy and Kevin, we are so excited for you and your journey to North Carolina this Fall. Now we have an excuse for a trip next Spring! We love you and know you will be lights to those you meet.
August 13, 2012 - 11:25 pm

Katie Cook - These are SO cute! Love them…you are getting so good girl:) love Katie

August 14, 2012 - 4:28 am

Travis and Danielle - Oh thank you so much Katie!! We have been busy and it is such a fun time for us. Thank you for the sweet message!:)