When Drew was born we had his newborn photos taken by my friend Morgan from Petite Pixel Photography. I’ve loved those photos and we have my favorite one on the mantle in our bedroom and Drew loves to see himself up there as a baby. I was so excited to have Elle’s photos done and we made sure to get some family of four photos to add to the mix as well…
Nevermind AJ’s ripped jeans. We realized too late that Meredith, his sister, accidentally brought home his good pair after Elle was born. Not sure why we didn’t just decide to have him wear khakis or something. Maybe we can use the excuse that we are exhausted parents? I feel like I’m using that excuse a lot lately. 🙂
Drew has been pretty unsure of holding Sissy (that’s what he calls her, and because of that, what AJ and I usually call her ;)). This is as close as he’d let her near him…
It was hard to make Elle comfortable for the photos so after playing around to get good shots for a while Morgan had the great idea to have me hold Elle while sitting in this chair but to have the blanket over my body so that you couldn’t even see me.
If you ever need a diaper cover for a photo shoot use one of the little pairs of undies that come with the cute dresses, most of the pairs at Carter’s have these.
Here is my girly girl (watch her become a total tomboy after all the pink I’m putting her in now).
Tutu from Target… it cost me a whopping $1.80. 🙂
Faux Sheepskin Rug: Overstock.com
The necklace Elle is wearing was a gift from AJ. It was his grandmother’s. I love the little brooch on the side of the pearls and wanted to get a photo of Elle wearing them.
I have always wanted a girl… and one of the most shallow reasons is because of all the fabulous poofy dresses I can put her in while she has no say to tell me no. I know this won’t last forever, but I am pretty darn excited for mother / daughter shopping trips even if no fabulous dresses are involved. I’m sorry, AJ, but yes, we will be spoiling her. Not rotten, just a little. Just so she can keep up looking as cute as Drew in his seersucker and popped collars. 🙂
Outfit sources:
Jacket: Ralph Lauren outlet | Jeans: Old Navy diva skinnies | Shoes: Newport News
Elle’s dress: Carters
Gorgeous family shots, Jen. I love the ones of you and Elle- such a glowing, happy, proud “new” mum! The joy of a little girl…oh, I can only imagine xx
so beautiful!
Your family photos are beautiful! Looking back at our pictures from when the kids were little I always looked so tired. You don’t at all!
Such beautiful photos Jen! I will definitely have to book Morgan for our family photo shoot :-))))
xo,
Tammy
Tammy-
Morgan, from Petite Pixel Photography lost your voicemail b/c her phone is doing weird things. Can you email or call her again? 🙂
Beautiful, beautiful photos Jen! What an amazing time for your family. You all look so good and so happy! 🙂
Beautiful pictures! I love the one where you’re laughing at her. And the one with Drew on the floor is fabulous! I know what you mean about spoiling her. I have two boys and a girl (all grown now) and you just have to shop more/buy more/indulge girls more. And it is so fun. I still enjoy shopping with and for my daughter and she is 22 now. You have some great memories ahead. God bless your sweet family.
Love every single one. Elle looks like such a dainty little lady! Love your shoes too! 🙂
OHhh Jen, these are precious!!! SO in love, you can see all the love in your family through these 🙂 SO cute!! ~Bre
Very nice Jen! Your family is beautiful!
beautiful family!!
Absolutely beautiful family! And what sweet children you have! He is ADORABLE and of course she is beautiful! Enjoy every blessed moment! They truly grow up too fast (my 3 girls are 23, 19, and 12!)…God Bless!
Beautiful photos! I would say it’s perfectly normal to be exhausted parents but you sure don’t look it. Baby Elle is so beautiful and Drew is adorable! They just grow so fast ~ try to stay in the moment and enjoy.
Pat
Such cute photos! My daughter has that tutu from Target too, but in grey. I think I paid about the same for it as you did. 🙂 What a deal! I love the girly poofiness of it, and sometimes I just can’t help myself. Elle is so beautiful and Drew looks so dapper.