We’ve had some really great weather here in Pa, and so I figured I would share a few pics of Ainsley enjoying Pittsburgh.

This was in our front yard one afternoon….. Just enjoying the warm weather before it is gone. Ainsley had fun checking out all of the fall leaves….

Right now she loves to show you what she has….. Sometimes she even gives it to you. She holds it out and says “this.”

Last week she just wouldn’t nap for me and since it was so nice outside, I figured we might as well take a half hour and try to go get some photos… So that we did! We drove around, found this little gem of a spot, and spent about 10 minutes there….

She had a lot to say!

Yup. Eating her scarf….  She just got her 4th tooth over the weekend…and I think that just might have been why she wouldn’t settle for a nap late last week.

I had a hard time getting smiles out of her…. She had lots to say to me in between putting EVERYTHING she found in her mouth…..  :)  And she was so interested in everything around her I could barely even get her to look at me!

Little outfit change….

And a trip to the park to play!

She LOVES the swings….

Sweet.Pea.

m.e.

Last year I had the joy of photographing this sweet little girl Ava and her parents, and was super excited to see them again this fall! It is so much fun to watch families grow… and I can’t believe how big Ava got in just 1 year! They grow too fast!

It was fun to watch her run around and explore…. and her dimples melt my heart!

Her mom, Stacy, found this awesome little gem of a location one day when she took a wrong turn…. it is a beautiful little spot! Ava agreed….

L.O.V.E. this.  This is family…. love and hugs…. and pure sweetness.

I brought you a stick….

This leaf is literally the size of her head!

She was so cute jumping… Made the cutest little faces!

We went to the house for a few pics in her Christmas dress…. played a little peek-a-boo….

There she is!

Thank you Stacy and Adam, and of course Ava for such a fun session! Loved seeing you guys and can’t wait to share more of your images with you!

m.e.

Yup, blogging on Saturday. Enjoying a peaceful Saturday before wedding season begins.  Today I actually went to Kira’s Baby Shower. I feel so blessed that they have hired me to document their new chapter in life.

Kira and Jesus are super excited to welcome baby Annabel. Kira is TINY…. and I think she is ready to meet Annabel in person!

You can’t even imagine how cold Kira had to have been in this photo… It was FREEZING outside, and I suggested that she and Jesus venture out into the open field… and the wind was brutal…  They were absolute troopers! Thanks guys for trusting me.  :)

Doesn’t Kira look beautiful?!

This is a random favorite of mine…. I know it isn’t 100% in focus…but I like that… and love the light…. something about it just makes me happy.  :)

We spent quite a bit of time inside the barn for some shots… which felt amazing b/c it was soooo cold outside!

A little indoor sun flare…

Ahhh-mazing eyes!

You guys are going to have gorgeous babies….  Just sayin’

Thanks Kira and Jesus for an awesome session! Can’t wait to meet Annabel!

m.e.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you have something special planned with a loved one or your best gal pals!

Here is just a little sneak peak of a maternity session that I just shot. It couldn’t have been much colder or windier…. and on top of that we were in an open field…

Thanks Kira and Jesus for a great session, and for braving the cold. And…. thanks to baby Annabel too… even though you were warm and cozy in mommy’s belly  We can’t wait to meet you!

More to come! Check back!

m.e.

If you have been following the blog, you might remember Baby Sarah.

Well, it is hard to believe, but she is already a year old! I can’t believe it! It is so much fun to watch families grow…. as a matter of fact, Sarah is going to be a big sister this coming August! So here she is… walking around like a big girl!

Love her big blue eyes! 

Such a cutie pie!!

Who would have thought that standing in a basket would be so much fun…..

and delicious!

Love how kiddos sit…. so stinkin’ cute

This might be one of my favorites of the day… Love those eyes… and the pudding on her lips….  ;)

This was Sarah’s tutu that she wore for her birthday party. We worked hard to try and get her attention for this series, but she was very into Baltimore Style Magazine…. A little fashionista in training….

And, just to see how much Sarah has grown, I have thrown in some images from her other sessions…

Starting with maternity. To view the entire session click here.

A pic from her newborn session. To view the entire session click here.

Sarah at 3 Months…. To view more of the session click here.

And this is from her 6 month session….

So, so fun!!! Thanks Beth, Ted, and Sarah for allowing me to document this wonderful journey!!!

m.e.

Meet Baby Julianna…. Such a cutie! She is about 5 months old for her session….. and she made her appearance 5 weeks early!  She was ready to come into the big ole’ world…..

Kim (mommy) was telling me that she was at Home Depot…getting some things to work on some house projects, and labor started…and her precious baby was here!

So cute! Love her expression!

Here is the sweet family… Joey, Kim, and Julianna…

Loves little toesies….

Love Kim’s face…. Such a sweet moment of mom and daughter.

It was a long day for Julianna…and I we tuckered her out.

Thanks Joey, Kim, and Julianna!!! Such a sweet, sweet family!

m.e.

There is a family that has taken care of my husband for the past 5 years… and I am so grateful for them. When my husband Josh moved to Maryland, he met Randall at work… and they became great friends. Every Wednesday night Randall’s wife, Stephanie, hosts “movie night,” and my husband heads over to their house to spend time with Randall, and a few of their buddies….

Stephanie is the other (often better) wife that I am referring to. Not only does Josh head over there for some much needed man time, Stephanie makes dinner for the boys every week! So, generally speaking I am off duty on Wednesday evenings…..and quite honestly, I am terrible in the kitchen to begin with. Wednesday is the day that I have always known my husband would be fed well… no thanks to me. For his sake I wish every day was Wednesday… He did not marry a domestic goddess, and I am the very first to admit that!

Stephanie and Randall, thank you for being so wonderful to Josh all of these years and taking care of him…. and being so kind and generous in every way. We appreciate you more than you know!

I did a family session with this family about a week ago… and we headed over to the local park… Randall and Stephanie have 3 boys… Caleb (the oldest), Ian (the middle guy), and Lucas (the teeny guy)…

They are gorgeous children!!!

Super sweet kiddos…. but Stephanie and Randall’s hands sure are full with 3 boys!

Stephanie and Lucas…

This might be one of my favorites of the day…. Here is Ian!

And the whole family…

This little guy is BRAVE!!! He was 100% fearless, and would have climbed anything if he were just tall enough…

Caleb….

The future football star… Maybe he will play for the Steelers?!

Thanks Randall and Stephanie! We love you guys!

m.e.

I met Alex and Therol about 2 years ago. A great client of mine who has referred so much business (Thank you Judy) recommended they contact me for some photographs… and I am so glad that they did! We did a session at Centennial Park… You can view their session here. They were super cute and so much fun to photograph… so I was THRILLED with Therol contacted me about photographs with their new addition, Ethan!

He is just a little charmer! He will be turning 1 shortly…and he did such a great job, especially considering the heat that day that we shot.

Ethan and daddy!

I have to say that this is my favorite photo of the session. It is so much fun to spend time with new parents… I think I love it because I am about to head into that journey myself and I am excited, but also frightened… The photo below of Therol and Ethan honestly makes me tear up. I look at it and it makes me feel selfish for the parts of our pregnancy journey that I wanted to turn back… I just look at that image and see the  P.U.R.E.   J.O.Y.  that Therol has on her face because she loves being a mom so much. I adore it, and it is a reminder that the new chapter of our life will be scary, yes, but also the most amazing journey that Josh and I will ever take. Thank you Therol for showing me how amazing parenthood is by your simple interaction with Ethan.

He is getting ready to walk…. needs a little help right now, but I am sure that he will be cruising around in no time!

The Happy Family…

Love, love his eyes!!!!

The sign clearly said, “No Wading,” but it was hot…. and it looked fun….

Thank you Alex, Therol, and Ethan! I had such a great time with you guys. It is such a blessing to watch my clients lives grow and change. It is such a privilege to document!

m.e.

Just before Easter weekend I had the privilege of photographing a maternity session for Stefanie and Stephen. They have been on a tough journey, and I am amazed at their strength, and I just can’t wait until their little bundle of joy comes!

Stefanie and Stephen are a super sweet couple, and I loved watching them interact…. soft kisses, closed eyes….pure joy. And then there was also belly laughter and pure enjoyment.

Joy and Enjoyment. Those are the words that would embody their session.

It might be a little cheesy…. but this little baseball field is a place that I drive by almost every day, and I love seeing all of the little kiddos play ball there…. And I love the thought that this little baby in Stefanie’s belly is home. And that Stephen and Stefanie will be home for that precious little child.

All of the blossoms out right now are G-E-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! And the light was just perfect! So thankful that the spring is here!!!

The wonder and awe of God’s creation. It is so crazy when you think about how a little life grows….

Thank you so much Stefanie and Stephen for an amazing session. And thanks for sharing such an intimate journey with me. I can’t wait to meet your little blessing!!!

And, if you are a Mommy to Be, send me an email if you are interested in the Mommy and Me (and of course daddy as well) package information to document your pregnancy through baby’s first year! You can reach me at: meaghanelliottphotography@gmail.com