last belly shot

the very last pregnancy shot i will ever have taken!
many thanks to sarah for taking it for me. i had a vision for this and she did a great job of making it happen.
we'll keep everyone posted on the arrivals . . .

the family tree

i took some photos last week of sandi hoover. she is the owner and teacher at the family tree.
tonight i went to my first blessingway ceremony at the family tree, which is kind of like a spiritual baby shower.
i've been practicing yoga for about eight years, now. i just switched to the family tree when i became pregnant with the twins. i highly recommend this to any pregnant mama. it's such a great place to retreat to in your pregnancy.
sandi has really great, positive, kind energy. she's also a nurse so she brings a lot of information and conversation to her prenatal yoga class. it's a good place to talk with other expecting moms and take some time out of your busy, busy life to relax and focus on your pregnancy. when i was so swamped last fall with photo shoots and holiday orders, it was a great escape. i had to force myself to go there, sometimes, just because i was so busy. but it was a real treat once i got there and i was always grateful that i went.
i don't think you have to be an experienced yogini to enjoy time at the family tree. it's a great mix of health, yoga and community. there are all types of expecting moms that practice there. personally, my time there is more and more precious as i get farther into the pregnancy. and the energy there reminds me a lot of my time spent in santa barbara.
i would definitely recommend the blessingway ceremony to anyone who is about to give birth. whether it is your first child or your third (and fourth), it's a cool experience and some blessed time for you and your new baby. sandi puts a lot of work into them to make it a really special evening.
so, thank you, dear sandi! what an unexpected treasure you have brought to this pregnancy. i am forever grateful.

allison and aneesh

this was our last wedding of 2008 and what a great way to finish off the year! allison and aneesh were such a lovely and gracious couple. their wedding was an international affair with guests from all over the world. they currently reside in nyc and brought a wonderful group of friends and family together to celebrate their union. we even got just enough snow to make pretty photos.
they were also one of the happiest couples i've had! you can really see it in all of their photos. allison is so joyful and aneesh really doted on her.
i don't know how i luck out with such awesome pairs. especially since so many plan from cities around the country and i am unable to meet with them upon booking.
many thanks to kathryn gamble and paige for helping me out on this one. this was my last wedding before the twins are born and they were both such a big help.
allison & aj-please keep in touch and many wishes to you for a long and joy-filled life.












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tami & garrett

ok, these two had one of the best parties of the year and definitely the most fabulous first dance . . . ever. it was that good. really, i had no idea they had it in them when i did their engagement shoot last spring.
sarah and paige helped with this wedding, as i was getting pretty far along (thanks girls!) it was a really fun wedding for all of us to shoot.
i have no doubt that these two have a great life ahead of them. they get along so well, have a great group of friends and family supporting them and have the spirit and fun in their relationship to help them make it through any tough times.
congratulations you two. thanks for a really fun saturday. we enjoyed being a part of your wedding.


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