It's almost time!

It's no surprise that my sister-in-law, Becky, is about to pop. In about a month she, and her fiance Josh, will be welcoming their adorable son into the world.

Where do I come into the picture?

I'm co-hosting the shower, of course!

I temporarily lost all sanity and decided to hand make all of the 40 invites!

I spent the week that my niece was in the hospital working on the invites. She got a real kick out of helping me and I think it helped pass the time.

It didn't hurt that all the nurses were stopping by to check out the 'awesome party invites' in room 226!

My mom helped me cut the paper (found at Hobby Lobby for $ 0.29 a sheet) into thirds and I began working on my permanent hand cramp! :)

How cute is the saying at the top of the invite?

"Giddy up, Partner!
Some news for you...
Becky & Josh
are having
A Lil' Buckaroo!"

The finishing touch was some black ribbon on the top and we stuffed them in the envelopes inside of red tissue paper.

If the invites are any indication...

It's sure to be a GREAT shower!

Busy! Busy!

To be quite honest, busy doesn't begin to describe my life over the last few weeks.

I feel as though every time I come to Illinois, I find out what 'chaos' truly is!!

Only 2 short days after I arrived, I shot these pictures of my sister-in-law, Becky.

She is due in September with her first child, a son, Colton!

This is her with her fiance, Josh.

They are going to make a perfect little family.

As fun as it was taking her pictures, it wasn't the only thing keeping me busy!!

My 7 year old niece, Breanna, was admitted into the Children's Hospital of Illinois...more on that later!

I also shot my own sister's maternity pictures...and witnessed the birth of my newest niece, Audrinna Paige Miracle!

Alyssa & Allison have enjoyed playing and wrestling with their many cousins.

Madelynn has been busy cutting teeth and mastering the art of standing (while holding onto the couch).

I hope you enjoyed the pictures from my first photography shoot...I am pleased with them.

I would love you input and thoughts on the pictures!!