What's For Dinner? | Pregnancy Edition

Ever since I posted the first (and only) What's For Dinner? blog post, I've had people (OK, like, 2 people) requesting me to write more about easy, family-friendly dinners. I've recently developed an enjoyment out of menu planning and Crock Pot cooking (because let's be honest, if it involves a stove, chances are I'll start a fire) and was even photographing many of the meals I was preparing with the intention of writing more What's For Dinner posts.

And then I got pregnant.

If I were to write about what I've cooked in the last 9 months, it would be Tums and Maalox. Oh, and I've reheated leftover pizza, which totally counts as cooking.

So here's my What's For Dinner? Pregnancy Edition.

The secret Foster "How To Survive Pregnancy and Not Starve Your Family" recipe is as follows...have your husband do 99% of the cooking.

I wish I could say I've handled the exhaustion, nausea, and general pains of pregnancy with humility and grace, but that would be lying. So instead I have just enjoyed Mike cooking almost every meal and am thankful that he didn't get offended when most of it didn't stay down for long : )

So here's to you, my wonderful husband, for not only putting up with a crazy pregnant woman, but keeping her happy and fed as well!

I have to give Liam credit too. After all, no meal would be complete without his "help you stir?" skills!

A homemade pizza for my birthday!

See, he can use the stove WITHOUT starting a fire! Be still my heart!

I'll leave the "how to raise a perfectly mannered, clean, calm child" blog posts to some other mother...

Making biscuits for breakfast!

 We're totally sanitary...

 So there you have it! Look for more What's For Dinner? blog posts in the future, but for now I think I hear a piece of cold pizza calling my name!

Maggie & Paul | Engagement

Maggie and Paul are tying the knot in just a few short days so I had to share their gorgeous engagement pictures before the big day! These two are an amazing balance for each other. A perfect blend of playfulness and tenderness that was so fun to experience during their session! Maggie knew areas downtown that Paul loved to visit and just how to make him laugh. Paul knew exactly which parts of their love story Maggie cherished. It was such a privilege to see these two interact and I can't wait to watch them say "I do"!

Maggie and Paul, thank you for the honor of photographing your love! Enjoy the wonderful and exciting journey of being newlyweds!

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Stocktons | Family

One of my favorite things is getting to see the children of client's growing up. Even though it's only been a year since I first met this sweet-faced boy and his family, it is so fun to see how he's developing! He is full of energy, creative ideas, and laughter! And of course that adorable smile doesn't hurt either!

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Georgie & Jack | Family

Words cannot describe my adoration for this family. Georgie and Jack are Liam's favorite playmates (although to him they are not separate, but just GeorgieJack) and he frequently asks for them. And by frequently, I mean most every day. They have taken to calling Liam their "Little Hatchling" and he could not be happier about it! We spent the afternoon playing, laughing, and taking laid-back pictures, which in my opinion, are the best kind!

Thanks for making my heart happy yet again Georgie and Jack!

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Watch Him Grow | Family

I have had the privilege of watching this adorable child grow this past year! I am beyond thankful to his parents for taking a chance on a beginning photographer when he was born! After photographing his newborn and six month pictures, it was SO fun seeing all of the changes in him as a one year old!

He melts my heart every time!

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Brittany | Senior

You know those girls who are good at everything? They're smart, funny, athletic, and drop dead gorgeous on top of all that? Brittany is one of those girls. If I were in high school I would be tempted to not like her because she's just so darn amazing, but I'm pretty sure it's illegal to not like Brittany. I dare you to try it. It's impossible! Most importantly though, is Brittany's heart. This girl has a love for the Lord and other people that far outshines her other amazing qualities.

We had an incredibly fun session filled with a few laughter-inducing mishaps along the way! Brittany's truck got stuck in a ditch while we were driving into the field where she wanted to take pictures. So naturally, I got out and helped push. Apparently pregnant women aren't supposed to do that. And apparently 25 isn't too old to get in trouble with your mom for pushing trucks out of ditches while pregnant : )

I'd say it was worth it to get these shots though!

Fierce fierce fierce!

And she's amazing at track. There's nothing this girl can't do!

Brittany, you are truly an inspiring person and it has been an honor to get to know you! I know the Lord has big plans for you life and I can't wait to see how your story unfolds! Thank you for letting me be a part of it all!

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Luellen | Family

When Heather first contacted me about taking their family pictures, she asked me to focus primarily on their son, Jake. Jake is the same age as my oldest nephew and the thought of that terrified me. There is no way on Earth my nephew would get in front of the camera, much less pose, much less smile. I honestly thought Heather was asking the impossible and went into the session very anxious.

Let me just tell you...Jake is a ROCK STAR. He blew me away with his willingness to be in front of the camera and trust the crazy things I was asking him to do. Maybe my nephew's refusal to let me take a picture of him stems from the fact that I still try to rock him like a baby and reminisce about stories of when he loved Blue's Clues. Jake, be glad I didn't do this to you : )

Tom and Heather have the BEST story of how they met! Heather is an amazing pianist and played for Tom's choral group in college. Each time before rehearsal, the singers would warm up by giving each other back massages. Tom, being the perceptive man that he is, noticed a cute girl at the piano and wondered why no one ever included her in the back rub tradition. He took it upon himself to be the first. The guy has moves (and apparently a great back rub)!

These two radiate love for each other. I bet that they are even more in love now than they were back in college!

Thank you all so much for letting me spend time with your family! It was such an honor to hear your stories and laughter!

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