In case I haven't mentioned it, I'm expecting baby #3 in about 3 weeks. I can't remember when I started thinking that taking maternity pictures this time around was a great idea, but I probably blame Pinterest or the internet. Of course I didn't have a lovely dress or gown to wear and didn't want to search for a modest one then pay a ridiculous amount of money for it so I did the only logical thing: I made one last week. With a little help from JoAnn's and Simplicity pattern 1102 (which I altered a bit for modesty's sake). I completed the look with a floral crown made from the loose stem selection at Hobby Lobby. Steve offered to take the pictures for me so we loaded up the kids and camera and drove down the street. Steve, as it turns out, is a great photographer. He's more patient behind the camera than in front of it. He took all the shots I requested and set up. He even told me when I was making weird faces, which no photographer ever does but they totally should since I've made weird smiles in way too many photos. What you can't see are the kids just out of the frame jumping off benches and climbing around. It was a fun family outing and I love my new dress and the photos. Steve is amazing.
