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I love the glow of happy pregnant women.  The feeling of suspense and anticipation about the unknown that will soon be their reality.  The way they touch their bellies when they talk about the “baby”, and the sparkle in their eye when they impart their plans and excitement in conversation.  I had a terrible pregnancy my first time around, and really admire people who don’t.  But more so, people like Alissa make me want to do it again SO bad, and SOON.  For now though, I’ll just have to live vicariously through soon-to-be mama’s instead.

That’s why I was SUPER excited to do a little mini session for Alissa and her boy’s the day after they found out the gender of the newest member of their family.  The anticipation had been killing me since we planned our little session; I can’t image how badly Alissa and her family wanted to know!  After three boys, I was REALLY hoping for a little girl for Alissa, and I think she was hoping to experience a little bit of pink in her life too!

When I got to the house, the boys were SO ready to open the box that their momma had prepared for them.  I couldn’t get set fast enough!  Heck, I wanted to know just as bad as they did.  Rumor has it, certain little boys were so anxious about the reveal they got in the car after school and started crying “I don’t want another brother!!!!” 😉

Alissa and Paul, I am SO beyond thrilled for you!  This was one of the most exciting and fun little things I have done so far and couldn’t be more happy about the results! Baby Knutson is certainly going to be one loved and protected baby with her three adorable big brothers!  Thank you for letting me capture such a special moment in your lives <3

 

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I couldn’t wait to get out shooting again after such a long and dreary winter!  Even better, a killer new location to adventure with an awesome family.  It is such a humbling feeling to get new referrals and requests from people and I really love getting to know people from the community that I may not have the chance to otherwise.  It brings life full circle connecting with people, being social.  It really grounds me and I often hop in my car thinking “gosh it’s a small world”.  I’m so thankful this job can do that for me–force me into situations I’d normally avoid, and allows me to flourish.  I loved that about nursing–the people, the stories, the situations, the problem solving.  And while I miss it often (my patients mainly) I am grateful for the similar opportunity photography has given me.

Jenny contacted me hoping to capture some one-year pictures of her youngest little one along with some great family shots.  Maggie, Caleb and Conner were all so full of life and had the best little personalities.  The downtown Madison Public library was the perfect location for our indoor session.  Even more perfect? These outfits!  I loved the way Jenny coordinated everyone, still allowing their personalities to shine through.  Seriously, could this family possibly be any cuter?!

 

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We’ve officially been home a week from our two-week ‘spring break’ in sunny Florida.   Funny how fast time passes when you’re surrounded by love, and leisure, and good weather.  A little more than two weeks passed in what seemed like less time than this past week.

This trip left me feeling so complete.  But so torn.  I never wanted to move back to Florida, never had the desire to be amongst the congestion and hustle that comes with a tropical melting pot.  However, seeing my girl so very happy everyday like I haven’t seen before had me questioning our decision to be so far away from our families.  This coupled with the hardships that come along with aging family members and watching my parents try to balance the care of my grandparents and their own busy lives.  I’d be lying if I didn’t want to move down there anymore.  As with everything, there are pros and cons.  And as with every-time we drive home from the airport my husband and I went over that list again and made it seem like we were indeed making the right decisions in life.  It doesn’t make it any easier.

You probably know by now, my philosophy in life.  It is what you make it.  It’s about the decisions you make and what you choose.  I choose joy, and love, and to surround myself with positivity.  So I can’t sit here and wallow in the what-ifs and I-wishes.  I just have to remind myself how lucky we are to have the opportunities we have and soak up the love while we can.  It makes all of our time together even more special and exciting because it’s something we don’t take for granted.

We don’t get used to the beauty of the south, or the shuffle of my grandpa’s feet.  The reminiscent smell of mom’s candles and the early morning noises of dad getting his coffee before work.  The giggles of my niece and the proud smiles from my brother.  The sadness I see in my mom’s eyes when she realizes there are only a couple days left of our time together–its hurts the same every time.  But it makes me feel so lucky.  Because she misses us, they all do.  Because we are so lucky in love.

We had a great visit, and I can’t wait to go back.  But until then I’m happy to be home <3

 

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We are having a great time visiting family here in Florida.  Coming here at the ‘end’ of Wisconsin winter is really dangerous, because I seriously begin to work out the logistics of packing up and moving back here–something I swore I’d never do!  We love where we live–but mylanta this winter has been a drag!!

It got me to thinking how I wish I could have everyone of you down here with me–out of the tundra for a bit.  Wouldn’t that be awesome–if I could pack ya’ll up in my suitcase and let you free under the warm sunshine for a couple weeks?!?!  Turns out Delta wouldn’t allow it, and I gave them enough trouble trying to get myself, my child, and my camera gear down here in one piece with a 10 minute layover in Atlanta…soooo, I’ve come up with the next best thing…

I am going to give away one free session to a family YOU think deserves it!  

The Rules:

  • Submit a photo of a family/friend/baby/animal (whatever!) you think deserves a photo session to contact@kaitlinsheranphotography.com or through my Facebook page messaging inbox before March 21st.  Please add a little blurb about why they are deserving.
  • You may submit your own family but I encourage you to pay-it-forward!
  • I will make an album with all photos open for voting March 21-28.  The photo with the most ‘likes’ and/or comments will win the free session.  The person who submitted the photo (unless it was your own) will get 50% off a session.
  • The winner must travel to the SunPrairie/Madison area for their free session–Session must be claimed before November 2014.

 

So, what are you waiting for!! Let me see those photos!!!

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