This makes my one year anniversary of being a select member of Studio Wed Asheville. I am very honored to be surrounded by the best in the wedding industry of Asheville! One reason it is the best is because of progressive ideas such as the Wedding Experience. This is not your typical wedding show where you go and are given a bag in which you will fill with various flyers from assorted vendors. This is an education to help you plan your wedding and give you inspiration for your wedding. For more information, please go to the Studio Wed website where you can learn more!

spring. welcome, we’ve missed you!

I love to see families grow! Lauren and Kyle got married about 2 years ago and now they are welcoming their first little one; a sweet, sweet, girl that looks just like her mother! I love to do newborn sessions and if you are interested in doing a newborn session, please call me as soon as you can. I like to do newborn sessions before a week old; otherwise they have a chance of getting baby acne and they stop sleeping so nicely. Laney was such a good sport…she is such a good baby! Congratulations, Lauren and Kyle!

Every year about this time of year I get to hang out with these guys although I am pretty sure I enjoy their company more than they enjoy mine! It has been so fun the past several years to watch them grow.

Here’s just a few….

Well I am not JUST taking pictures of my baby girl! I had the chance to take pictures of Lauren a couple of weeks ago for her birthday. She is such a sweet girl and a great big sister! Here are a few….

Yesterday Justin and Laura were married here in Hickory and it was absolutely beautiful! They are such a fun couple and I know there will be many laughs shared between the two of them!
Now that they are married I can finally share some of her bridals! She found a great location at a house on Lake Hickory just across from Dale Jarrett’s home. It was a beautiful day with lot’s of sun!

I received a lot of gifts (or should I say Olivia received a lot of gifts?!) before our little one was born. One of my favorite gifts was a hand-made blanket made by Erica, my right hand over at the studio. Not only is she a talented photographer but she can sew! I just love this blanket and we have already used it a ton! She has decided to sell them and I wanted all the Orange Cat blog addicts first dibs on this cute little blanket.

You will notice ribbon “hooks” on it is so that you can attach your baby’s favorite little toys, which is perfect for tummy time. I have also used mine to cover the car seat when we are out to protect her from germs and have wrapped it around her when she is cold.

Here are a few pics…..

She is selling them for $50 so email her to be first in line!

erica@orangecatphoto.com

There are definite perks to just having a baby besides the obvious. Martin’s parents are here visiting from Sweden and his mom is the best baker! Yesterday she made a big batch of cinnamon rolls. Delicious!

And big sister Kajsa was wondering why the baby gets to be on the blog so often and not her! So of course I had to make sure she didn’t feel neglected! She has been such a good big sister. She always has to check on Olivia when she is crying to make sure we are taking care of her!

That the mini sessions for Luke will be held TOMORROW! There has been such a great response so far but there are a few spots still open. Also, if you don’t have kids there is still an opportunity for you to participate. Joey of The Chocolate Lab will be donating a portion of his sales from tomorrow to Luke’s cause…..and seriously who doesn’t LOVE chocolate? He has special-made truffels and bars and all sorts of goodies as well as french-pressed coffee. Delicious! Also, for you ladies with a sense of style; La Jeune Boutique will also be donating a portion of her profits from tomorrow. So not only do you have a boutique full of cute clothes, you can feel good about splurging a bit because part of it is going to a wonderful family!

Our little community in Harris Arcade look forward to seeing you tomorrow!