This post bring back so many wonderful memories of capturing my sweet little niece making her debut! What a crazy time it was. Here is a little schedule of what it was like for me :
Tuesday the 13th:
5:00pm - I completed my last session of 2011
Wednesday the 14th :
12:30pm - Received a call from my Sister saying her water just broke
1:00pm - Booked the next flight to Nashville, began packing up all equipment / overnight bag / finishing work for the day
4:30pm - Flew to Nashville
7:00pm - Arrived at the hospital, and stayed the night. Active labor had not yet begun. Not the greatest night's sleep :]
Thursday the 15th:
8:00am - Sissy was induced since it had been 24 hours from her water breaking, and still no active labor
12:30pm - Intense contractions begin
3:30pm - Epidural for Sissy. I go eat lunch and wait some more.
4:30pm - Naptime for mama!
7:40pm - Grandma Deedee arrives just in time....
7:45pm - Sissy is woken up from nap to be checked. Ready to have a baby!
8:00pm - Began pushing
8:07pm - HAVEN JOY BLANTON IS BORN! (Yes, after only 7 minutes of pushing!)
9:00pm - Snuggle time with Haven
10:30pm - Drive to the Blanton home for some rest time
Friday, the 16th :
6:30am - Wake up with my nephews and niece! Best morning ever.
9:00am - Take big sister Harper to the hospital with Grandma Deedee
10:00am - Introduce Harper to Haven. Precious. Take lots of pictures and snuggle with Haven.
11:30am - Head back to the airport
Saturday, the 17th:
Shoot my last wedding of the season.
Yes, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. The Lord is so good to have allowed me to be there, supporting my sister and brother-in-law, and loving on my sweet littlest niece. It was priceless.
Here are some images from the next day, when the sisters meet. Harper's excitement cannot be contained! :
I can hardly even take that last photo of Harper's hands with Haven's. So precious! Welcome baby Haven!
AHHHHH friend! These just make my heart well up with so.much.joy. Smiling ear to ear right now! xoxo
Nancy you are sooooo incredibly talented, these are AMAZING! Love the lighting <3
Love these!
Love. Love. LOVE!!! They truly are a cute couple. I caught Aaron after one of Caroline’s presentations whispering to her “I’m so proud of you” I wanted to cry because her face just lit up and smile from ear to ear. The look they gave each other made my heart happy. I love watching two people in love.