“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
-John Steinbeck
Hello Friends!
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Summer!
Many of you have already put your children on the bus to head back to school. While all the kids are writing essays for their teachers on their summer escapades...I thought it would be appropriate for me to do the same!
Now, I've seen you! I've followed your trips to Europe, to Alaska and my personal favorite...the beach! It looks like you all had marvelous summer breaks. However, there is no denying that our summer was one for the record books! On June 1st 2015 we welcomed our second son, Albion Boone Cross. Five weeks later we loaded up as a family of four and headed down to Nashville TN for Logan and Shannon's Wedding (July 11th) We had a brief two week breather and then it was Lucas and Ali's turn! (August 1st 2015)
Shoooo-weeee! What a whirlwind! My poor mother, right? We all managed and had a wonderful time. There was so much love and joy crammed into two short months!
Below is a highlight reel of the madness! Its a combination of iphone pictures, images from my "big camera" and a few from other photographers!
Enjoy!
What.
A.
Summer!
Many of you have already put your children on the bus to head back to school. While all the kids are writing essays for their teachers on their summer escapades...I thought it would be appropriate for me to do the same!
Now, I've seen you! I've followed your trips to Europe, to Alaska and my personal favorite...the beach! It looks like you all had marvelous summer breaks. However, there is no denying that our summer was one for the record books! On June 1st 2015 we welcomed our second son, Albion Boone Cross. Five weeks later we loaded up as a family of four and headed down to Nashville TN for Logan and Shannon's Wedding (July 11th) We had a brief two week breather and then it was Lucas and Ali's turn! (August 1st 2015)
Shoooo-weeee! What a whirlwind! My poor mother, right? We all managed and had a wonderful time. There was so much love and joy crammed into two short months!
Below is a highlight reel of the madness! Its a combination of iphone pictures, images from my "big camera" and a few from other photographers!
Enjoy!
June
At 5am Monday morning June 1st, Brycen and I headed to the hospital to meet our second little bundle of joy.
Delivery went great and I was so happy to have my sweet babe earth side. Albie was 7lbs, 7oz and 21 inches long. He was born at 9:01am
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The next three pictures are from JENNY BARNES PHOTOGRAPHY! To see more on Albie's Birth Day and Newborn Session click here and here.
Recovery was A LOT harder this time around. My body had a mind of its own and the first few days at home were very, very rough. I was very lucky to have a lot of help! Shortly after these photos were taken I landed myself back into the hospital. C-Section recovery is no joke!
Recovery was A LOT harder this time around. My body had a mind of its own and the first few days at home were very, very rough. I was very lucky to have a lot of help! Shortly after these photos were taken I landed myself back into the hospital. C-Section recovery is no joke!
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June came and left faster than Billy Hamilton stealing 2nd base!
Most of the month was a blur, but everyone stayed happy and heathy and soon it was time to head to Nashville!
Most of the month was a blur, but everyone stayed happy and heathy and soon it was time to head to Nashville!
July
Albie's One Month picture :)
Can I just say, I was so nervous for this trip? I was dreading the drive down...but it was absolutely perfect! Not one single causality!
| Here Brycen and I are in front of our 4Wheeler, ready to ship out!  | Our only pool day of the summer! Andrew is a great swimmer! He doesn't even use floaties!  |
While we were in Nashville, Brycen and I also celebrated our five year wedding anniversary! It was really nice for my parents to pay for our dinner that night! Ha Ha! Mom and Dad hosted a lovely rehearsal at The Holland House and they served Pharmacy Burgers! You Nashville friends know this is a big deal!
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July 11th 2015, what an awesome day! Here are some fun pictures from my phone! Shannon was a stunning bride!
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The following two pictures are from CALEY NEWBERRY PHOTOGRAPHY to see more pictures from Logan and Shannon's big day, click here!
Despite being two, Andrew was an AWESOME ring bearer! He really turned it on, and may have stolen the show! :)
Despite being two, Andrew was an AWESOME ring bearer! He really turned it on, and may have stolen the show! :)
There we are! One big happy family! Boy do we look good!!!!
August
The family got a quick two week breather and it was finally time to celebrate Lucas and Ali! My Mom did a totally awesome job hosting their rehearsal dinner. We used the VIP lounge at Poelking Lanes Bowling Alley, it was literally the coolest party I've ever been to!
Just a few days beforehand, my parents celebrated THIRTY YEARS of marriage! They are so happy and so in love! Its amazing what can happen when you put God and family first! Mom and Dad have truly set a great example for me and my brothers!
Just a few days beforehand, my parents celebrated THIRTY YEARS of marriage! They are so happy and so in love! Its amazing what can happen when you put God and family first! Mom and Dad have truly set a great example for me and my brothers!
I really love some of these snapshots from the party!
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Now, these girls here are totally BOSS! Ali had the most increible group of girls to stand by her side! I loved getting to know all of them! And can I just say....."Hey Everybody! Come see how good we look!"
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Ali's [Super Awesome] Photographer met up with us at the first look site, thankfully I had my big guns to snap a few of Ali and her pretty Momma getting her dress on!
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I'm kinda super proud of my family!
Aw, the newlyweds just back from their honeymoon! Introducing for the first time on the CCP Blog.......[drumroll}.......MR. AND MRS. LOGAN STATEN!!!!!
For a closer look at Lucas and Ali's wedding, click here. Warning, your eyes will get really sweaty!
Boom, just like that-little Albie was two months old! He is such a happy baby!
In an effort to enjoy a few warm days, Mom and I took the boys out to Young's Jersey Dairy and Andrew got to feed goats for the first time. You can tell he thought it was really fun!
Well...this has quite possibly been the fastest summer of my life. I started off with a teeny tiny 7lb newborn, now I have a squishy, plump little man who is on the brink on rolling over! It all happened so fast, at times it was hard to soak all of the joy, love and happiness in. Looking back, I'm sad that fall is just a few weeks away...but then I remember these words form Dr. Seuss
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
That is so very true. Just think, some people don't experience that much love in a lifetime, and my family was blessed in great abundance in just three short months!
I hope you have enjoyed the inside scoop into what we've been up to!
Now that my maternity leave is officially over, I want you and your family in front of my camera! Fall Sessions are booking now and things are filling up fast! Schedule your session today!
I hope you have enjoyed the inside scoop into what we've been up to!
Now that my maternity leave is officially over, I want you and your family in front of my camera! Fall Sessions are booking now and things are filling up fast! Schedule your session today!
Oh yeah! I almost forgot! Check out my NEW logo!
Cheers, Friends!!!
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