Monthly Archives: April 2010

Jesse & Tiffany: Maternity

It was such a fun surprise to get a facebook message from Tiffany, wondering if I would do a maternity session for her! I went to high school with Jesse & TIffany, but hadn’t connected with either of them since high school…and I had no idea she was pregnant! And she sure is pregnant! It was so great to catch up with her and celebrate the coming of her first little baby!  This was my first maternity shoot, and it was SO FUN! I am eager for my next one!

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I love Tiffany’s shirt – it really compliments her beautiful belly!
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Tiffany, you are going to be a wonderful mom! You are radiant!
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So sweet. 
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I will always be amazed by a pregnant belly. How does skin stretch like this?! Everything about the creation of a baby is truly miraculous!
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My favorite!
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Tiffany, I can’t WAIT to get word of the arrival of your little girl! Enjoy these next couple of weeks before she comes!

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Britney - May 1, 2010 - 11:19 pm

Beautiful shots Allison!!! I love the last one too!

Amanda - April 30, 2010 - 4:49 pm

Aren’t maternity sessions so fun?! Great job!

#3…Check!

I’ve been having so much fun trying new recipes lately and using fresh herbs! It amazes me that a little pinch of grass-looking stuff can be so flavorful in a meal! Always makes me wonder…who first discovered that? “That’s a nice looking weed, I wonder what it tastes like?!” Crazy! For a while now, I’ve wanted to grow my own herbs to have a fresh supply of them because I usually only use a tiny bit out of the package I buy before it goes bad. So, item #3 on my 101 list: Learn how to grow my own veggies and herbs…check! Well, the herbs part! Since I live in a condo, I don’t have a yard to plant them in, so I used four little pots. Most of them are supposed to sprout in 14-20 days,  and I can’t wait! I’ll update you on their progress! =)

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I think it’s hilarious that the brand of seeds is called “Burpee”!

Isn’t it incredible that such teeny tiny seeds can sprout into tall plants, and even the tallest of trees? That’s miraculous!

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Here’s a fun perspective for you:

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Ok, so I might just be a little too excited about my new herb-growing venture!
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Leigh Ann - April 30, 2010 - 10:05 am

I planted my own herbs this year too! I did rosemary, mint, cilantro and basil!!! I have so much fun with it!!! :-)

ashley - April 29, 2010 - 8:31 pm

Herbs were the first thing I tried to grow too! I think you’ll find they’re very resilient, even in the hands of rather neglectful growers like me. Best of luck!

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Maternity Session Sneak Peak!

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I did my first ever maternity shoot today, and it was so fun! Here is a sneak peak photo for you…more to come soon!

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Britney - April 28, 2010 - 11:08 pm

Awww, I can’t wait to see either!!!!!!

jesska lynn photography - April 28, 2010 - 5:35 pm

can’t wait to see the rest!!!! =0)