Charlottesville Family Photographer: a trip to the apple orchard...

AKA- It is officially FALL! 

Before having Emmie we were super spontaneous.  We had  free weekends all the time, and never really had to consult our schedule when wanting to do something.  Somehow, since Emmie was born, our calendar has filled up, and we have to plan fun outings in advance. I'm not complaining one bit- a big reason for our busy schedule is this business- something I'm so thankful for! 

This weekend trip was special because it was planned so last minute. Like, the night before we were having dinner celebrating Mike's birthday and decided to go the next day! 

I grew up going to the Carter's Mountain Orchard, and was so excited to start bringing Emmie with us! This is one of our friend traditions now, and we all just love it! This is our third year packing up and heading out there with our babies!

Last year: 

And the year before... apparently we didn't get a GROUP photo! But look how little our babies are!

It can be a lot of work, but so worth it! If not for the apple cider donuts alone! ;) 

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Lynchburg, VA Wedding Photographer: Antione & Tessia wedding day

Antione & Tessia's wedding day has finally arrived!! I KNOW they have been anxiously awaiting this day since they have been living so far apart for oh so long!! They had a beautiful and romantic wedding day at the Trivium Estate in Forest, Virginia (LOVE them so much!!). I was so impressed by how much love and support they had from their family and friends! SO many people showed up to celebrate them!! 

Can't you just feel the love and support this couple has! Congrats again Antione & Tessia! We are so so happy for you guys and your beautiful family! 

Lynchburg, VA Photographer: Our Labor Day Weekend

We had the best time Labor Day weekend! Since Emmie started school last week (photos to come, of course!!) my goal has been to spend as much quality time with her as possible. The great thing about her being in school is I can get all my work done while she's at school, and then spend the evenings and weekends with her! It's like the life of a normal working mom! ;) almost.. ha. 

We had an amazing breakfast- IN BED- made by Michael! Me and Emmie snuggled and made tents in the bed, and he spoiled us and brought us coffee and breakfast.  The sweetest thing ever... all of us snuggling up together! We then headed out to the fountains downtown for some last days of fun in the sun! We brought a bathing suit but of course, she wanted to wear her 'america dress'.  haha

And of course, if there's a dog around, Emmie has to be petting it! ha 

We ended our day with homemade Mexican food (our favorite!!) and then hit up Mister Goodies for ice cream! 

Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend! Did you get to relax and spend time with your family? What did you do!? 

Sunset Beach Photographer: the last of the vacation photos ;)

Our last morning of vacation, after packing up our house, we ran down to the beach for some family pictures.  In my opinion, you can never have enough! ;)  We are so thankful my grandma took us on this fun vacation for the week! So fun to have her on the east coast from Arkansas! 

We are acclimating back to real life. Emmie keeps asking to "go back to her beach house." haha don't we wish! 

Sunset Beach Photographer: little blue bikini

Emmie sure loves her little blue bikini, and since she can't wear it to the pool we go to (one pieces only!) she wanted to wear it every single day at the beach! I was not going to argue! How cute is it?! 

These are some shots from another early morning, right before a storm was coming in, so the beach was even more peaceful! The gray moody skies totally got me! ;)  Emmie was SO brave this trip and wanted to "get into the big water" with me or Michael the entire time! 

View more from our Sunset Beach Vacation here!