Well friends, I am so excited to share some photos from a recent mini maternity session. I figured with a toddler and being very pregnant myself it would just be easier on our crew to take photos on two different occasions than to plan an hour long outing – I’m so glad it worked out!

I have taken senior photos in this location, but I’ve been dreaming of having some family photos of our own in this same spot. It was the *perfect* fall evening – and we took all of these in about 15 minutes! The key was keeping expectations low and keeping things moving! I am really into this rust color during the months of Sept-early November. I originally bought this dress from the Glamour Farms Boutique for a September wedding, but in typical midwest weather…it was 95* out! So, I decided to go for something different, and I’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for the perfect moment to wear it! P.S. I actually scored it on MAJOR sale tab clearance. I think it was maybe $11? I’m a big cheerleader for shopping clearance all the time, but especially during pregnancy since my body changes so much!

If you’re outfit planning for your own maternity session, I’d suggest picking out your own outfit first since I knew that I’d probably be the most self-conscious of our crew. Then, I found Hayden’s shirt (thanks to his dad’s closet!) to go along, and I went through Beckham’s closet to see what he already had. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have matching outfits. If you have a friend group with similar sizes or styles, it’s never a bad idea to just ask around if you can borrow something for a photo.

We are SO beyond excited to meet this little girl, and it is starting to really set in that we are getting close to the end. I am SO grateful to carry this baby each and every day. This pregnancy has been quite a lot more uncomfortable than Beckham’s, but I am grateful for it all…and I mean it!! Every moment and day of discomfort is just a reminder that there is life growing, and I am grateful.

We are getting close to finishing up the nursery – although it won’t be finished until she is here since we’ll have some personalized name things displayed. It’s so fun to have so many pink things!! I was never an all pink girl growing up, but as a girl mom I am like GIVE ME ALL THE PINK. I am so thrilled to meet her and see her sweet face!

P.S. If you want to see our maternity photos from Beckham, here’s a link!

Also, if you shop Glamour Farms Boutique for the first time you can use my code: FKTHREF for 20% off your first order.