This Salt River Maternity session gives me all the feels and squeals. Not only was the light enchanting, but the subjects just happen to be my favorite people in the whole world, my sister and brother-in-law.
You guys, I don’t think I’ve ever had a session where the photos speak for themselves. I’m staring my computer screen feeling so giddy and wondering just what exactly I should say. And then my eyes glance down and meet my sister’s piercing blue eyes and I think, oh my gosh, I’m obsessed.
This is my sister.
The most selfless, kind hearted and beautiful person I know and she’s having a little girl! A little girl to inherit her laughter, her ginormous heart and her thoughtfulness. Oh Mary Grace, you didn’t just luck out with the best mom in the world, you have the best dad too! If you know Ralf, you know he has a heart of gold. He possess patience and gentleness that seems so rare today.
Sis, do you remember that one Sunday morning, you were sitting in the middle section about 6 rows from the back of the auditorium? Your head was down and tears were in your eyes because you were terrified and excited about where God was leading you. Terrified because you knew change was coming, excited because you knew change was coming. And we prayed together. It was then that God was preparing your heart for the incredible journey you would go on to meet Ralf.
And it wasn’t long after that morning that you met him.
And it wasn’t long after that until he was taking you for street tacos.
And it wasn’t long after that until he was down on one knee on those tennis courts.
And it wasn’t long after that until you were walking down the aisle.
And now it won’t be long (hopefully a week from today) when you’ll welcome your baby girl into the world.
You’ll be able to look back and see how the Lord has been so good. How he has directed your steps and led you to this time and this place.
Sis and Ralf,
I saw the joy that radiated from you on your wedding day. It was contagious. But it’s nothing compared to what I see reflected in these photos. Mary Grace is the luckiest little girl in the whole entire world to have you two as parents!
Click here to see my sister’s baby shower!
Dress: Pink Blush
Maternity Belt: Gold Coast Chic
Make-Up: Jessica Hamblin