Melissa Anne Photography: February 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS!

Just found out that my other Mommy to Be had her baby boy today! Congratulations to Mandy and family on the birth of their baby boy, Dean Gregory! So exciting!

Dean Gregory wasn't due for another 2 weeks, but decided he wanted to make his debut a little early! So glad Mom and baby are both doing well and can't wait to meet him! (and of course take lots of pictures!)

So far, 2013 is the year for baby boys!

~XOXO
Melissa :)

Welcome Baby Henry James!

Big Sis Anna, Henry and Mom

Baby boy Henry James, was born a little early on February 20, 2013 at 1:20pm. He weighed in at 7 lb 0.9 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long!

When I did the maternity photos just a few days before, I found out that they didn't know if he was a boy or a girl! The due date was in March, but this little guy had different ideas!

He was lovingly welcomed by Mom, Dad and Big Sis Anna and Grandparents!

He was pretty alert and has a full head of dark hair (the lighting was bad in the hospital room. so it looks blonde!)

He will be VERY loved by his excited family!

Henry James

Dad & Henry

Such sweet little hands!

Henry James~Welcome to the world!

Baby toes!

Smiling?

Big Sister, Little Brother

The Stats!


The Happy Maurer Family!

Mommy & Henry

CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY YEARS OF HAPPINESS TO THE MAURER FAMILY!!

(p.s. I can't wait to take more photos at the Family Session in a couple of weeks!)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Maternity Session~Mandy D.

Had so much fun with this Momma and her daughter, Dennie!

Baby bump

Mom and Dennie

Dennie will make a wonderful Big Sister!

Big Sister

Waiting for baby Dean!

Expecting new baby Dean Gregory March 2013!! Check back for more photos soon!

Maternity Session with Jessica M.

Had a great time with this adorable family! They are getting excited for the arrival of their new addition! They don't know the sex of the baby, so they are very excited to welcome their new son/daughter/brother/sister! Can't wait to meet the new baby soon!

Big Sister Anna

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Excited for the new baby!

Family is everything!

The baby is in there!

Baby!

Anna making faces!

Baby bump

Love<3

Baby booties

Look for newborn portraits soon from this wonderful family!

(p.s. I got a text from Jessica that she is having the baby today! Will keep you posted!)
**UPDATE!**
Baby boy (!) Henry James was born today! Congrats Maurer family!!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Jillian Hayes Wagner~Melanoma Warrior

I was so blessed to be part of this emotional day. I am friend's with Susan, Jillian's mom, (a.k.a Mama Bear)and we also live about 3 hours apart. Jillian had melanoma, and she fought a long, hard battle. Through it all, she tried to remain Jillian. Not the girl with melanoma. She lived life to the absolute fullest she could, and she battled each new obstacle with grace and determination. I never got to meet Jillian, but I feel like, through Susan, I did know her. I also have melanoma, so awareness of melanoma is near and dear to me. This billboard is just so awesome. That young, beautiful girl is smiling and shining her light down all over Michigan, and she is spreading awareness. Her message is, "It's not "JUST" skin cancer...It IS Cancer." She is putting a face to this horrible cancer. A cancer without a cure. I know she is changing the world and is smiling along with all the other melanoma warriors in Heaven. Thank you Jillian and Susan for sharing your story and your strength. One day, we will win this battle against melanoma. The black beast will go down!

Standing and getting LOUD!

There is nothing stronger than a mother's love for her child.

Andrea,Jolaina,Susan and I

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Logan~ Cake Smash~ First Birthday!!


Sprinkles

I have been very lucky to be this cute little guys photographer since he was 3 months old! He has the most beautiful blue eyes and the biggest smile! He has always been so great when getting his pictures taken. He is one of my favorite clients! Happy First Birthday Logan!!