Yesterday day, my littlest Bug turned four weeks. Honestly, I feared how life would change once she joined us. I feared how much time and attention she'd take from the others, and whether I'd be able to handle another. After all, now Jeff and I would be outnumbered! So silly of me. These past four weeks of getting to know her have been amazing. It's only been a month, but I already have a hard time imagining what life was like without her. Her brother and sister have transitioned so well, and are head over heels in love with her. It's obviously had its trials, but I couldn't have asked for anything better. I love you, kiddos!

 Below are some photos I took for my dad for Father's Day. I owe him a few photo mugs!

Find me on Instagram! I'm "melissataylorphoto."

One of the last sessions that I had a chance to have before my own Baby Bean arrived, was with Julia. Julia is a fellow photographer, and let's be honest, completely gorgeous. I know, personally, how difficult it is to have photos of yourself or your own family when you are a photographer, so Julia and I set up a trade. The thought of setting up a newborn session for my own baby, while wrangling the other two sounded impossible! I got to see Julia and her gorgeous little guys, and she did a newborn session with Addison. Win, win, win. I'm so grateful for the beautiful photos she captured!

Baby Surprise will be here so soon. Congratulations!

Today, my lovely friends and family threw me a baby shower =) The lovely Krisann set up little booths for tattoos, like the Tattooed Man, the wild, caged animals, little straw decorations, so we all could be like the bearded lady, and my mom.... She made the cutest cupcakes that looked just like ice cream cones, and an adorable fondant cake.

Tomorrow's the big "37 weeks" date, which means that Miss Addison can feel free to join us! That also means I'm taking a little break and having myself a bit of maternity leave. I'll still be having tons of photos of my new little gal (she can't run away like the older ones), and I'm looking forward to catching up on some blog posts! 

If you want to have some fun, check out this fun little poll I have set up to guess when Addy will be here, how big she'll be, etc. The site tally's it up, and I'll announce who won! (PS. I'm Due May 21st) (PSS. No real prizes... just some warm fuzzies in your heart, and a great big "I told you so!" on record for the world to see.)

And most importantly, thank you so much, everyone, for your support and love. We're feelin' it!!

 

For the rest of the photos, check out my flickr album =) 

Cheers!

-Melissa Taylor

Finals are over, and now it's catch up time! This is the Greenberg family. We had a great time, and somehow managed to get so many great shots of FIVE kiddos!

Here are some of my favorites.