Dec 30 2011
9:11 pm

Friday’s Frame ~ Gracey Elle

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I knew I’d love her, but I never knew she’d be our world.

I mean, people tell you, but you never know … until the day arrives.

Four hours of sleep in two days? Not an issue. Gracey Elle is here, and she’s beautiful.

Tommy and I brought our daughter home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. I’m still in recovery mode, but with the best possible distraction life has to offer, I feel a bit stronger as each day passes. And to see Tommy become a father — oh my goodness, I could cry at just the thought. He’s in LOVE.

Here’s just one photo of our sleepy little girl in the hospital — check back soon for more pics and the story of our big day.:)

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Jane - December 31, 2011 - 10:38 am

Welcome, Gracey!!! We are so blessed!

Jessica Sands - December 30, 2011 - 10:09 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! i’m so excited for you, katie. i can’t wait to read the story and see more photos!!!

Dec 23 2011
9:30 pm

Friday’s Frame ~ Two days until three.

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Well folks, this is it! One last Friday’s Frame before Baby G. In two days, we’ll be three.

Lots of people have asked how I’ve been feeling this week. Besides the fact that standing actually kind of hurts, the “battle” is almost entirely emotional. I feel anxious, ready, not-so-ready, nervous, nervous, nervous, excited, cranky, incredibly thankful, happy, and yes … even a bit blue. Strange, but honest. For the past four years, it’s been Tommy and I — just me and my best bud. You wonder how drastically life will change. Let’s face it — Tommy’s heart is about to be stolen.;)But this is exactly what we wanted. What we prayed for. What we hoped for. I’m excited beyond words to meet her, hold her, kiss her, love her. And I can’t wait to see my husband turn into a father.

Tonight, we decided to head to Pewaukee’s “Country Christmas.” Who doesn’t love Christmas lights? One more mini-date before our little girl arrives …

So there you have it! As soon as I’m halfway recovered, I plan on posting some sessions that never got blogged, so check back in a week or two. (And oh, maybe I’ll post a picture or two of Baby G. Maybe.);)2012 is going to be a great year for love, katie photography — expect a total website update and several new packages before winter is over. I’m still booking weddings for 2012, so if you hear of any lovebirds who get engaged over the holidays, be sure to send them my way.:)

Have a fabulous Christmas, everyone! Enjoy your loved ones.

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Dec 16 2011
10:47 pm

Friday’s Frame ~ Nine days.

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Nine days. NINE days. That’s less than 10. Nine more days until we meet our little girl.

Earlier this year, Tommy and I had a showdown with nine months. We prayed for our baby when the doctors told us otherwise. “The good news is,” a doctor said to me through my tears, “is that you’re able to get pregnant.” The tests had indicated miscarriage. But God had another plan. He knew the tests were wrong.

From that point on, I carried a stone my mom had given me in my pocket. I carried it with me when we went to our ultrasounds.

“Be still,” it reads on one side, “and know that I am God. Psalms 46:10.”

Today, the stone is on a bookshelf in our nursery. It’s next to an ultrasound picture we received at seven weeks along. “Baby Gardner” the sonographer wrote. It was the first time we saw her beating heart.

Soon enough, our nursery will be complete (there’s one important little person missing):), and I’ll be ready to post pictures of her pretty little room.

Thanks for stopping by, my friends!

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Dec 09 2011
10:37 pm

Friday’s Frame ~ Milwaukee newborn photographer

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Go ahead, stare at this photo for 15 seconds without yawning … I double-dare ya.

I captured the picture above during a recent newborn session with the beautiful Rose Marjorie. She most likely was my last newborn shoot before our baby girl arrives! And what a perfect last session she was. I hope to post a few more photos of little Rose soon!

This past week has been a busy one on the Gardner front. We’re continuing to assemble 101 baby contraptions, we met with a possible pediatrician, the nursery is a few steps closer to being finished … AND … Tommy and I bought a new car! New to me, that is. YEESH … is car shopping EVER a good time? I’m not sure it’s possible in life to walk away from a car dealership feeling as though you actually got a killer of a deal. But hey, I’m thankful we found a vehicle suitable to my needs. It’s also been a full 24 hours since the papers were signed, and she’s still runnin’ like a gem, so YAY! (Speaking of, if anyone is interested in my old car — a 2004 Hyundai Elantra — have I got a deal for you! Ms. Hyundai is the absolute most reliable car I’ve ever owned, but shhhhhh, don’t say that too loud … my new car might hear.)

Have a great weekend everyone! Thanks for stopping by.

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Dec 02 2011
6:25 pm

Friday’s Frame ~ Waiting …

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“It’s a scrumptulous world and it’s ready to greet you. And as for myself … well … I can’t wait to meet you!”

As I sit in our nursery and page through a book published solely for the purpose of being read in utero, I think about how my parents brought me home from the hospital in a rented car seat. Oh, how times have changed. Was parenting easier without 399 car seats to research, or an entire wall of baby bottles to pick from? Most likely, no. Parents had the same basic worries 25 years ago. It all comes down to health and happiness for your children, and that, my friends, you cannot buy.

This week has been an interesting one. Tommy and I actually spent Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in the hospital. Baby Gardner was causing a bit of trouble in my belly! The doctors ran some tests and hooked me up to a baby monitor for the night. Thankfully, my contractions subsided and a few other symptoms have cleared. So, no baby yet! She still has a few more weeks of free rent, as Tommy says.:)

Although my stay was anything but relaxing, it did give us the chance for a “test run.” I now realize the hospital isn’t a hotel and you need to bring your own toothpaste. However, I did try the cafeteria’s blueberry pancakes, and they were FABulous. But that’s where the fabulous’ness ended. (Don’t get me wrong, the nurses and doctors were kind as kind can be.) It could have been my uncomfortableness, or maybe it was the 3 a.m. screams of the poor woman in labor just down the hall. (Yes, that happened .. All. Night. Long.) Either way, I barely slept a wink, and I’m thankful to be home once again. With a few extra prayers, hopefully our next stay will result in leaving the hospital as three, not two.:)

As for my photography, I’m continuing to edit and fulfill print/product orders. I’ve also been designing a few albums and I’m working on some business-related projects. Hopefully, I can continue to update the blog until I have the baby for real, so check back soon for additional posts.:)

Have a great weekend!

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