Rosie and I have been friends for over 25 years and I love how close we still are.  Tomorrow is her due date for baby #4 which will make them a family of 6!

I made them come to my studio so we could document this moment before the new little guy arrives.  I'm hoping I can be there for his birth to photograph it, like I was for his soon to be oldest brother.

Can't wait to meet this little guy and see all of the love everyone has to share with him.  His siblings have such an amazing bond, I can't wait to see what he brings to the mix.

My outspoken, strong willed ray of sunshine is 2 today....  her smile brightens any moment and I can't imagine our life without her.  Her laughter is infectious and her determination is something I strive for.

People always say she resembles Lucy Who from Dr. Seuss, I saw this dress and knew I needed to photograph her in it for her 2 year Birthday photos.

Happy Birthday my little Squeakers, I love you so.

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It's true, this winter we will be a family of 5!  I announced yesterday on facebook after an amazing ultrasound in the morning.

I had a lot of anxiety during this pregnancy since we lost a baby last year and lucky baby #7 will be our second rainbow baby.  His or her older sister Oona (our original rainbow baby) turns 2 tomorrow.

It's been a crazy 5 years, 5 pregnancies and this is the 7th baby I've carried in those pregnancies.  As soon as I found out I was pregnant, this was the shot I thought of to announce our joy.

Thank you so much to Iron Chef Stephanie Izard who allowed me to shoot in my favorite restaurant, Duck Duck Goat, and to Nicki for creating these adorable and delicious dumplings for me.  I am so happy with how this turned out.

Thank you also to my talented friend Tony for assisting me on this shoot.

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