You know you are working with an awesome bride and groom when they let you take them away between the ceremony and the reception, stick them in a damp, cold corn field in the country and they just look at you and say “We trust you!” …. sweet!!!!!!
A big thank you to Diane & Craig Lush, the newlyweds and awesome-est couple ever … thanks for letting me be a part of your special, amazingly-relaxed wedding day … you guys are the best!
Fun and fearless! I love these pics!
We had so much fun with you Gillian, We would do it all agian in a heart beat. The sneak peak is amazing, as I knew it would be, which is why we chose you and only you! We wanted spectacular pictures so we went with the very best. . . . .Gigi you rock chickie!
These are sooooo nice. I especially LOVE the last one.
Wonderful pics!
This couple is going to celebrate their 50th anniversary someday. You can just feel the love between them coming right through the pictures…..it’s very moving. (Okay I’m getting choked up here! LOL!) Well done Gigi!
Great pictures Gillian as always. I know Craig through work and he’s a great guy. Congrats to him and his new family.
Wow, you are an amazing photographer. I just love, love, LOVE seeing the new creative shots you’re doing!! I’m sure they thought you were the awesome-est photographer!
these are truly AMAZING pictures!!! they were very lucky to have you do them 🙂 awesome job!!
Love the corn field shots!! They are a beautiful couple!! Stunning pictures! 😀
No kidding – that teared me up 🙂 So beautiful, so much love!!! And I love A’s hat – he rocked it!!!
I think.. I could be wrong..but I think this couple had the worlds best photographer! great shots Gigi!!! wowowowow!
So nice Gillian!
Beautiful pictures!!! The third one from the bottom made my heart melt <3
Tomorrow I’m scheduled for another ultrasound.
That’s two in one week. I have never had so many ultrasounds with one pregnancy before.
Can you please pray that baby has gained some weight? Apparently, it’s growing at a sluggish rate and is measuring quite a few weeks behind. My doctor is a bit concerned and has instructed me to slow down and gain some weight! Now to many of you who know me, you know that I have small babies – so far, the girls have weighed in at 4.11, 5.12, and 5,4 – so small babies are nothing new to me … but this baby is measuring a bit smaller (poor little thing!) and so the doctors want me and baby to fatten up over the next few weeks. The ultrasounds are booked to see if baby is growing and fattening up as it should. I don’t know what happens if baby doesn’t fatten up – but let’s just hope he or she does!
I guess it is to be expected – I have a high metabolism that burns off whatever I eat fairly quickly and I’m also chasing after three other kids and running a photography business alongside a hubby who is very, very busy at work and quite often burning the midnight oil right alongside of me… there are very few moments of ‘down time’ in our life. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not complaining, but I am admitting that is IS indeed very, very busy right now – from the photography to the house life to homeschooling. I’m sure I’m not alone, right moms?
But just pray that baby fattens up and grows – soon. I also gave birth to two of out of my three babies two weeks early … um, so that means anytime at the beginning of October/end of September if this baby decided to be like his/her big sisters! *help*
Oh, and I think I’ve given up on the whole “being ready” thing. I had the baby room halfway cleaned out, then stopped and cleaned out the other girls’ rooms only to put all the weird, unused, where-the-heck-does-this-go kinda things back in the nursery … maybe I’ll tackle that again on Monday. I did manage to pack a wee baby bag with a few sleepers (pink AND blue!) and some diapers. Just in case.
{just some quick photos that Lacey –gosh, that girl rocks – shot for us while we were out as a family this week}
Thanks for your prayers. xo
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I have been visiting and noticed your baby bump looked rather small for how far along you were,, but I didn’t want to comment because we all carry our babies differently. AS a mother of 4 many small children (under 5) and our last baby coming at 32 weeks weighing 3 1/2pounds, I pray and hope that your little one stays in as long as possible and gets nice and fat! It is difficult to have a baby in the N.I.C.U and have 3 little ones at home as well. Our baby was in hospital for just over a month and I would never wish that experience on anyone. You just don’t feel complete until the baby comes home. So take it easy and EAT EAT EAT!;-)
Here’s a little something to bring encouragement at this time. It’s something that brought me such peace during our experience; Isaiah 41:10
Gillian:
May God watch over you and your lil bundle! Plump up lil one…take care and make sure you listen to the advice of others…SLOW DOWN!!!!
xoxo
sending lots of good thoughts and wishes to your newest addition!
It looks like you have a budding assistant on your hands! Too bad you can’t just send her out to shoot…while you sit at home and rest! Thinking good thoughts for that little baby…maybe I’ll have to bring you some cake!
I happened upon your blog through a Facebook friend (Chris McCoy) whom I also know through school council — sounds
like you might need a little help when this babe is born (or even before if you are on bedrest). Consider giving me a call or at least visit my site– I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula working out the Orangeville area. I have great professional references and can work around a variety of schedules to meet client’s needs.
Sincerely,
Michele Perry, CPD
Motherjoy, 519-217-8886 http://www.motherjoy.ca
Praying that you sweet baby bump gets a little plumper…before making the grand entrance! Take time 4 you & the precious cargo you carry!
What an awesome example you and Abby set for your girls 🙂 So in love, and they get to see it – you rock! Praying for Baby G to fatten up – given the gravity of the situation, I shall do my best to help!! And lastly….how on earth have you managed this many ultrasounds and not manage to see a doodle or lack there of??? LOL – that’s just will power I don’t understand 😉
YES, grow baby grow!! Gramma is praying for you little one! Gillian, listen to all your friends who are saying SLOW DOWN and RELAX! And let people bring you food ….
Everything will be ok ,,,,, God is watching over both of you! xo
Auntie G, you and your precious wee one are being covered with our prayers!!
We all love and squeezes.. Gigi, slow down. Take this time, these few precious days to give that wee life what it really needs. which is not a coat of paint, or another job. and who cares if the laundry piles up?? it’ll still be there. People can be put out, let them pout, this little life is all that matters. and on that note, what can I do?? let us know. what about a play date with the girls over here for an afternoon/evening?? we’re all here, and we all love you!
Gillian, I will be praying for you and the baby. I just know everything will be fine. I love the pics, wow, Lacey is doing a great job capturing the pics that you are obviously not able to. So nice to get a few with you in them…something I lack on my end since I am the “freddy flash bulb” in the house 🙂 Love you and thinking of you. xo
Wow! Amazing Photos Lacey! Just like your momma!! I will be praying that you and your beautiful new little bundle gain some weight!! 😀
Hey Gillian,
Thinking of you! Take care of yourself and your little ones. I have a friend that went through the same thing that you are going through and her little darling still was born small but scored a 10 out of 10 on her health chart 🙂 I’m positive that so will yours 🙂
would you like me to stop by next week with burgers, fries, cupcakes, pizza and anything else fattening i can think of? come on baby, grow
Wonderful photos! Lacey is an awesome photographer! xxx
Lacy is rocking your camera you must be so proud 🙂 Keep your positive attitude baby will grow it is amazing how fast it can happen!! xo
will be with you in prayer for sure.
you really are so cute….so stunning. i long for a baby bump!
i have those boots. will make the colder weather that’s coming easier to endure! =)
You and baby are in my prayers, Gillian. *Try* to slow down, I know it’s hard, but really, this baby *is SO worth it* and he or she is telling you to slow down, to rest more and to try to gain a bit of weight. PLEASE listen…baby knows best!
This is coming from someone who *was* on bed rest with my baby (yes, believe me it nearly killed me – I am a busy gal too) So, if I was able to do that, YOU can rest more :o) Deal??? ;o)
You’re both gonna be just fine! xo
Oh my goodness! You are soooooo stinkin’ cute! Love these. Will definitely pray on your behalf.
Beautiful photos and beautiful belly:) xoxox
… you will be holding your wee baby in your arms and falling in love all over again …
… and introducing your baby to your sweet family. Ami, you are so blessed … I can’t wait to hear the news!
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Congratulations Ami and family!! your photos are lovely 🙂
Today, we finished homeschooling and piano lessons by early afternoon … I knew I had a session this evening to shoot (which usually means that will be all I book for the day as it is a bit tiring at the end of this pregnancy) … but as I drove the girls home from piano lessons and had the windows rolled down in our truck, I could hear the birds singing, the sunshine was warming our faces, I just knew we couldn’t pass up this opportunity …
So, off apple picking we went! The girls were so excited – our second field trip … 🙂
Yes, Lucia had a typical-over-tired-too-hot-two-year-old tantrum right as I was paying for the apples.
Yes, Lyla and Lucia fought over the (foolishly purchased) candy stick when we walked through the store …
Yes, I was so tired and had way too many Braxton Hicks contractions by the end of the trip ….
…. but we really did have a great time … life is what you make it, isn’t it? I could complain and whine about how ridiculous it was to take three kids apple picking on the hottest day of fall so far (man, was it hot or what?!) nearly 9 months pregnant and deal with Lucia’s meltdowns … or I could look at these images and realize we made memories today and the temper tantrums aside, this *is* how I want to spend my days …
(Okay, I could do with less Braxton Hicks …. )
We’re blessed with a good variety of apple orchards right near us – this one in particular was so lovely …
The apples were big and juice and ready for picking … it didn’t take us long to pick over 30 lbs of apples.
“The apples go like THIS, Lucia …”
Lyla – the take charge girl.
Lucia, the droopy-bottom girl. I need to put her back in 18 month pants because these toddler pants are just not cutting it!
“Hmm, how do I reach those juicy ones?”
Ahhh, the helping hand and watchful eye of a big sister. Or maybe she’s snatching the apple for her own bag …
self-timered-poorly focused, but it’s us … (minus daddy) … now why do all my girls look crabby when I was the one pulling the wagon full of 30 lbs of apples?!
And baby bump was there too. Obviously.
So what am I going to do with all these apples?!
You guessed it – apple sauce! I think I will save that for next week’s project, though … stay tuned for apple-sauce-adventures to come.
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Congratulations on your pregnancy, Gillian! I didn’t know you & Abby were expecting another little life — how exciting!!!
Just wanted to say how much I LOVE your photography — spontaneous, fun, playful, sensual (pregnancy photos) and sensational! You have a great eye…keep up the fab work (though with homeschooling 3 and expecting a 4th very soon not sure how much time you will have to pursue your “hobby”!).
Take care of you and baby….!!
With His heartbeat,
Pam :))
Love the pics – the orchard was an awesome setting. I also think that Lucia’s droopy bottoms are extra cute 🙂
Lacy looks sooooo grown up. It’s cute how Lyla likes to teach Lucia how to do things too. Good memories for you. <3
Great pics and I have some other recipes for all your apples if you like. Enjoy!
What great pictures Gillian… and you would never know the kids were cranky… great fall memories!!
Gigi-I hope my tweets made it to you on how I was taught to make pink applesauce. Love your fall pictures!!!!
“It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life. “
~P.D. James
Autumn is one of my FAVORITE seasons … okay, actually, it IS my favorite time of the year … cozy fires at night, snuggled under a blanket and listening to the fire crackle, crunchy fresh Ontario apple picking and hot apple pies in the afternoon, gingersnaps fresh from the oven, and the beautiful colour of the leaves, slowly making its way across our countryside …. yes, I do love this season …
I noticed a few signs of gorgeous fall day all around me today … just in the little things … we baked, we home schooled, we cleaned, we played outside in the sunshine … it was wonderful … one of my dear friends gave birth to her second daughter today and I am just over the moon excited for her …! This, too, makes me OH SO VERY excited to meet our little one next month!! What a beautiful season to welcome a baby with!
(Let’s just pray baby doesn’t arrive on Thanksgiving weekend – I don’t want to miss that amazing turkey dinner or my mom’s famous homemade buns! Hee hee!)
… homemade ginger snaps (recipe to be posted below because they are TOO good not to pass on the recipe!) ….
fresh apples from the orchard …
Messy-haired, happy-lovin’-life Lyla …
… lots of leaves to sweep up … in our socks, of course … :S … which of course, makes more laundry for me … but I don’t mind …
if it means I can hang it out on the line on such a beautiful day …
How are you enjoying the change of season so far?
P.S. If you want to bring a little fall into your kitchen, you must try this gingersnap recipe. I’m not sure why gingersnaps seem like cookies for the colder months, but they are certainly up there on the yummy list, according to my kids!
~ Gingersnapalicious Cookies ~
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup white sugar for decoration
We also baked some delicious apple muffins together. The recipe is from the talented Lori Tinella of Little Chefs – head over here to see her apple recipe! The girls LOVE these muffins!! I doubled the batch and am freezing some for later this week because I just KNOW we will run out quickly!
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I knew I could count on you to share a recipe! I just came across your cinnamon Christmas ornament recipe yesterday, which reminded me that you’d be doing something beautifully autumnal with your girlies. You don’t disappoint, Gillian! Can’t wait to try these.
And your mama is right… that leaf image is divine!!
Awesome pics..I love the clarity of them..you are just TOO good..
and thanks for the recipe those are my FAV cookies;)
Gillian,
You are making me love Autumn even more now with that Ginger Snap recipe. I will definitely be taste testing that one 🙂 I just love all the wonderful small moments in life that you are grabbing hold of and making beautiful memories with the L’s.
Where did you go apple picking? I want to take the kids this weekend.
That’s it…I’m buying molasses and trying these cookies! Yum! Lovely pics 🙂
What beautiful pictures .. you make Autumn seem so special. And your cookies look amazing … you know that gingersnaps are my favourite!! I will have to stop in tomorrow and have one with a cup of tea! I love seeing the girls help their mommy … And that leaf picture is amazing – you should enter that into a contest! It should be a cover picture for something .. maybe a book!! xo
by Gigi
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