Easter Time

We had a great Easter and hope you did too! Here are some quick shots of our weekend.

My three boys being sweet


One not so sweet and two not sure what to do....


B dying his eggs


T looking for an egg






Some may think he is flipping the camera off - whoops.




The day before at our Church's Easter party -


I am no longer carrying C on the inside - just on the outside - and somehow I continue to look pregnant. :)

Wedding Photography Lido Sands Newport Beach California

Orange County Wedding Photography

Brian shot a wedding a week after I had my third baby and did a great job. Our friend Steve Hoffmann helped Brian out as our second shooter and got some great shots! L & B are a great couple. We ran into them at a wedding we did in January at Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach and then met regarding their wedding shortly after. :) We knew it would be too soon for me to be shooting a wedding, so close to my baby's due date - but they were cool with having Brian as the main photographer. Such a sweet couple. I wish I could have been there to be a part of the wedding, but it was fun to edit their images. I can't wait to do her maternity photos and eventually meet their little one!















I went to elementary school with the guy in the middle. :)


We shot both of these awesome couples weddings in the past.

Happy World Autism Awareness Day

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

As many of you know - I have a nephew with autism so I hold this close to my heart.

Here is some interesting information I found online:
-Approximately 67 million people worldwide are affected by Autism
-Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the world
-More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with diabetes, cancer and AIDS combined
-Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism (1 in 94 boys; 1 in 150 children overall)
-There is no medical detection or cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention improve outcomes

The following "red flags" may indicate that a child is at risk and should be screened to ensure that he/she is on the right developmental path:

-No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
-No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
-No babbling by 12 months
-No back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reachin, or waving by 12 months
-No words by 16 months
-No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
-No response when the child's name is called by 10 months
-Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills at any age

Balboa Peninsula Beach Wedding

I have known this bride for awhile and she is so sweet! Brian went and took some quick photos on their wedding day after they got married in the LDS San Diego Temple. They had TK Burgers at their reception. Brian was quite excited for the food! :)

Cody!

We are back from the hospital with our newest addition! Our third son, Cody Kettley Gilmore was born on March 11th and weighed a whopping 10 lbs 2 oz! We didn't know the sex - but were pretty sure it was a girl - just because this pregnancy was so different than my last two. Just goes to show - you never know! We are happy to have Cody in our family. T & B absolutely LOVE him. They want to hold him and are constantly asking questions. Tyler likes to tell me when he smiles, wants to see his feet, his diaper, etc. Brian is more confused by where he gets his "milk." He wants to know where the bottle is. Not sure where to go with that one. :) Anyway - here are some quick shots from the hospital. Also - some friends wanted to see photos of my other two boys when they were born - so I am posting those too. :)





I love how babies bodies just curl up naturally the first week or so (this is the perfect time for "newborn shoots" FYI)


Here is Brian back in 2005 - hair is very similar to Cody's




Here are the shots we used for Tyler's announcement

Baby #3

I am leaving for the hospital in about two minutes to have baby #3. This is the last post I will make as a mother of two - and it's kind of...different. I have done the c-section surgery with both of my boys, but I am SO nervous this time around. I am not sure why - I just am. I am excited to find out if we will have another Gilmore boy to add to the mix, or if it will be a Gilmore girl. Little B is VERY excited and has been counting down his "sleeps" until they get to see the baby out of mommy's tummy. He tells me constantly that he is going to be a big helper and teach him/her to crawl. :) Tyler pretty much copies his older brother - so he is excited too, but I am not sure if he gets the big picture. We have talked a lot about how babies cry a lot and need to be held by mommy - but only time will tell if Tyler is really okay with the whole thing. Anyway - I had to make this quick - just wanted to let you guys know I am going under the knife really soon - nervous - excited - but more nervous - and I will post again when I get home to let you know the outcome! :) Thank you to everyone that has helped me the past two months while I have been on a bedrest and in the hospital. I couldn't have done it without you (you know who you are!). I feel so blessed to have so many friends and family come to our aid at a time when we needed some help. I don't know how I can repay you all - but please know - when you need help - I am there for you! :)

Orange County Maternity Portrait Session in Newport Beach

Brian took a quick shot of me in the studio last week (even though I am on bedrest) - it was fast, don't worry. :) Anyway - we tried to get an angle that wasn't too scary, so this is what we came up with.



My little man outside with me (Tyler was sleeping)

Disco/Gambling in the 70's

We had a great birthday party in January. The theme was 70's (since I was born in the 70's) then we hired Ace's High Casino Rental and had Allan (an AWESOME DJ) do all the music. My parents rocked and cooked all the food we had and my sister Christine helped a ton with the decorations and planning. We hired a couple to do our "bar" - which was virgin pina coladas (don't think baby would have liked any liquor). :) It was a great night - and almost everyone dressed up! (Carly Street took our photos - she rocks!)

My number on roulette! Red 32 baby!


Jules made these yummy sugar cookies


Christine & Scott looking hot


Belly as of January










I bought this costume in October thinking I still might be able to fit in it - it stretches, right? Ya right!!!!






No ladies - my brother is not taken..can you believe it? I know - stunning.


The DELICIOUS cake from Let Them Eat Cake


Happy Birthday - la la la


Don't I look just like the girl on the wall?


My amazing mother!




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