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Nothing is as precoius as meeting a brand new baby!!!!!!! I don’t think I will ever get tired of seeing new babies.

I had the pleasure of photographing this little baby as she welcomed herself into the world

? For more information about Pure Moments – The BIRTHday photo session – please contact Jackie. These images are heart warming and a GREAT collection to your newborn studio session! ?

Last week I posted a FREE giveaway on my facebook page for babies ranging from ages 6-9months. I was so pleased to see how excited you all were. And cute baby faces I did see!!! I filled all my spots with FIVE adorable girls… I couldn’t believe I had all girls- and it was so much fun playing dress up.

I thank all my moms – and adorable babies- that came to my ice rink studio lol. I really had a great time with you all and I can’t wait to see you again soon!  I am thinking cake smash!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh man… I had so much fun. I really can’t wait to do this again. Hopefully next time I’ll have some fun props to do to the mix

Life ended pretty CRAZY in 2011 and I must say I have neglected a LOT… and I am really very sorry. But for the past few days I have been editing and posting and I must admit, I have missed it so much. I am looking forward to jumping with both my feet and seeing where the Lord leads me

Back in December- on the day my camera BROKE -UGH. Thankfully with her AMAZING patience and the help of a friend, I was able to do our session of fun!

It’s clients and babies like these that make my life joyful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome 2012.. Here’s to a year of great things to come!

Wanna do something fun and kinda crazy?? ok- maybe its not CRAZY but it’s fun

On this FRIDAY the 13th I will be opening my studio for FREE sessions for newborns and babies that are sitting between the cute ages of 5-9 months!!!

There is no catch… I just want to see some cute adorable baby smiles

leave me an email or give me a call

lets play

…ok TOTALLY noticed I used a lot of and italics lol- does that make me a dork fish??

Looking at her makes me make funny baby noises.. I LOVE this stage of babyhood- they are so stinken cute and playful and who doesn’t love it when babies eat their toes?!!!!

I love her!

OH BOY! Baby Celebration!

My plan was to post this on Labor Day, but instead I received the BEST give ever… our new baby!!

So finally I have found some time to announce and post this blog for you all.

In celebration of all my WONDERFUL clients and fans.. and our last and final baby- which happens to be a boy, I wanted to do something special for you all. I contacted some of my favorite vendors and together we put together this special OH BOY! Giveaway.

When this list started to add up, I secretly wished I could just have it all for my little guy Each vendor will have a winner.. so there will be a total of  13 winners

Here are the rules:

1. “Like” my page as well as each vendor and tell them that Jax Creations Photography sent you.  As you start typing, my name should pop up.

The easiest way to like a page is to scroll down to the link and right click on it to open a new tab.  Like the page, leave a comment and close out.

2. Come back here and leave a comment telling me you entered.  I will have to approve each comment so it may not appear instantly.

3. Earn an extra entry by sharing the giveaway on your page with a link back to this blog post.  Come back and leave another comment.

This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Facebook.

The winners will be chosen on Monday, September 28th

Happy Liking!

Fabulous vendors

Sweetpea Shoppe – Krystal Marcoux

this adorable Newborn hat with chin strap

Heather Bell Hats -Katey Handel

newborn hat

Nori Shoes- erin noie

3 matching burp cloths

3 Little Birds Boutique- Chris Mish

$15 gift certificate

Birdie Baby Boutique -Brenda Laznovsky

$15 gift certificate

AliBaliGreen – Lexi Suby

monster newborn hat

Princess and the pea – Rebecka Lozano

Princess and the Pea is giving away THREE bow ties.

Click here to see fabric swatches

Up Above Creations -Katie Kendricks

Newborn crown

Perfect for momma’s little prince!

Imajen Backdrops – Alejandra Fernandez-Rubio

$50 Gift Certificate

Popcorn Pixels – Robin Earnest

$50 Gift certificate to her shop

KNP Actions – Alena Bejenarou

Brilliant Eye Candy Action

This action was created in Adobe Photoshop CS5 and will work on CS3-CS5 and PSE7.

The Brilliant Eye Candy action will make your photos look sweet as pie! By using this brush action you can illuminate the eyes in your photo to create a bright touch to the face making your subjects eyes pop! This action is fast loading and very easy to use. By just adding a little shine to the eyes you can transform a dull photo to a colorful shining masterpiece in just minutes.

Pink Papaya – Jen Stevens

Botanical facial wash and Facial Mask with Papaya Extract

Bet you thought I dropped off the planet?? Nope…. my site has been down due to some glitch but even MORE exciting is we FINALLY welcomed our little potato!!

Monday, September 5th- Labor Day, After I had a good visit from a friend and her adorable kiddos, I started having contractions. Thinking nothing of it I went on with my day. Later that evening, I was still getting those pesky contractions and decided I should keep track of them- just to see what kind of pattern- if any- I was having.

Another friend of mine gave me some advice about taking a shower- either the contractions would stop or keep going. So I hopped my chunky butt in the shower and relaxed in that warm water. For an hour, the contractions actually stopped but then they came harder. I decided that I should let hubby know of the situation. This is the point where I was just lost on what to do. You would think that after having 4 kids already, you would know just about everything, but I was at the point of worrying about crying wolf. Hubby came in early that night to watch and monitor me (such a sweet guy) and those contractions kept coming and kept getting worse. Finally he raised his voice at me to call the doc and let him know what was going on. The last thing I wanted to happen was to brush it off and then have this delivery be an EMERGENCY delivery. So I called and we went in. We left the house with nothing but my camera. I didn’t want to get my hopes up by packing that delivery bag- just to have to bring it back home. We get settled in the room, hooked up to the monitors and waited for doc.

When he first came in, I was only dilated to a 1-2 – ugh. In otherwords- a long way from delivery. He then said he wanted to wait it out and see what the contractions would do. Then he said he wanted to me stay over night to watch the progress. I have to admit at this point I was so confused at this decision. If I am having contractions- set up for a c-section- wouldn’t it be best to deliver BEFORE things got so hectic???

Well not 10 min later doc came back in and said that it was delivery day! Even though I was excited- I was concrened. Tomorrow was the kids first day of school and I wasn’t going to be there. The next thing I know they have Charley dressed in scrubs and rushing us down the hall. I barely had time to sign my name to the living will. I honestly didn’t think we would be in such a hurry, but I sure was glad- those contractions had me in tears!

As we waited down the hall for the OR, the anesthesiologist came by to read me the things that could happen. After he was done reading- I had to ask him if he was in the military. He had no bed side manners. Just to the point- like I was almost an inconvenience to his night- which I probably was, but hey- God had plans!

I kissed hubby bye and I rolled in that cold ER. Sat up for my spinal- which by the way was RIGHT during a contraction. And do you think that the military anesthesiologist WAITED for it to pass?? OH no… he just jammed that needle in my back. By this time I could no longer be “strong” and I just broke down. I waited for this moment for 9 months, I was scared, cold, in pain and not going to be there for my kids in the morning. By the time they layed me down on the table, my water had broke. I just kept thinking to myself, Thank GOODNESS I came in when I did. I mean we were already rushed but can you imagine if my water had broke how much MORE rushed we would have been?!

For some reason I was completely scared out of my mind. I was so afraid that something bad was going to happen. My iron level was SO low that they had things on standby for me in case there was a lot of blood loss. My body was still having contractions and not that I could feel the incision, but I could feel SOMETHING and it was NOT pleasant. I was so uncomfortable. Something just didn’t seem right. The last c-section was no where NEAR this uncomfortable and painful.

When baby came out- he was still a he ( I had secret hopes that we would be surprised with a girl)- took a moment for him to start crying but then he let out a big cry. I couldn’t believe how chunky he was. Even my doc was surprised on how large he was. I was so happy to see this little boy- this miracle I have carried and worried and complained about for 9 months- in person… it was breathtaking to finally kiss his forehead and say “i love you”.

Things were so painful for me that hubby, the baby and Dr Deland, left the room and requested that I get a little bit more meds to help with the discomfort. I guess I had them all worried with how much pain I was actually in. When I made it to recovery, they tried a few times to get my pain level down. I never seen someone pump so much meds in my IV before. They even let hubby come back to check on me- which I was really grateful for. I really needed him next to me- although I HATED him to see me so weak. I couldn’t believe how emotional and NOT strong I was.

The rest of that night was a little blurry but I do remember coming back to my room and seeing my parents and Charley and my sweet little baby.

The next morning was amazing… well besides the fact that my pain was still at a 9-10 and my catheter fell out. They even thought they had a chance of putting that thing back in me… well I had news for them! No way in THIS world was that going to happen. I picked up my little man and snuggled him into my chest and let that special mommy love. There is something so wonderful- that you can not explain- of holding a baby and feeling him (or her) fall asleep on your chest. I love the way he curls up on me and snuggles his head just under my chin. That sweet baby smell is something I will never forget.

As soon as I had a moment to myself I undressed my little man to kiss his tiny toes and just run my hand across his full little body of his. I couldn’t believe that I was growing this little person inside of me. For some reason it still didn’t hit me that he was finally here.

I have the most adorable baby… I think perfect skin, cute nose, sweet toes…. just perfect- in my eyes

I thank everyone for all the love, well wishes, prayers and gifts- it all means so much to me.

Its so funny now that the pregnancy is over. There is a part of me that misses being pregnant. Don’t call me crazy yet lol. But I miss the feeling of those kicks and jabs in my tummy and how people think and act towards pregnant mommas. I am so grateful that the pregnancy is over- for sure- much rather hold him in my arms than in my tummy… and maybe I only miss the “pregnancy” because this is my last and final baby. There is something almost bitter sweet about that. Freedom, yet sadness.

All I know, is I am going to try to fully enjoy this baby every minute that I can.

Here is my miracle… my gift from God…

Jackson Theodore Charlebois ~ Our new baby

A good friend of mine- who also did my beautiful maternity photos, came at the last minute to capture my little man and me while we were still at the hospital. This image says so much to me and fills my heart with some much love and joy. I am so in love.

How can your heart NOT smile when you look at this little man. Every time I clicked my shutter I giggled and made a comment about how CUTE he was!

And such a sweet personality. I was so happy that I was able to capture this little guy and meet his momma. Although he was MUCH more interested in squishing the watermelon than eating it, it was still a lot of fun watching him discover.

** L- thank you so much for participating in the Sun Kissed Summer Mini Session. It was a great pleasure meeting you and your little one. I really enjoyed our time together and editing these photos…. He is so stinken cute!! **

The last time I got to see this cute little one, was when he was a newborn! I am always amazed on how grown up kids look when I don’t see them for a while. You would think by now I would actually GET that they grow up lol.. but EVERY time I am just shocked!

I have to give you a little back story on this family- only because it just warms my heart. I first met this momma when she was engaged. She booked us to do her wedding a few years ago and it was the MOST emotionally sweet wedding. This couple was (and still are) so in love. It seriously just poured out of their pores! I prayed that their love would last a lifetime and be spread to other couples everywhere!

When they announced that they were expecting, it was only natural to do some fun maternity photos. I was so happy that this couple was going to have a baby!! I know too that their family couldn’t wait either to see this little one.

So when little C was born, we met up once again to do some newborn photos and created some pieces that were as beautiful as their love

Well, they are expecting again and I am so HAPPY that I get to once again capture this miracle from a family of 3 to a family of 4! Since I have not seen this little man in 15 months, we set up a day to do family photos and kick off the Sun Kissed Summer Mini Session idea. I had a lot of fun with them- like I always do!!

** S & J, thank you so much for letting me be a part of your life to capture your finest moments! I am so glad that I get to be a part of it!! **

I recently posted info on 2 mini sessions I am offering this month. Here is a sneak peek into session one of this beautiful- adorable little girl.

(that headband was made by ME

If you would like to book this mini session (Sun Kissed Summer Style #1) please contact Jackie at:

Jackie@jax-creations.com

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