Our dear friends Natalie and Eric welcomed their second child to the world early last week. Unfortunately we weren’t able to make it over during daylight, but I was able to get a few cute shots I wanted to share. Aiden’s older sister Ava is stinking adorable. She’s getting used to being photographed, while Aiden is still confused by the camera clicks.

Surrounded by wonderful supportive women Nicci got ready for the big day she had been waiting for. The last two years have been full of planning weddings for the women of her family as her sister got married just 7 months ago. The whole day you could just see the excitement Nicci had to be married to Kevin. As far as groomsmen set ups I’ve seen, these guys had it made. They were hanging out it the youth loft, complete with a Wii on an overhead projector. Saturday was just beautiful with blue skies and sunshine, deceiving for how cold it was. Right as the sun was setting Nicci and Kevin said their vows in front of family in friends in the chapel of their church home. After the ceremony the celebration began …

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So while being stuck inside and watching snow all day I wanted to share the things that I’m looking forward to in the spring. (come soon!)

1. smell of fresh cut grass2. my screened in front porch3. biking the Monon4. seeing neighbors out and about5. walking in Broad Ripple6. anything made on the grill7. SUNSHINE8. blue skies and puffy clouds9. spring buds on the trees10. planting a small garden11. open windows12. flip-flops13. no bulky jackets14. sunroof open in my car15. eating outside on the patio16. outdoor photo shoots17. my niece’s arrival!18. more daylight19. remodeling our bathroom20. the sound/smell of rain

Hopefully if you are feeling the winter blues, this can remind you of the warmer days ahead!

Some of you might remember the adorable quads that I photographed last year at this time on their 1st birthday! It was a day I don’t think I could forget. Well, their mom, Jen has an awesome blog (http://murraycrew.blogspot.com/) telling the tales of life with quads now entering their “terrific twos”. They’ve been nominated for 2008 WEBLOG AWARDS in the “Best Parenting Blog”. Currently they are back in forth between first and second place by about 10 votes! So if you can spare a moment, give this awesome family some love by clicking the link below.

It’s one click voting – no need to create an account, and you can return every 24 hours until Tuesday, January 13thto recast your vote.

http://2008.weblogawards.org/polls/best-parenting-blog/