Layne + Alexis live in North Dakota, but they met in Rapid City, so it was only fitting that they came back for their engagement photos!! Pactola Lake was one of their favorite stops while driving through the hills, so I met them there to preserve those special memories… because I’m sure every time they stopped their outfits coordinated this well, and they snuggled together just like this… ;-) Just teasing! But I do love meeting up with couples and photographing them at locations that are special or important to them. Hopefully they’ll tell their kids and grandkids about these photos and tell them the story of how they met and fell in love during those drives through the Black Hills. :-)

March was a big month for us!! Our baby girl got to meet so many new people and she also received her first sacrament!

1. Elodie is smiling and cooing more every day and it is *so much fun* to watch!! Her two-month photo session was a success. :-)

2. My BFF and her little boy came to visit this month! In this photo, he was 7.5 months and she was 7.5 weeks. We’ve come to realize that all of Elodie’s pants are going to be capris.

3. Meeting the cousins! The boys loved holding Elodie, and Isaac couldn’t stop saying how cute she was.

4. Baptism! Can you believe she slept through the whole ceremony? We’re pretty smitten.

I just *love* hearing how couples meet – it’s one of those life stories that will be told to kids and grandkids and inquisitive photographers such as myself. :-) For Jaden + Megan, it was being paired up to walk down the aisle together as bridesmaid + groomsman at a friend’s wedding. They met a couple months before the wedding, and were dating by the time their friends said ‘I do.’ AND NOW IT’S THEIR TURN!!!

February has definitely been full of love – our little girl has totally stolen our hearts, and the well wishes from our friends and family have been absolutely heartwarming!

I’m guessing you all know why my monthly favorites post is a little late…

If not, I’ll fill you in – WE HAD A BABY!!!!! And that’s pretty much my favorite thing that happened in January. :-)

Elodie Beth made us wait nine days past her due date before meeting her, but she was totally worth waiting for!! We love everything about her – her tiny nose, her frequent hiccups, the way she crosses her ankles and keeps her hands up by her face (just like in the ultrasound photos). She is a wonderful baby and we are loving being parents!