Last trip to Rockford before baby

We had a wonderful weekend in Rockford this past weekend. We had our last baby shower and was blessed by the Schweitzer family and friends! It is always great to go home and see family. It was weird thinking that it was our last trip to Rockford without Gracelyn!

The Grandmas-to-be

Aaron and Julie came up to spend the weekend with us and take some maternity pictures for us. We had been looking forward to this photoshoot for some time because we had planned it in Rockford for a reason. When Tim & I first started dating 7 years ago we would go to this conservation park called LIB. We would go before school started in the morning and walk the trails talking about life and our amazing God. We have so many memories at this park and it was the place that meant the most to us in our dating relationship. We have not been back to this park since we got married but Aaron had the great idea to have our maternity pictures taken here! He knew how much we talked about this park and how significant it was to our relationship!

On Saturday morning was the baby shower and then the plan was to have our photoshoot afterwards. The baby shower went amazing and we headed back to my parents. I started getting really bad contractions along with a crohns flare that made me feel horrible. I laid on the couch for a few hours in bad pain and tears. I was getting SO upset because I kept thinking that this shoot wouldn't be able to happen. I know it sounds dumb, but this was the last time we would be there to get them done at this special spot. I started to feel a little bit better and the contractions slowed down so we left for LIB. I was so happy that I was feeling okay enough to smile for some pictures.

We pulled up to LIB. Staring at us was a huge sign that read "CLOSED HUNTING IN PROGRESS" I was immediately pissed. I wanted SO badly to have our pictures done here so we just parked on the street and decided we would just take a few at the opening of the conservation park. We were unable to go back on the trails which was disappointing. I was not in the best mood and the lighting wasn't great but after a pep talk from Tim, and the patience of Julie & Aaron through my hormonal self...we were able to get some great shots! We have a ton, and I have only edited a couple but here are a few so far that I like.

I am so grateful to have friends like Aaron & Julie who would take the time to drive up to take this pictures for us. It means a lot to have pictures of the 3 of us (me, Tim & Gracie) at the place that was so special to our relationship!