Mareena's [Micro-Mini] Maternity Session & Baby Shower

This is a particularly special post for me. Mareena, will soon be the newest proud mommy of a baby boy…and she just also happens to be my cousin. :) It was a little surreal sitting there, seeing her open all of her baby gifts and answer the usual questions about how her pregnancy is going, and remembering HER as a baby, and me changing her diapers. Yes, I changed all the cousins’ diapers at least once! Being the oldest, you get to participate in “those kind” of things, haha. I remember her running around with her Baby Bop doll she took EVERYWHERE (she lived for Barney and Friends people), her little giggle and that cute smile she still has today. Now she will be bringing the newest member of our family into this world, and we’re all so excited to meet him and to have a new baby in the family! This past weekend we celebrated her baby shower, so I was happy to be able to get some beautiful pictures of her in a mini-maternity session (seriously, like micro-mini, lol) along with great details of the shower décor and setup. Our Aunt Sandy has such a beautiful home which made for some great shots with everything set up. It was a great day with family and friends, so now we’re all playing the waiting game. Any day now! Mareena, I can’t wait to see the amazing mom I know you’re going to be! This little guy is going to be loved so much it’s insane. I mean c’mon, you know our family, lol. As you begin this new chapter in your life, always remember that you are a beautiful, capable, strong young woman, and that little boy is going to see that every day. We love you!! Here’s some of your pictures that are my favorites…