We just sat at dinner (on the 22nd) reciting to the kids how Elise's arrival happened. It was 26 hours in the making, thus it started the day before her birthday. So to me, the commemoration of her birth is a multi-day celebration: It was the day I anticipated with great hope after not being so sure we'd be granted a second baby. It was the day I turned into a southern belle complete with accent while screaming out "Sweet Jesus" as I labored. It was the day God gave me a girl.

Fresh 6: Welcome Elliot!

I don't think there's anything more precious than the first few hours with a new baby. And I was blessed to meet little Elliot just 6 hours into his adventure! 

Ramseyer Maternity Shoot

When it comes time to do your first paid shoot, it helps to have a model-like family as your subject. And it helps when they're already dear friends and the money is going to support March of Dimes. So tonight—in honor of Caroline's false labor—I'm posting the images we took a month ago with the hopes that it jumpstarts little Ubu into making an appearance...SOON! Like tonight.