Lorelei Conover Blog http://loreleiphotos.com/blog Lorelei Conover Photography Blog Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:31:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Little Bean’s nursery http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/04/little-beans-nursery/ http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/04/little-beans-nursery/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:30:06 +0000 Lorelei http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/?p=3939 We started working on LBC’s room around three months ago and just slowly pieced it all together until we, or should I say, I, was satisfied with the end result.

I definitely didn’t want a lot of clutter, but still wanted a nice feel to the room. And after adding things here and there, it’s finally finished!

I created an 11×14 graphic of the state of IL and the city he’ll be born in so that when we eventually head back to CA, it’ll be a nice reminder of the start of his adventures :) The cluster of paper lanterns was inspired from pinterest and they were very easy to hang (I used fishing wire):

I designed these and printed them on 5×7 and 8×10 photo paper and hung it up in a collage-style:

Instead of the standard mobile that’s hung above the crib, I opted to showcase photos of family back home since it will be a while before the little bean will meet most of them. This way he can at least see their smiling faces and know he’s very much loved:

]]> http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/04/little-beans-nursery/feed/ 2 A decade of LOVE http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/04/a-decade-of-love/ http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/04/a-decade-of-love/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:48:25 +0000 Lorelei http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/?p=3923 It’s been ten years today and I can still remember the crisp Spring morning, flowering trees, the smell of the freshly cut grass. And I still remember how I felt walking down that isle and seeing the love of my life smiling the biggest smile as I approached him, about to become his wife.

Chris and I have been through quite the adventurous decade! We married very young (me at 20 and he at 21) and with both very headstrong mindsets (as kids tend to have), and there were definitely times of struggle and heartache as we both learned to “Grow Up” together. Times of selfishness, push without pull, and just he and I being as childish about our relationship as we can get. But when I look back at these ten years and the life and family we have built together, I can attest that the good definitely outweighed the bad. When we were drowning in the bad, we held on to each other so tightly and refused to be pulled apart and I am so grateful for the love he showed me even when I could be at my worst.

So our time together is already a lifetime of memories in just ten short years. We have two sweet boys who are our world, with another son who’s arrival date is just around the bend and I cannot wait to be a family of FIVE! We’ve already moved three times in our life and this third move was 2000 miles away from California to Illinois. We’ve been blessed enough to travel to beautiful places and show our sons some amazing sights. But the fondest memories I treasure most are the simple moments at home, even if we’re just sprawled on the living room carpet, the four of us playing video or board games and laughing away. And I cannot even begin to express how amazing a dad Chris is to our sons. He loves them with all his heart and makes sure they know it.

And I am one lucky girl to be his wife! After ten years, he still refers to me as his “beautiful bride”, says “I love you” fifty times a day, and doesn’t wait for anniversaries or other special occasions to show me even in the smallest of ways how much he loves me. Sure we still can get on each other’s nerves but I’m not perfect and neither is he. The only perfection that exists is Us, together. And I am more in love with him than I could ever remember and would marry my Bear all over again, and again and again. Here’s to us, my love! Woo hoo for ten amazing years!

I could make you happy
Make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn’t do
Go to the ends
Of the Earth for you
To make you feel my love.

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We reached the 32 week mark yesterday, high five to us! You have been more active than ever, in fact, I think you’re trying to get a championship belt in mixed martial arts the way you keep squirming in my belly. I can’t help but smile fondly when I feel you more and more as you grow,
until -ouch- you really hit me good in the ribs.

We also got to see you in the belly one more time at my 32 week appointment and you are looking more and more like your big brothers (those 3D ultrasounds are so cool)! You are now positioned head down, so extra baby high fives to you for being a good little baby. We’re less than two months away from getting to meet you and our excitement grows as each day comes closer (so hurry up days, we’re very anxious)!

Love,
Mommy

 

 

LBC’s nursery is coming along and Chris is still in the process of building the changing table. Unfortunately one of the main pieces had a big chip in the wood so we’re now waiting for the replacement part to arrive. The room is all piecing together slowly but surely (no pun intended).

I also took some more photos yesterday of my belly bump, and I am getting HUGE! Oh, and LBC’s current weight according to the doctor, is 4.10 lbs. which is a pound slightly higher than average (63rd percentile). I hope he ends up the same weight as his brothers (8 pounds) and not any bigger!

]]> http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/03/32-weeks/feed/ 2 Baby Shower for the Little Bean http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/baby-shower-for-the-little-bean/ http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/baby-shower-for-the-little-bean/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:36:22 +0000 Lorelei http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/?p=3884 Last Sunday my amazing sister and family threw the sweetest baby shower for our new little guy. Chris, the boys, and I flew down to California for my best bud’s wedding and Tina and Eric’s engagement session so we squeezed in the shower since this would be the last weekend I could fly (I was approaching 27 weeks).

My sis created all of the decor and giveaways and she commissioned the beautiful shower cake from Michelle of Donna Belle Desserts. We have been going to her for our party cakes for almost a year now and she never disappoints (in both taste and design)!

We’re so grateful for all those who attended, we adored seeing you and your love and support means the world to us!

 

Here we are, the proud parents :)

“Name that baby” game! (All photos are of our family and friends)

Party favors (M&Ms in mason jars with an adorable jar label)

The adorable and very yummy cake!

Awesome diaper cake made by my best bud June!

More shower favors (CD of mixed songs with “baby” in it) and safety pin necklaces (steal from those who say the word “baby”)

Super yummy Filipino food :)

My amazing sister, thank you for everything!

Everyone got into the shower games that Nic prepared for us :)

The question Nic read aloud for the “Daddy Knows Best” game was, “Who would get up first if the baby starts crying?” I love Chris’ response lol….

We’re so grateful for all the sweet presents for the Little Bean!!

]]> http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/baby-shower-for-the-little-bean/feed/ 2 Tina + Eric | Engaged | Descanso Gardens http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/tina-eric-engaged-descanso-gardens/ http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/tina-eric-engaged-descanso-gardens/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:43:44 +0000 Lorelei http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/?p=3837 During my last weekend trip to California (last time I can fly before the our new addition is born), I was able to squeeze in a photo session with an extremely fun couple. Finally getting to meet Tina and Eric in person after only communicating via emails the past few months was seriously a sweet part of our trip back home. They are accommodating, down-to-earth, and just two people who make hanging out on an early Sunday morning a breezy walk in the park.

We shot their engagement session at the gorgeous Descanso Gardens in the La Cañada/Flintridge/Pasadena area and though the weather was a bit chilly, it really made for a beautiful morning for their shoot.






]]> http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/tina-eric-engaged-descanso-gardens/feed/ 0 My Best Friend’s Wedding – Sportsmen’s Lodge | Studio City, Ca http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/my-best-friends-wedding-sportsmens-lodge-studio-city-ca/ http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/my-best-friends-wedding-sportsmens-lodge-studio-city-ca/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:08:22 +0000 Lorelei http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/?p=3823 My best bud of nineteen years married the man of her dreams this past Saturday and I was able to fly to California to be a part of it!

June and Orn put on a wonderful celebration for their family and friends and it was definitely the party of the year so far. I had the high privilege of being June’s Matron of Honor so I was very thrilled that the amazing Jeremy Chou of Jeremy Chou Photography and his team was there to document this important day. Below are a few of the photos I was able to capture, but check out the professional photos by Jeremy here.

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Hey sweet baby in my jelly belly,

We’ve reached the six and half month mark on this journey of ours and I grow more in love with you every day. You’re an active little bean, doing what feels like jumping jacks and mixed martial arts in your confined little space. I know, you can’t wait to get out just as much as your daddy and brothers and I can’t wait to meet you, see your handsome little face, and hold you in our arms.

We’re still working on just the right name for you. We’ve got our selections down to a short list and want to make sure we do our job well in choosing something that suits you.

I’m just grateful that God is keeping the both of us healthy and pray He continues to do so. I’m excited for the last chapter in our little journey, as we soon embark onto the third trimester. Before that, you get to be part of some very important milestones in the lives of those we love and I’m glad you’ll be right with me as we celebrate these happy memories.

We love you Little Bean (oh but try to simmer down the rib kicks just a tad for your mommy please :)

]]> http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/02/six-and-a-half/feed/ 2 here & there : dealing with the cold http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/01/here-there-dealing-with-the-cold/ http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/2012/01/here-there-dealing-with-the-cold/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:57:45 +0000 Lorelei http://loreleiphotos.com/blog/?p=3794 Being Southern Californians, my family and I are not used to living in weather that is anything below 60 degrees. But on this Illinois adventure we are currently partaking, we have had to get used to temperatures as low as 9°C and as high as six inches of snow surrounding our home. In short, I am one tall Filipino popsicle since the snow decided to finally fall here in the Northern Chicagoland suburbs. It’s all good though, our boys are enjoying being able to just step into the backyard and play with the snow. Not to mention how cool it is to see woodland animals (deer) within walking distance of your home!

 

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Yes I’m still here :) Just getting accustomed to the wintery weather of Illinois and all the mounds of snow surrounding our house. It’s been a crazy change of scenery moving from California to Illinois, but a fun adventure too.

And with fun new adventures also comes a fun new look for the LCP website. I’ve combined both the main website and the blog into one BlogSite so there isn’t any more need for the back and forth. It’s all here in one happy place. I do have to warn those who don’t know of my design bug fixation… don’t be surprised if things happen to look different again come springtime!

Hope you are all having a marvelous 2012 so far!

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We at Lorelei Conover Photography hope you had a wonderful and magical holiday celebration! We are so thankful to God for all His grace and blessings!

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