Wow…choosing a name for our daughter was so much harder than the boys. Name meaning/signifcance is important to us. We look forward to the days in the future when we can tell our kids why they received the names they did and why we pray certain things over them. With that said, I would like...
What a beautiful story! Welcome Breese!
Welcome to the big wide world Breese. What a wonderful story of her name and what an amazing future that she will have. Thanks for sharing. She is gorgeous.
What a Beautiful Name…Breese! I love her story…she is precious and very blessed!
Oh welcome to the world little Breese! And what a beautiful, thoughtful, meaningful name. She’s utterly gorgeous…well done, you clever mama you! (And you’re *really* not helping the baby fever with that little dumpling!!!)
Congratulations on your sweet, precious baby girl! She is absolutely beautiful! With a gorgeous name to match! LOVE it!!!! Well worth the wait. 
And I love, love, love all the sweet thought that went into her name. Perfect!!! Welcome to the world sweet Breese!!!
she is so beautiful!! the name is perfection! i have to admit i got a little teary when i saw the pic of grandpa. i can imagine how touched he must have felt by her name.
I LOVE the name and the story behind it, Ashley! What a beautiful picture of your grandmother you shared, too! Good luck in the next few days of getting adjusted! 
BEAUTIFUL! ABSOLUTELY BEUTIFUL!
Beautiful in every way: the baby, the story, the name.
What a perfect name for such an incredibly beautiful baby girl. The meaning and significance is wonderful and so well thought through. I hope she is a firecracker and will give her brothers a run for their money.
What a perfect name…she is so beautiful and so is her name. Enjoy that little new baby girl…she makes my heart just melt.
Love the pictures too!
Oh Breese is absolutely beautiful! I love her already. She is incredibly blessed to be part of your family. Oh precious… thanks so much for sharing.
I love the significance of her name. She is such a blessing to your family and many others. I hope she is your firecracker…strong in spirit, and strong in love.
She is precious– I love all the pictures—her little legs are sooo long—and I love the krate one. Very very sweet and special one with your grandfather….What a neat family!!
God Bless and ENJOY that bundle of joy!! Love her name!!!
Oh Ashley, how precious! I love the name and love the story behind her name! My favorite picture above is of Chris holding Breese in the black & white…it reminds me of the song, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” Congratulations!
What a beautiful and special name! How can one not be a fire cracker with three older brothers!! Congratulations on such a beautiful baby girl! Hope you are getting some sleep and getting used to seeing a baby with bows on her head.
Crying here!! Beautiful name for a beautiful girl!! How special and sweet you introducing her to your grandfather. I can’t wait to get to meet her in person, I just couldn’t bring myself to come visit in the hospital with all my kids in tow. Enjoy settling in!!
CHRIS AND ASHLEY…SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. LOVE TO YOU ALL… MARY C.
I LOVE IT! Picking a little girls name is so hard and you guys did a great job.
I love her name and more importantly, I love the significance behind it. Your grandpa must have been so proud and touched.
she’s beautiful. with a beautiful name.
i wish i could cuddle her…and smell her head.
she is simply beautiful. and what a beautiful name–didn’t expect to have to pull out the tissues when checking in to the blog today. thanks for sharing her beautiful pix and story. be blessed!
wow, congratulations! what a beautiful name and such great meaning. enjoy your new baby girl!!
Tears came to my eyes when I saw the last picture. What a blessing! Welcome Breese!
Wow! I love the story behind her name! She is precious…congrats!
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful and has a name to match.
May God give you a lifetime of wonderful years with your wonderful little angel.
Wow….I was on the verge of tears the entire time I was reading this post…unti I saw your grandpa’s face…then, the tears flowed. I can’t imagine the great pride he feels knowing that the legacy of his Breese continues…..just beautiful.
Oh my goodness!! Congratulations – she is just DARLING. I love her name, I love the pictures, and I especially love the look on your Grandpa’s face. Congrats!!!!
She is absolutely beautiful! We are so happy for you and your family. We pray abundant blessings on your happy home.
I got a little emotional when you shared about your grandma and grandpa. Very awesome of you to carry on your grandma’s legacy. On a funnier note, I love Breese’s karate skills. Those will definitely come in handy!
Congratulations!!! What a PRECIOUS little girl. Love the name and it’s significance.
Breese has the prettiest little hair line. GOD Blessings on the entire family.
I just found your blog a few days ago (through Design Sponge) and I love it! Your photos are inspiring. Congratulations on the birth of beautiful Breese. I look forward to reading along with the others in the future.
Congrats! I am so excited that you got a girl!I hope you are doing well. I look forward to seeing more pictures!
Just curious. What is the meaning behind all the other names in the family? She is beautiful, enjoy these few short weeks that she is so tiny. You do remember how fast that changes, right?
She is breathtaking!! And what a beautiful name it suits her! Congrats to you and your family I bet her big brothers are in love. Where did you find the white blanket with polka dots. It is so sweet. I’m expecting my first girl in September. Enjoy every second and thanks for sharing.
What a Beautiful expression of love to put such caring thoughtfulness into her name. It is perfectly wonderful and I am just sure that your grandfather could not have been more pleased. She is just as beautiful as her name. Enjoy even the hard times, they all pass so quickly.
Girl, you almost made me cry. Part sentimental, but mostly joy! For your whole family. Welcome to the girl world little momma! She is a lucky girl to have a family like yours. God bless!
What a beauty! Her name is perfectly fitting. I’m so happy for you all. Congrats!
She is so precious! I love her name and the story behind it! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, congratulations! She is just beautiful! I love the significance of her name.
Just thought I would let you in on the conversation with Dad (grandpa in the pics). He called right after you left his house with Breese. I can’t remember the last time I heard so much excitment in his voice. He was beeming with pride and said Grandma would have loved the name, what an honor. He also asked me if you told me that he had big ole tears in his eyes when you intorduced him to Breese. Thanks for sharing the story of her name and putting the biggest smile on Grandpa’s (Dad’s) face I seen in a while.
welcome to the family….Breese.
Lovely name, lovely photos, have a wonderful time getting to know your new daughter
Congratulations Ashley and family! She is one gorgeous little girl.
I’m speechless! I pray that she is truly that firecracker girl that I’m sure she will be. As those who have girls will probably agree with, little girls sure bring a different level of joy and excitement to a family. Enjoy bonding with her and I’ll call you soon!
What a precious baby girl! I know that you must be head over heels in love with her by now. I’m so happy for you and Chris. Enjoy all that pink!
She is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen! I love her name and the meaning that it holds. May God bless you and your family!
these are all so adorable and i love the story of her name. wow! beautiful.
Where to begin on this post? Rachel and I have been close friends since 6th grade and that means more memories than I can even begin to think of. Robert and Chris have been friends since elementary school. A true life scenario of 2 guy best friends marrying two girl best friends. Rachel probably knows...
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Ash – I am honestly speechless (which, as you know, is totally rare). I will treasure these pictures as they will always remind me of God’s call to us to adopt. I can’t wait for a birth Mom to choose us as her forever family, and these pictures will be her introduction to us. I love you and have been blessed to have known you my whole life. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the love and time and energy you put in to these pictures. Our life book will always be a family treasure.
Amazing pictures for an amazing family to be! One little baby out there has no idea how lucky he or she is about to be. Rachel and Robert – you are going to be terrific parents!
Ashley, that is so cool. Beautiful pics. I met Rachel at the last Adopted community group. So excited for them that they are going to adopt. Congrats.
I’m crying!! The pictures are so beautiful and so is the story. I can’t wait to celebrate the baby when he or she joins the family!!
This post hit very close to home as one of my best friends is at the same stage in their adoption process. I literally have a lump in my throat. You truly captured their personality and I didn’t even have to read the story to know what a fun-loving couple they are. I wish them (and you!) the best of luck with your new babies!! Ashley, you look amazing!
AWESOME!!!!! It doesn’t matter how many times I hear an adoption story, it totally overwhelmes me everytime….it overwhelmes me thinking of God’s love for us in adopting us into HIS family and how he allows us to have that same privilege with little ones! Can’t wait to see the pictures. AWESOME!
Ashley, the pictures are beautiful but you had a beautiful subject. Rachel, I am so happy for you guys. Any child would be lucky to have you 2 as parents. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I am lucky to have had you as a friend for so long. I wish you the best of luck!!
I love them! They will be such great parents. I absolutely cannot wait to see how this story unfolds.
Beautiful photos. Seriously breathtaking. My favorite it the below the waist shot, although Ashley I have to admit I was trying to figure out how in the world you were able to manage shooting that from such a low angle. I wish there was a picture of that on here as well!
These photographs are great! You two have more in common- those shoes she is wearing looks just like your favorite pair in the big canvas on your living room wall!! Great minds must think alike! You are so talented!
Charissa – I was laying on the concrete floor for that. I gave Robert a bit of hard time for it, but it was worth it…
Rachel, I’m just blown away. The pictures are beautiful as is the sentiment. I am so happy to be a part of your journey.
As the sister of the most incredible brother and sister in law imaginable you captured the true essence of them as a couple. I know that they are going to make the best parents…and I can’t wait!!
WOW! I have tears in my eyes! Ashley, these pictures truly captured who they are. Knowing Rachel from birth I can’t say there is anyone more perfect and deserving than Rachel and Robert to be chosen as parents! Rachel, that is SO exciting. I can’t wait to hear more…..now YOU can start a blog!!!
First, Rob and Rachel…you two look AMAZING and I love how the pictures capture your love and personalities so well! Yes, I have huge tears running down my face as I read Ash’s comments and then saw the pictures. What an exciting time this is and can’t wait to spoil that precious baby! Much love.
Awesome pictures of an awesome couple! I can’t wait for the rest of this story to unfold. Ashley, I am voting for a spot for you as official documentor (is that a word?) of all the details, so we can all have a sneek peek.
Rachel, I’m so overwhelmed with emotion right now. These pictures are breath taking. I’m so happy for you guys and agree with everyone else that you will be an amazing mother. I’m also so sad that I don’t live close enough to experience this with you first hand. I love you and miss ya! On a lighter note, your hair looks wonderful!
I am going to say what everyone else is thinking… you all are stinkin’ HOT!!! These pics are amazing and soooo cute. Way to show some married PDA. On a more serious note, I am so thrilled for you all and can’t wait to see how God is going to build your family.
Ashley and Rachel! I LOVE THESE! Rachel, I am officially stalking you! Courtney told me Ashley took your pics and I am so glad to “meet” you and see your sweet, sweet face and handsome hubby. I am so looking forward to this journey of adoption and cannot wait to see the miracles God has laid out before you. Hang on girly, God is getting ready to bless your socks off! Thanks for letting me watch you on this fabulous, intense, emotional and spiritual joy ride! ASHLEY…seriously, we need you to take pics of our family!
Okay I’m bawling—you are killing me! What sweet pictures–sweet story and sweet friends! Literally you two are blessed with one another—you little cuties!!
Okay, not sure if it’s the pregnancy hormones kicking in or what…but I’m crying!!! What a precious story! And the pictures are incredible!! Ashley, you’re amazing. And Rachel, you’re stinkin darling!!
I love looking at your photos! I found your blog through my mom and I can’t get enough of it! I hope to be a photographer one day so your photos are and inspiration.
Tessa Brooke
Here are some of the shots the ladies at the April SnapShop took during the day…you should see what they have been shooting since. One of these days I’ll get together a post of those! Enjoy (in no particular order)….
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Great models and great pics. I am looking forward to getting my turn to learn from Ashley next month. Can’t wait.
bopha, can i hire you? great job to all. ashley, you are one amazing teacher.
Wow! These are all so good. Mad props to such a great teacher.
Here ‘s some more from Shane & Christi’s proposal/engagement session. The original plan was to do some fall pictures and then some with more of a Christmas feel…her smile just kept getting bigger. Priceless.
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ADORABLE! We were actually at Woodward Park and saw you photographing them! We were attempting some fall pictures of the kids… but they were running through the leaves like crazy people! It was so beautiful there. I love that his proposal to her… so precious!
Gute Arbeit hier! Gute Inhalte.
I really enjoy couple sessions…you all with toddlers know I am not much of an entertainer, so with couples I don’t have to go much out of my comfort zone to get them to smile. Aaron is so great at making Emily laugh. You might remember them from last year. I had the honor of...
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Can’t believe you posted those, cute though!
I love these pics girl, thanks for being a part of our relationship, you’ve been there for the engagement, the wedding, and the anniversary. Thanks so much!
This makes me laugh!! I’m glad we now have a progression of our “leg” picture from the solid pose, all the way to the ground!! Thanks, Ashley! These are great and I can’t wait to see the rest!
So cute! I hope we’re still doing this pose when we’re 80. Thanks Ashley!!
What did you do to the pictures that are sepia – they look old or something – I love it. The sister pics really make me want a sister – I’ve always wanted a sister.
Hey, Emily, all those kissy pics are pretty saucy!!! I love the first b&w pic; it just seems so calm and peaceful.
Thanks Jamie! I love that too..
I remember a piciture of you and your sister with feather boas!!You were teenagers at the time I believe. So you are also the fun one!
maybe they should change it to “the fun, yet forgettable one”. Not sure what I think about that…
Anyway, Aaron & Emily, too cute. I love the one in the tress. What a great shot! And the ones with the sisters, (I wonder if they ever forget about each other?), are hilarious. I would want to print & mount the whole sequence on my wall!
TOO Cute!
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