I just wanted to say...

June 14, 2011

That I'm finally ready.

I have felt very, very unprepared and unworthy to be called a mom until this week and magically the Lord has given me a peace and confidence that I WILL be a fully equipped mother! I am soooo thankful that I am getting these feelings, because I was starting to worry about my mental health after the baby with all of the doubts and fears that I have been feeling until now. 

Let's do this. Come on Solomon! 2 weeks until induction, but praying that I'll go into labor naturally before then!

I hope to have another photo to post of my belly at 38 weeks tonight when Josh gets home. We are also planning a trip to Tulsa this weekend for some EXTRA spicy Thai food:)
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Jen Amato:

Love reading your blog! Happy that you are doing well :) Thanks again for the advice you gave me a few months ago when I emailed. We can all see how happy you are now that work has slowed down while you wait for baby. I envy your down time and look forward to being your shoes a year or 2 from now. Take care and I'm praying for you!

 (06.14.11 @ 02:17 PM)
heather ladd:

You WILL be an amazing mom with AMAZING photos of your little guy to add to your mom awesomeness. God gave you everything you need to be sweet Solomon's mom. Good luck! Prayers for a safe and SPEEDY delivery!

 (06.14.11 @ 06:37 PM)
Ashley Hlavaty:

You'll be a great Momma, Lauren! Solomon is one lucky little guy!

 (06.15.11 @ 09:00 AM)
Julia:

Motherhood is a wonderful journey with lots and lots of ups and lots and lots of downs...keep the Lord close and don't be afraid to ask for help!

(06.20.11 @ 09:49 PM)
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Maternity leave, day 14

June 11, 2011

Today has been a very anticipated day for me. I remember a few months ago after I made my first batch of homemade butterfinger ice cream that my friend Amanda told me about an ice cream festival in a small town close to Stillwater. Before my maternity leave started I spent several hours on the Travelok.com website searching for fun, free things to do around the state this summer and stumbled upon the Chandler Ice Cream Festival. 

I had big, big hopes for this event. I imagined a huge fair atmosphere with ice cream eating contest and different tastings and although it was hardly what I imagined, it was still worth the free scoop of Rocky Road and meeting the lady who told me that she ate a block of velveeta everyday during her pregnancy and gained 279 pounds in 9 months(don't worry, she lost it all eating rice and drinking water for a full year...).

My friend, Kayla Hoffsomer, came with me on this fun outing and we spent the rest of the afternoon browsing through one of the best antique shops I've been to in a long while!

The countdown continues... 19 more days before induction!

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Me in all of my glory...
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Kami Lyn:

Love.Love.Love you my crazy fun, adventurous friend. I remember you talking about this months ago and remember thinking how far away that seemed. Now June is upon us...what an exciting time as we await Mr. Sol's upcoming arrival!

(06.11.11 @ 03:54 PM)
allison:

We'll have try that next year! Is the antique store in Chandler as well?

 (06.12.11 @ 09:58 PM)
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Maternity leave, day 11

June 8, 2011

I found this awesome idea on Pinterest to make a photo album with your family's names across their photos to help your baby/child recognize your family! This will be especially helpful since we live far away from most of our family. I love Pinterest! I think I will read through this book with little Solomon each night before bedtime...

(I know, I need to repaint my nails)


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Ashley Hlavaty:

How funny. I just saw this idea the other day too. I haven't started working on anything yet, but its on my to do list. My sister-in-law's mom made her daughters a little quilted beach ball looking thing with all the family members photo and names on it. It was pretty cool too!

 (06.08.11 @ 04:58 PM)
Tori Faulkner:

I did this with both my boys. It is a great way for facial recognizion. When my sosn were little they didnt see grandparents often enough...so when they DID see them, they smiled more and felt more at ease with them bc they had seen their faces "before". Its a great idea and you will benefit from it greatly (and so will Solomon!)

 (06.08.11 @ 06:16 PM)
tina:

great idea!
love pinterest.
i'm guessing you saw the idea too: http://pinterest.com/pin/20113086/

 (06.09.11 @ 06:32 AM)
Marla:

Love it!!! You're SO close!! Need to catch up! Miss you all!

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Maternity leave, day 10

June 7, 2011

I need a sign that says, "Gone swimmin', be back after labor and delivery"!
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Lubbock Fall session dates!

June 7, 2011

For those of you planning ahead for sessions, here are the dates that I will be in Lubbock! Email me to book a session on any of these days. info@laurenclarkphotography.com or call me at 405-269-2861

September 19-24
October 17-20
November 21-23
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Ash Tollett:

Ahh cute summer preggo feet! I remember sporting that look all too well. Thank the good Lord your little guy will be here before July and August roll around. MISERABLE! Stay near that water and I can't wait until your little one arrives =)

 (06.07.11 @ 08:44 PM)
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