Mason Alexander Anderson

Well, most of you who know me, know, (haha) I'm going to be an auntie soon!

My brother and his wife are having a little boy, due in about 2-3 weeks.
I'm hoping he will come sooner!
They picked out the name Mason Alexander, such a cute name!

So in anticipation of his coming, Merissa and Josh carved a cute/adorable/beautiful place in their home for their precious little blessing.

Personally, I think it looks like something from a magazine. It goes to show what a little hard work can do!

Merissa and I were chatting about how long we have been waiting for Mason. 6 months? I may be wrong...She found out in August but it wasn't until November when she and Josh came over to break the news.
They gathered the entire family into the living room and excitedly told us they were having a baby.

A few weeks later...(weeks?) we found out they are having a boy!
I admit I am a smidgen dissapointed, but ONLY, and I mean ONLY because I wont be able to put a little headband on Mason's head for pictures.
(so selfish of me!)
Otherwise, I am delighted that its a boy, and I cannot even express my excitement in words.

I literally spent an hour in this room, snapping away.
Even the diapers had their time to shine!

This picture, below, REALLY makes me miss Mason.
I know, it sounds weird and perhaps silly that I am missing someone who is not even born yet....but I can just see him peeking his little head through the bars. His big ol' eyes just staring back at me; his chubby cheeks spreading into a grin.

I guess the monkey will have to do for now.

I love perspective shots.

Before this shoot, I researched a lot, and took SO many ideas from photographers I admire and aspire to be like. I think having a unique perspective on the subject, or object you are photographing has a HUGE affect on how your pictures will turn out!

Did I mention I love the jungle theme?
I think its adorable for baby boys!

Merissa bought the cutest diaper bag, ever. And I'm talking about the cutest diaper bag in the history of diaper bags! Before this moment, I never thought that a diaper bag could be so cute!

This one honestly makes me laugh.

Mason come soon, we are all waiting for you!