life : welcome maggie ann

i haven't blogged about my pregnancy much the past 9 months because life has been busy. working, running a store, and preparing for this Fall/Christmas has kept me busy. 

i have shared so many of these photos on my instagram account but wanted to take time to post images from maggie's first week here and to write about her birth experience and entrance into this world. 

just a quick a recap - i was in labor 28 hours with annie, 18 hours with jane and both times i wanted to go natural. both times i did not. i really didn't have a grand plan for this labor and delivery except i wanted it to be "easier". this pregnancy had been harder and the entire time this baby just felt a little lower.  i really did feel like i would go into labor early and that i did, 8 days early.

on Saturday, october 22nd i started having contractions that were more intense but still really far apart so we stayed busy, went to the movies and then i just decided to go to bed early ( 8 o'clock) not knowing what would happen. at 12:30 am I started having contractions again but still far apart...luckily after an hour i noticed i was "leaking" and that it could mean my water was trying to break so i woke up Ryan and we went to the hospital. 

luckily i was right and i was leaking amniotic fluid so that was a guaranteed admit to the hospital! woo hoo! we were admitted at 2:30 am and was started on pitocin to speed things up with my contractions and by 4:45 I had an epidural. things were still moving slow and i was really just praying that things would pick up at some point and i would have a baby by lunch. thankfully, at around 6 am my water broke on it's own and things picked up FAST and i was pushing by 8 and our sweet little maggie was born at 8:16 am. 

it was a little wild, and happened so much faster than my others even though it seemed like it was going so slow. i was shocked when she came out and the dr. informed me i had another girl. i am so thankful! we now have three healthy girls and i could not feel more blessed. ryan is extremely out numbered and i think he likes it. 

i'll try to post more on here! if you don't already follow along on instagram for the most up to date pictures of our life and for information on the store and sales! follow along @littlehcreative 

now, enjoy images from our first week home with maggie!

52 // week 7

i really need time to slow down. the days FLY by!  my world has changed so much. 

the new schedule of home vs. store hours is great but it sure makes my minutes of each day  F L Y! 

my mondays at home with the girls is a day i look forward to. this day fuels my soul and makes me stop and appreciate these little beings. i stay strong to this day off because i need to be home to just be with them, to play, laugh, dance and be silly. i love how they remind me to slow down, love them, and have patience for my dreams. they come first. 

week 7 // annie // ms. story teller

week 7 // jane // oh christoph

52 // week 6

week 6, you came and went fast. i snatched these last monday when the sun was coming up and the air was crisp. 

annie is getting quite the attitude as of late. hence the no smile, "mom i'm over this look"

week 6 // annie // over it

week 6 // jane // hair in yo face

family session : finney // archer city, texas

i've gotten to know jordan through work related projects this year and it has been such a joy to get to know her and her family. she writes a fashion blog, western homestead, if you don't already follow along you better add it to the list of must reads. her ability to pair great patterns and textures is a wonderful gift. i love seeing what she's going to put together, she did not disappoint for family photos. the sequin skirt was so great! and the vest, yes please. 

when jordan ask me to take their family pictures i was overjoyed! and icing on the cake was getting to tell their story on the family land and where they live. the weather was perfect and when we wrapped up the session their horses came out and welcomed us. it was so beautiful to see how comfortable they are with each other. timeless moments for this family. 

enjoy, because i sure did! 

and as a side note, if you don't already follow me on instagram please do! i share my latest updates and news there first! i've got really big news coming so stay tuned and tell your friends!

april moments : part 2

i love the spring. the days are long and being able to spend so much time outside is great. april has brought a great amount of rain! something we aren't used to so i couldn't tell the girls no when they went straight for the puddles. these girls of mine are such troopers. i did some spring mini sessions and they are always up for letting me take them around to find the best spot. each of the girls are wearing little h creative shirts designed and printed by me. 

the beginning of april was a bit challenging but i'm happy to announce that after 6 weeks we are finally in a groove. the girls are playing better at home and i feel semi caught up on my work. i am so happy i made the decision to be self employed. it's work but it brings me so much joy. 

monday moments

our house usually goes from loud to quiet in 2 seconds flat. ryan made me this pallet couch about a year ago. i bought a crib mattress and put some throw pillows on it and it is the girls number one place to hang. jane is able to crawl up and read a book all by herself. annie uses it as a trampoline (which i don't encourage) and i pretty sure jane can't wait until she can do it. (hopefully not sooner than later)

when we bought our house a year and half ago the main thing that drew me in was the natural light. we have two huge windows on both sides of the house. i love how our house lights up during the day. there are days i think we need drapes or curtains but can't bring myself to do it because i'm scared i'll lose some of this beautiful light.

so for now i'll just deal with my bare windows and soak up this light and these two spunky kids.

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 this texas weather can't decide what it wants to do -  yesterday i was out spray painting doilies and today i'm bundled up and freezing. so happy Monday to ya and i hope this post brought a little light to your day.