On a day when I was a worn out, stressed, sweaty pregnant mess, these arrived. Awesome photos from a mini-session I treated myself to from Happinest Photo (click over and prepare to be impressed) this past Mother's Day. This is exactly what I needed this week- to remember that this difficult, cumbersome last few weeks of pregnancy leads to something awesome, and that I can retain who I am though it all. And have created someone new and awesome in the process.

Simply stunning and what great memories you had captured
Posted by: Irene | June 08, 2012 at 10:08 AM
You are a beautiful momma and an inspiration.
Posted by: Anne Marie | June 08, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Allison - you are simply beautiful on the outside and inside! I love seeing pictures of James - he has such a happy infectious smile and he makes me smile back at him! I hope these last few weeks pass quickly for you, although they always seem to drag on forever, they did for me.
Posted by: Leslie | June 08, 2012 at 10:31 AM
What lovely pictures! A beautiful mom and a handsome son. :-)
Posted by: kristieinbc | June 08, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Wow, such gorgeous photos - and you are so pretty! I really loved seeing those, and knowing they lifted your spirits. Hang in there, and best wishes for an easy delivery.
Posted by: AmyS | June 08, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Thank you for your kind comments! I feel like such a mess lately that reading nice things is definitely making me feel better.
Posted by: Allison | June 08, 2012 at 11:09 AM
You are really photogenic Allison! Awesome photos. James is getting so handsome. I just love that second photo of both of you.
Posted by: Vickie | June 08, 2012 at 11:28 AM
I also vote for picture #2, although they are all good. I imagine when James is all grown up, he will have the picture of his beautiful mother framed and placed so he can see it often. In the meantime, enjoy these sweet days and think of the new awesome person you will meet soon!
Posted by: Jane | June 08, 2012 at 12:28 PM
These are wonderful pics! I remember what those last weeks felt like!!! You can clearly see how much love there is in your family. Hang in there- not too much longer!! :)
Posted by: Lisa Soderman | June 08, 2012 at 01:50 PM
Beautiful Allison . . . . thanks for sharing so much of yourself and your family. Soon you will have that wonderful new baby and these last few weeks will fade from your memory :)
Posted by: Lisa | June 08, 2012 at 01:55 PM
Wow, James' face has changed so much since May!!
What nice pictures together!
Posted by: Jan | June 08, 2012 at 03:12 PM
James is no longer just a toddler! How fast he has grown into a handsome little boy! I'm sure he is excited to be a big brother! Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Debra | June 08, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Those are wonderful pictures! They will be ones you treasure forever!
Posted by: Anne | June 08, 2012 at 05:50 PM
You look fabulous and did your husband have anything to do with conception? I think James looks exactly like you! Hang in there....your new little man will be here soon!
Posted by: April | June 08, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Oh Allison,
The pictures are beautiful. Pregnancy agrees with you and James is certainly a handsome fellow. It was nice to see Joe (and James) a few posts ago - even if he was "resting up on the couch".
Posted by: Melissa VR | June 08, 2012 at 09:22 PM
Priceless.. I can't believe how much James has become a more grown up boy. You will always cherish these photos.
Posted by: Kim | June 08, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Gorgeous pictures of two lovely, happy people!
Posted by: bonny | June 09, 2012 at 02:20 PM
Totally fabulous photos that you will cherish for a lifetime! Many thoughts coming your way for these last days.
Posted by: Judy | June 11, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Allison, I just got my sock kit with the Poste Yarn!! Wow, I love it - the colors are fabulous! And...you look just stunning in these pictures - and your little boy is a doll!! He will love being a big brother! My best wishes to you Allison.
Posted by: Terri | June 11, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Handsome big brother! Best wishes for a smooth delivery and a wonderful month off.
Posted by: Linda in Waterloo | June 12, 2012 at 08:30 AM
These are wonderful. Perfect timing!
Posted by: Andi | June 12, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Great pictures - you look beautiful - radiant in fact! Best wishes - stay cool!
xo
Posted by: Laura | June 12, 2012 at 03:01 PM
Allison you are just stunning and James is such a cutie! He will make a wonderful big brother.
Posted by: Julie | June 12, 2012 at 03:18 PM
Lovely photos all. Pregnancy becomes you - you really do have that glow! And James is such a handsome little man. Before you know it, you'll have tween girls calling him! I especially love the 2nd photo.
Posted by: Donna | June 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM
What beautiful pictures!!!!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 19, 2012 at 09:14 PM