McMiracle Adoption Journey: Adoption Photo Shoot

John and I had the honor to work with Holly D of Holly D. Photograpy a few weeks ago! She was in town shooting a wedding and was looking for some willing participants to take some shots around the area. We were so blessed to connect up with her and she took some fun "adoption maternity pictures" for us! We made up some of our own ideas, borrowed a few others from Pinterest, and just had a lot of fun! We loved having a chance to take some pictures to celebrate this journey and time of waiting for our McMiracle baby. (Currently we are still waiting to be matched with a birth mother. *UPDATE* Our Daughter was born 9-13-17 - Read about it here!)

I love photography and story telling. I LOVE maternity pictures- I think they are so special and a wonderful documentation of the miracle that is pregnancy. I have always been in awe of the way God creates life and allows the woman's body to adapt and create a perfect environment for His most amazing creation.

Many people have asked what it's like for me to see so many friends posting pictures of their pregnancy and their maternity shots. The truth is I absolutely love seeing every picture and my joy for my friends is genuine and abundant! There is always a little moment of wonder and a tinge of sadness that I will never be able to experience pregnancy and provide that safe and perfect home, feel hiccups and kicks and movement, to sing to and pray for and bond with that baby who knows my heartbeat and shares my blood. But our journey to growing our family is unique and beautiful and overwhelmingly exciting with its own set of challenges and special moments! I am so grateful that we had this opportunity to take these pictures and celebrate together.

Thanks, Holly, for these special photos. They are treasures! If you have taken adoption "maternity pictures" leave a link in the comments. We'd love to see them.

Somewhere in this beautiful country our little McMiracle will be born! **UPDATE** She was born in the beautiful state of Arizona on 9-17-13! To read more, click here!