Art & Design of Kelli Murray

Her days have officially turned into months.  3 to be exact….but these photos take her back to 1.  They were shot by my good friend and uber talented photographer, miss SARAH SHREVES 

It’s funny how one day I am a kid, and the next I am a mother…..and how quick that transition from childhood to adulthood really feels.  I remember my childhood so vividly, it’s amazing to think how long it has really been since those playground days.  I can still picture my mom at that time….playing with my sisters and I, reading us stories and teaching us all about the world.  Now it’s my turn.   Seeing Rylee grow makes me think so much about life….it’s fragility…..and really,  it’s wonder.  How intricately and thoughtfully we were created and how amazing the human body is.  It blows my mind every time I look at Rylee’s  itty bitty hands and feet, knowing they will one day grow to be as big as my own.  And it makes me so incredibly thankful for  my own mom and the part she has played in my life.  She has taught me what it means to love unconditionally and to give sacrificially.   I have realized there is nothing bigger than the love a mother has for her children.  I had heard that many times before, but  I don’t think it’s something I fully grasped until I became a mother myself.

We hoped to capture Rylee with a few of  those sweet sleeping baby photos I love so much, but she wasn’t having it.  She was wide eyed and alert the whole time, so we just went with it. A few old suitcases, a sheepskin rug and a my favorite ivory blanket from Scotland (gifted from Dear Darling) made the perfect props!  Ohhh…if only baby knew how hard we worked to get a few good photos of her! ha. Thankful to have these marking her one month birthday.

You can find this hand knit diaper cover and others similar over at etsy shop, Titch.

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I wanted to share just a few of the pictures taken by our good friend Jason just 4 days before Rylee was born.  Glad he got to capture my belly at it’s largest….along with my husband!

Check out more of his amazing work on his website :  JASON WARD STUDIOS

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Last month I was honored to be featured in the Autumn Issue of ARTFUL BLOGGING MAGAZINE by Stampington & Company.  It’s an inspiring mag that showcases various art blogs from across the internet.  It’s chalk full of creative ideas and inspiring stories….and when I was asked to be a part of it….I was more than excited!  Thanks to everyone who saw the write up and sent emails of encouragement.

Below are the pages from the interview.

These photos were taken by my good friend Erica when Rylee was just about 48 hours old. You can see even more of them on her BLOG.  If you remember, Erica was also the one that took our engagement photos and wedding photos back in 2009. (hard to believe it has been that long since we got married!!)  She is pretty darn amazing and I will cherish these pictures of our Rylee bean forever.

I suppose this post also serves as a “sneak peak” into her nursery.  More to come.

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Blouse and skirt from Free People (although it looks like a dress!)

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Just a few more photos from the day of my baby shower.  So glad Erica was there to snap these!  I still really want to get a few with Sam right before I POP!  But with expenses at an all time high....I think we might have to sacrifice my much hoped for "professional" maternity shoot and head down to the beach with our own camera and sister for the day!  I guess I will be happy with anything!  And if all else fails....at least I am in love with these pics from Erica!  I am SO ready to meet my little girl.