Celina met her now husband in 8th grade (their wedding was last weekend). To say that she’s likely dreamed of the day she’s don a wedding dress to marry the boy who stole her heart is fairly accurate.

Isn’t she a vision.

With pride I announce to you the newest addition to the Roberts’ family – beautiful princess Vanessa Lyn.

Her mommy is one of my best friends and we go WAY back in time when the biggest concerns we had revolved around weekend fun with our college friends. These days the biggest pleasure we have is watching our children grow up. I was there for the birth of their first son Matthew and now I get to share in the joy of the precious daughter she and her husband Matt have created. Vanessa is a long anticipated addition to the family and I can’t wait to see her grow up and hear the great stories of a new baby in the Robert’s household. Oh the stories I could share about Matthew’s first bath, first attempted photo session I had with him and the “sunflower” debacle..the list goes on and on. haha! Maybe I should buy Vanessa a helmet and a lifejacket just in case. I’m joking! (sorta) Good thing is that many years have passed and we ladies are older, wiser and I think with all our heads put together Vanessa will turn out a-ok too.

Congratulations  Matt, Celestina, Tiffany & Matthew – your daughter/sister is a gift from Heaven and I loved meeting her today!

i love baby toes!!! look at those precious monkey feet

and her dainty little hands…

not to mention she will have colored eyes like her big brother..will they be blue, green or grey? Time will tell!

Vanessa isn’t a sleeper. In fact, she was awake during most of our visit. And as many times as I tried to get her to wear the teddy bear hat, she just wasn’t having it. She’s a diva alright..she has her preferences already

However , look at how ADORABLE she looks in this?!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

See you again soon Vanessa. This was just the first of many sessions you’ll be having with me. Can’t wait!

Love, Auntie Erica

I normally don’t share a photo of a bride before the wedding, but since this isn’t her bridal gown (and it was more of a pre-wedding First Look type session), I’m comfortable showing off how BEAUTIFUL Michelle is. Her makeup is by Angela G. in Houston; a new MUA that I will be collaborating with for my Boudoir Parties. All my brides & boudoir clients will look gorgeous if Angela can help it