Baby Irving's Shower

     Sunday was my best friend's, Jessica Irving's, baby shower! It was such an exciting day for everyone there. We all have prayed so much for her, and was so thankful that she has made it to 34 weeks (so far)! To read more about her story check out an earlier post of mine HERE. 

    

     I had an amazing time, and her family made the area so beautiful! I loved all the decorations and was shocked to learn that the ladies hand made almost all of them! The cupcakes were made to look like they were on trees, and there was a GIANT letter "B" (for baby) that was make out of pink flowers. I could tell that her family put a lot of time and effort in to giving Jess the best shower that they could!

Jessica's sister-in-law had a short devotional for Jess (and Nick), followed by a time of prayer. It was funny, yet serious at the same time. She used objects to represent the importance of leading your children to Christ, and being a guide for their spiritual lives.

                                                            
                          
                                                          
                                                

      Above all else, I have to share that Jess and Nick's life and endurance through life's battles have been a huge inspiration and pillar of faithfulness to my husband and me. Last fall, I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), which has caused fertility issues for us. Watching Nick and Jess handle all the loss they've had to endure has shown me that God's timing is always perfect, and that He is with us as we patiently wait for the desires of our heart.

I am so blessed to call you both friends! I hope you enjoy the moments I've captured for you!
With all my love,
Aly Owen


For more captured moments check out my Facebook Page, Aly Owen Photography!

THIS JUST IN!

I am so excited to announce that I will soon have business cards. I spent a lot of time designing a logo that would be perfect for me, and I think that I have perfected it!!!

What do you all think of them?!?!?!

I also wanted to share with you that I have decided to add a little bit more about myself on this blog, and I hope that you all enjoy learning a little bit more about me. :)

Today I got hit with a brilliantly creative idea that I can't wait to share, but for now it has to stay a secrete... shhh. 

With all my Love,

Aly Owen

Nick, Jess, and Baby Irving

          I was so blessed to meet Jessica almost three years ago through a mutual friend. We clicked almost instantly, and are now best friends. Nick and Jessica's story is amazing and shows that God will give you the desires of your heart, in His timing! Just a few months into their marriage (5 years ago) Jessica found out that she was expecting their first child, Madison. Over the course of her pregnancy she found out that Madison had fluid surrounding her brain and was sent from her doctor in Carroll, Iowa to Omaha, Nebraska for a follow-up. The news was not what they wanted to hear. At 27 weeks Jess went into pre-term labor with Madison, and Madison went to be with her Father in Heaven.

Over the past five years of marriage, Nick and Jess have lost four children. After our photo shoot on Saturday, we went out to eat, and I shared with them how much their marriage inspires me. Although they are still young, they have been through more than what many married couples have been through their whole lives, and none of these trials have caused them to loose their faith in the Lord. In fact, these trials have caused them to lean closer to God, and have a unwavering dependence on the Lord. 

          Now, you can imagine the mixed emotions going through me when Jess sent me this text message...

Followed by: "Shhh don't tell anyone?(; 

Since then, my husband, boys, and I have been praying for Baby Irving... We told a few people ;)

          On Friday, Nick and Jessica came to Omaha for their check-up with a specialist to see how Baby Irving is doing (and to find out if it is a boy, or girl...). Anxiety and fear was high with them, but the news they received this time was AWESOME! Baby Irving is developing perfectly! Although the fear will most likely not cease from them until the moment of delivery, it's hard to not sit back and take a sigh of relief. Everything looks good. My dear friends are about to receive a precious and much anticipated gift from the Lord, and we couldn't be happier for them! 

          Nick and Jess, I hope you enjoyed both of our photo shoots, and you cherish these moments forever. With all of my love and prayer!!!!

-Aly Owen-