A whole new World ~ the birth of Baby Julia Currell Retherford

February 27, 2010

The birth of our baby daughter Julia

Our baby was due on March 15, 2010. We had a baby appointment on Wednesday and we didn’t have any idea what was coming the next morning.

I awoke with Megan at 6:30 am and started my day as normal. Sitting on the couch putting together a packing plan for the baby birth at 7:30am Megan called for me to come upstairs. She says, “I think my water just broke.” If you could have seen the blank stare on my face, not to mention all the things that ran through my head in less than one second. I switched into high-speed packing mode. Megan called the hospital which was 1 hour 20 minutes away.

Not only did I not have my stuff packed but I needed to pack for the dogs too. Megan had her stuff almost ready and the baby things were ready too. By 8:00 am the car was warm, packed, and ready to roll. We were on the road to the kennel calling Carla to be prepared for the crazy doggies. A quick drop off and back on the road to Petoskey ~ Northern Michigan Hospital Emergency.

When we first arrived they had Megan in a wheelchair, she was laughing and nurses were commenting that she must not be too far in labor. In fact, she didn’t start active labor until almost 6pm. It would be a LONG day and night with the baby being born at 5:17 am on February 26, 2010. Julia was 6.5 pounds and 19 inches long. She is beautiful, healthy, and our first adorable child.

Megan is doing great recovering. It looks like we will be heading home today, about 36 hours after the birth.

You can watch the blog and see LOTS of images of Baby Julie or “Jules” for the rest of her life. Get ready to be in front of the lens ALOT baby. We love you more than anything and we can’t wait to raise you and be a part of your life!

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Jennifier DunwellPaul,
Congrats and welcome to your whole new world. Daughters are so wonderful and so much fun, you will enjoy every second. Just when you think things can’t get better, they do. Every second is something new and great!! I’m so proud and love seeing friends as they welcome their new families. Congrats again.
JenReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordThank you Jennifer. Julia is already sleeping a large portion of night. Meg got good sleep last night too. Already, day 6, starting to get easier. Thanks for the comment.ReplyCancel
Jennifier DunwellPaul,
Congrats and welcome to your whole new world. Daughters are so wonderful and so much fun, you will enjoy every second. Just when you think things can’t get better, they do. Every second is something new and great!! I’m so proud and love seeing friends as they welcome their new families. Congrats again.
JenReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordThank you Jennifer. Julia is already sleeping a large portion of night. Meg got good sleep last night too. Already, day 6, starting to get easier. Thanks for the comment.ReplyCancel
Chris Ann NelsonPaul and Meg, we are so happy and surprised at the early birth of Julia. She is so precious and I am thankful for the answered prayer for her safty in the womb and the speedy delivery. I have a swaddleing blanket ready for her but by the time we have our tweet up in Mackinaw City she will probably have teath and a very strong neck :). congratulations and enjoy EVERY minute!ReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordThank you Chris. Julia is in great health and sleeping a large portion of the night. Megan is doing great. Megan was grateful for the early delivery.:-)ReplyCancel
Chris Ann NelsonPaul and Meg, we are so happy and surprised at the early birth of Julia. She is so precious and I am thankful for the answered prayer for her safty in the womb and the speedy delivery. I have a swaddleing blanket ready for her but by the time we have our tweet up in Mackinaw City she will probably have teath and a very strong neck :). congratulations and enjoy EVERY minute!ReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordThank you Chris. Julia is in great health and sleeping a large portion of the night. Megan is doing great. Megan was grateful for the early delivery.:-)ReplyCancel
Nicole HaleyCongratulations, Paul! Hope you’re enjoying your new life. What a genius idea for a photograph, love it! 😀ReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordThank you Nicole. Have to give the credit to my wife for the idea. We are having fun!ReplyCancel
Nicole HaleyCongratulations, Paul! Hope you’re enjoying your new life. What a genius idea for a photograph, love it! 😀ReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordThank you Nicole. Have to give the credit to my wife for the idea. We are having fun!ReplyCancel
kariCongratulations Paul! I just had to check back to see if your wife had the baby… I was wondering if you got the shot you were talking to me about at the Michigan Photographers Convention! Did you???ReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordHello Kari,
  I did get the shot and it turned out great, just not one I would share with the World. Keep checking back for more images of Julia.:-) Cheers!ReplyCancel
kariCongratulations Paul! I just had to check back to see if your wife had the baby… I was wondering if you got the shot you were talking to me about at the Michigan Photographers Convention! Did you???ReplyCancel
- Paul RetherfordHello Kari,
  I did get the shot and it turned out great, just not one I would share with the World. Keep checking back for more images of Julia.:-) Cheers!ReplyCancel

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February 22, 2010

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Wedding Transportation | Limo, Carriage, Trolley, Boat, Bike ~ Ceremony to Reception

February 18, 2010

Wedding Transportation from Ceremony to Reception

How are you getting from your Wedding Ceremony to your Wedding Reception? Maybe it is in the same location so you can walk or ride a bike. What if you want to go off-site and do some fun images along the water, architecture, overlook, nature, etc. At some point you need to consider Wedding Transportation and also who will be with you on this Wedding ride.

There are a lot of options out there for you to consider. Limousine(limo), bus, limo bus, antique car, semi, trolley, wagon, sleigh, sled, snowmobile, atv, buggy, helicopter, sailboat, pontoon, sport car, convertible, horse, boat, your own car, bike, carriage, scooter, someone’s shoulders or back, or the old fashioned way, walk. Check out some of the options that I, Paul Retherford Wedding Photography, have photographed.

Getting some ideas for your Wedding transportation plans?

Stories about Wedding Transportation and rides

This last photo the bride was delivered to the ceremony on the pontoon with an umbrella over her to hide her from her guest. They decorated the dock and the path up to the gazebo for the Wedding isle. Dad met the bride at the dock and walked her all the way up to the gazebo where their were chairs on both sides, a acoustic singer, and lots of beautiful flowers and details. Following the ceremony the Wedding party jumped back on the pontoon, the sign was displayed and they took a tour around the lake. I rode on a separate pontoon and captured lots of fabulous images.

Just last month the bride and groom hired a bus to take the Wedding party from Monroe to Ann Arbor for the Wedding Reception. The bride and groom met a horse drawn carriage downtown Ann Arbor and did a Wedding ride through beautiful Ann Arbor by the University of Michigan campus. I ran next to the carriage and captured images for about a mile. It was really cold but really worth the images.

Some Wedding ceremonies are a stone throw to the Wedding reception. Sometimes the bride and groom elect to do something fun like take off on a tandem bike for a few images following the ceremony. I have had brides and grooms that ride in on a bike when they are introduced. The sky is really the limit.

You know that your time in the Wedding Transportation is typically going to be short so keep that in mind when booking your Wedding Ride. Make a list of everyone that you want to include. Sometimes brides and grooms like to include spouses and partners on the ride. It is your day and you will have the images after the day to remember it all. Think about they dynamics of having these people on the ride with you. Will it add to your day or make the people more reserved.

Lastly, feel free to really put your personal stamp of uniqueness on anything you do. I always enjoy the people who go the extra mile to jazz up their Wedding Transportation to really make their images all the more spectacular. On the other hand, if you have Wedding Transportation that is unique then you made need just the beauty of the bride and groom on the ride.

For more ideas and images of past Weddings please see my work, online images and proofs(open to anyone), and other information at my Wedding website, Paul Retherford Wedding Photography

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