Another Martin Baby

A few months ago, eight-ish to be exact, I received an inquiry through my  website.

“Name: Annie Martin
Email: notprovidedinthispost@gmail.com
Website: http://www.notjustabroad.com
Comment: Hello.  My husband and I were hoping to inquire about pricing for maternity shoots.  Could you please contact me at your earliest convenience with a pricing plan and availability?

Thank you.”

I read it. Then I read it again. And again. Then I squealed. Then I cried. Then I realized I was still at my desk at work.

Jeremy is my brother and Annie is my sister-in-law. And these two people that I love dearly are about to become – parents.

Jeremy is one of the most kind and generous human beings on the planet. He is my brother, been my protector, is my friend. He’s been there as a brother ought to be. I respect him immensely. He’s also kind of a genius. *(It took me two tries to spell “genius” correctly.)

And Annie, what to say about Annie. Um, she’s freaking hilarious and as you can see a “realist”!

Annie is one of the most genuine and beautiful people I know. She cares deeply about people and how to love them well. If you have an exciting event in your life, she’ll have a card or care package already in the mail for you. She’s that person. She is also one of the most adventurous souls out there, so much so that she’s even started a blog notjustabroad.com blogging her travels all over the world. You should really check it out here.  And just like she’s delved into those adventures, I have every confidence she’ll tackle this next adventure well with hilarious stories and amazing memories in the making. I’ve always told her, she will be that “fun mom”.

She also doesn’t necessarily like having her picture taken…and I might get in trouble for these next two…

…but that’s what you get when I said “smile” and you don’t. Did I mention she’s hilarious? She can make me laugh harder than just about anyone I know.

There is a deep excitement and respect I’ve felt watching my two other brothers and their wives step up to the plate of parenthood. I know these men and their wives. Their kids are blessed.

So it is with Jer and Annie. As their sister, I’ve been blessed and impacted by them. I know their little one is receiving a great treasure to have them as parents to raise him.

I love you both and I am BEYOND excited to meet your son.

Love,

Es