The Start of Fall | at Magnolia Corn Maze

Well as we roll through October, we got our first glimpse of Fall in south Alabama. Temps were almost (my kind of) perfect for two whole days. Blue skies, golden light and 70-75 degrees. It felt so good after a long, blistering Summer. We were thankful to have no plans today and we got to enjoy a few hours at Magnolia Corn Maze in Summerdale.
We met another couple there with their sweet girl (and a baby boy on the way)! Thomas and Elle danced to the music, fed the goats together, snacked while riding in Elle’s wagon, etc. The corn maze and hay ride were so fun as a group! We even did the "hardest” corn maze, and both mamas agreed we wouldn’t have done that without the husbands! ha! It was quite long.
Of course, just as we were talking about the amazing weather… it did warm up. Thomas lost his pants and shoes to keep cool (so I was definitely “that” mom and not ashamed).
Anyways, what a fun time! We give Magnolia Corn Maze 5 stars, and we will definitely go back next year!

Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin
Magnolia Corn Maze | Fall Fun | Victoria Austin

Thomas’ (glow in the dark) Ghost Tee is from H&M

Thomas Anthony | One Year Photos

Well actually, 14months. But you know, #life. I am SO happy I did these! We traveled to my hometown of southern CA last month and I figured it was the perfect time to capture this age and season. Thomas has so much personality right now, a shell of his newborn self and WIDE OPEN. I’ve selfishly been wanting photos with him too :).
I am so happy I talked Sonja Hammad (and my husband ha) into a last-minute session and when she suggested sunrise, I was immediately on board! Thomas woke up at about 3am in California (I’ll save that crazy experience for another post) so sunrise was like mid-day for us!
We met Sonja at Little Corona Beach in Corona del Mar. It’s such a nostalgic beach and area for me. I went to school at nearby CdM and spent Summer mornings running those same beaches with my high school cross country team. So much has changed, but it will always remain the most beautiful city I have lived in.

One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin
One Year Baby Boy | Newport Beach Photographer, Sonja Hammad | Victoria Austin

This session came at the perfect time for Thomas and I. I have mentioned before about this motherhood journey being a bit harder on me than I imagined it would and I haven’t sugarcoated the adjustments (or growing pains) I’ve been going through. Not to get all philosophical and artsy but the fog and sun beams represent SO much more than pretty imagery to me. I am again reminded of God’s hand on my shoulder and his unfailing love for me and my family. It’s not always rainbows and butterflies (ha!) but he’s lifted me up, and the fog has receded, finally. And just as it does, I feel sun beams again. I know that other moms who have been in these shoes can understand those feelings. I hope to one day have the courage to share more about that, and some stuff that has helped me (and some stuff that hasn’t). But for now, I’ll leave you with these pretty photos of a mom and her boy. :)