Time flies, it’s inevitable. Rana has been my best friend since 3rd grade. I grew up with this girl all the way through college at the University of Minnesota. We have been through it all — birthdays, graduations, a telemarketing job (never again), our first experience with tequila (which I still have an aversion to), pulling all-nighters cramming for exams and meeting our first loves. Fast forward 10 years, and she’s living in San Diego, happily married to a great guy and pregnant with their first child. Rana has always loved kids. I honestly thought she would have had 5 kids by now and then adopted another 5 on top of that. She’s just that type of woman — a nurturer, incredibly kind, gentle, and full of love.
I haven’t seen her in quite some time, sadly, yet it’s great that we didn’t skip a beat during my visit. Seeing Rana all grown up and being able to take some photos of this special time in her life was really touching for me. I will always have a special place in my heart for Rana; because of her, my childhood was full of laughter and so many great memories.
Congratulations, Rana & Brandon!
Great photos!!!
love em!
Oh, I adore that third shot down from the top!
great post anna!! she’s so pretty
From your tweet I thought you were incenuating YOU were expecting. Good think your pictures of your expecting friend to make up for the lack of “news”!
seriously awesome pics, seriously!!!
I absolutely love that headshot with the flower branch…awesome angle girl!
Your friend Rana is beautiful!
Thanks for all the blog love!
Fabulous set of photos, sweetheart!
LOVE the one taken at dusk! Just beauuuutiful!!
Beautiful captures Anna..such a lovely mom to be =)
i love your sentiments of your bff Rana… and so the images mean that much more… My most favorite “Anna Kim” shots are always the ones that show the palm trees in the back… I think 8th from bottom… for some reason I find these to be your signature shots… 2 cents =)
beautiful anna!!! the sunset shots are divine
These are amazing! The parents-to-be look sooo happy. You captured this time in their lives so well.
Wow!!!
I miss Rana. She looks so happy.
My favorite one is Sunset shot the 2nd from the bottom.
That is an amazing shot!!!
Beautiful Job Anna Jewel!
Wow LOVELY!!! what sweet moments – you can see in the photos what incredible parents they are going to be! My favorite is the one of her where it looks like she’s holding the sun! Brilliant!
مبارک باشه !!!!!!!!!!!!!
داری مامان میشی !!!!!!!!!!!!
هورا !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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امیدوارم به خوبی و سلامتی و شادی باشه .
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The first time I got to know Rana, I could see the mother in her. I am so so fortunate to have Rana as my daughter in law, my son’s wife, and soon the mother of my grandchildren. I am also grateful for having such a loving son as the husband to such a gem. Yes, Rana is kind, caring and beautiful. What more can you ask from parents to be. I love you Brandon, Rana, and GrandDaughter!
ps Love you too Davey and Jinxy:)
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