Monday, August 30, 2010

Christopher and Kyler

These boys' grandma contacted me and asked if I could take her grandson's pictures while they were visiting. I thought HOW FUN that a grandma is setting up a session. What I wasn't prepared for was how stinkin' AWESOME the session would be!

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Christopher literally ran from their truck directly to me and gave me a hug! I knew the only place we were going was in a positive direction from that point on! He was so sweet the entire time!

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Even at the very end when I was playing on the playground with him, he was so sweet and acted like we had known eachother forever. He insisted I go down the twisty slide with him so I shimmied my way up to the top (camera in hand) and was fully expecting him to go first and I would follow. Nope! He absolutely expected that I go down WITH him. So he hopped on my lap, I held him with one hand, held my camera up in the air with the other....and screamed the entire way down with him...it was a riot!

Kyler is Christopher's little cousin and he was just as sweet and happy as Christopher....jackpot!!! I mean seriously, could a girl get any luckier?!?! Look at that smile and blue eyes? Need I say more?

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He was so happy the entire time....and stayed that way through 4 outfits!! I'm telling you, I didn't know how to react...the boys were out of this world!

Christopher and Kyler - you can come back and hang out with me every week! You make me happy and make me smile from ear to ear! You are 2 very sweet boys and I now TOTALLY understand how you have your grandma wrapped around your finger! I am SO happy she shared you with me, I enjoyed every second of our time together!

Drake

OK, hold on, let me wipe a tear before I fully get into this post. (sniff, sniff)

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(This is Karen now "fully" composed)

Drake is ONE!!!! AHHHH!!! When did that happen?!?! It seems like just yesterday that we met him for his 3 month session and now he's ONE an on the go!!


Drake got his new rockstar haircut just days before his big 1 year old session and I am obsessed with it!! Yes, (tear), he looks like SUCH a little man with it, but man alive it doesn't get any cuter does it?!?!
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We had some fun one on one time with mommy and daddy...
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And no session would be complete without a family snuggle!!
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Drake - Little man, how we love you! Your initial stranger danger had us cracking up. I mean, come on, even you know that your terrified screams were perhaps slightly unfounded right?!?! :) No worries buddy, we knew you'd warm up....and warm up you did! Thank you for showing us your awesome belly laughs and signature wide open mouth laughs and screams! We love how expressive you are and can't wait to see you in 6 months!! The count down is on!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Keatin

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My oh my, so much has changed in Keatin's life since we last saw her when she was turning one! She is now 2 and on the verge of becoming a big sister!

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I have no doubt she will show her little brother or sister the ropes and instruct them on what they should be doing...alot. Look what she did at the session! Yep, she was able to get both her parents AND her dog on the platform swing! Would she get on it with them? Nope, she just wanted them all on it together while she observed. What a hoot!

She loves her dog Crimson and I'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual (even though she made him get on the swing above). Notice where Keatin's arm is for the hug? It didn't bother Crim in the least that she hugged him mid yawn! So sweet!
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Keatin has ca...ca...crazy arms when she runs, it is hilarious!! She uses ever ounce of momentum her arms can give her. :)
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Keatin - I can't get over how much you have changed since last year! I loved all your talking and directions you would give! I am so excited for you to be a big sister in December, I know you are going to be a great little helper!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Reed family

Why not start out with a bang? I mean seriously this is so cute...I'm always a sucker for siblings holding hands and having fun!
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Emily was ready to get going with pictures the second we stepped foot in their door. It wasn't long before we realized why...she had been watching America's Next Top Model and was ready to strut her own stuff. It was HILARIOUS!!! She was pulling out everything!!
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Owen was the happiest little guy....he was busy, but he was so stinkin' happy, I just wanted to squeeze him!
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Yeah, I said Owen was busy....but we could keep him from running away by placing him on his daddy's shoulders....and he was happy as a clam up there! Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that he could sneak attack his dad's face????
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Emily and Owen - You two were a pure delight! You know that you are kids and you could have at least given us a little harder time....we expect it :) You know....like refuse to take a picture, cry, temper tantrum....come on, give us some challenge to work through! :) Thanks for having fun with us and giving us all sorts of things to laugh about!

Mya and Mea...

Oh how we love these girls! If you've been a blog follower for a few years, you already know that I LOVE their style! Man alive, these girls are always dressed in the latest fashion!
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This time they were talking up a storm and it was cracking me up! My heart especially melted when they would say their own name or each others name and it would come out oh so clear. So sweet! What do you think Mya is thinking about as she looks at Mea? Oh to be able to read their little minds!
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OK, confession time....I was SO confident when they all got out of the car that I WAS going to be able to tell them apart this time. Did I mention I was SO confident? Well...um...yeah, I stood corrected....oh man!! OK, next time....next time I will get it right on my first try! These girls are going to have ALOT of fun pulling tricks on people as they get older!

Eric brought out the fisheye to have some fun with the girls...they were a little curious why he was getting the camera within reaching distance. :) Notice the finger on the lens to the left??!?!? FUN!
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How cute are all the expressions and interactions here?!?!
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I have saved my most favorite image in the world for last....this one is screaming to be blown up HUGE on the wall!! I just love it so much, it would make such a big impact printed BIG....2 little girls in this big world...they don't have a fear in the world...only curiosity is all over their face. I mean, seriously, does it get any better than that?!?!?
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More pictures can be found here.

Mya and Mea - I always seem to say Mya's name first and am now wondering if everyone does that or is it just me?!?! You girls have us wrapped around your finger and we always look forward to seeing you again!! I just can't get over how fast the time has gone! I think back to your first session when we were all in your pink room capturing your sweetness and we stayed there the whole session because you couldn't roll too far out of our reach. Now you are 2 and we were making tracks all over trying to keep up with you! WOW! I love that we have been able to capture all of your milestones! Can't wait until next time!

Neglected

Hello faithful blog readers! I apologize for my absence in recent weeks. I have been a bit more active on our facebook page. If you want to see some recent sessions, check it out here!

I'm getting back into blogging SOON! Stay tuned!