Oh my heart. My beautiful little boy. I asked for his assistance this day. I needed some sample portraits for the school portraits I will be doing this spring (woot woot! A post for another day.). In 2 minutes, a sampling of all his beautiful emotions. That deeply sincere, and simply beautiful look in his eyes, the one where you feel like to get a peek into his soul. Oh and of course the laughs, giggles and smiles. I am so truly grateful to call him mine. Canon 5D II | Sigma 50 ART
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Little rockstars, they are. Sunglasses, open space and some serious jamming. This is practically a nightly event. But there was also business to attend to so we paused the the rock band performance and the boys started their project. A trip to Ikea also means some serious furniture assembly. Kitchen chairs, check! My favorite image from the pack, { big boy little } with his hand lightly on the back of { baby little's } head. It's those little moment of affection I love to see. Lots of love between these two and a big brother who feels he is his baby's protector. Melt. My. Heart. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
I can barely keep a secret from husband but I had a good one up my sleeve during our trip to the Pittsburg Children's Museum. As soon as we stepped foot in the doors, our college friend who is my Delta Zeta big sister and one of my fabulous bridesmaids in our wedding, greeted us with her big hugs and warm smiles. { Big boy little } was instantly hooked and held her hand as we adventured from one exhibit to the next. It was like no time had passed as we caught up on work, lives, families and all the things in between. The boys enjoyed the museum and I'm sure we could have stayed all day had it not been for those pesky commitments we like to call work and school to return to the next day. I always love watching them explore new places and choose what they want to experience. A lunch date with Dane and a tour of her fabulous loft was the end of our trip to the city. Another time, for sure, but for now it was homeward bound. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
The last couple years, I drag, er I mean, we take a trip to Ikea. This particular trip is the first to take both of the boys. Just incase you were wondering, it is quite a different trip altogether when you add a one-and-a-half year old into the mix. Although he is generally easy going, today he was not so much into the whole Ikea experience. But we made it...and the hotel swimming pool was just the way to end the evening. Well that and eating a giant chocolate chip cookie while in your skivvies, watching a movie. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
Road trip. Not even 10 minutes into the drive, I turned to find { big boy little } fast asleep with his headphones around his ears and his kitty gripped in his hands. He talked to me about the trip most of the day, so much so that it must have tuckered him out. But of course, the minute we stepped into the hotel room they were bouncing off the walls, so excited for an adventure. A little viewing of Big Hero 6 was the cure for their crazies followed by a far too late bedtime. I love their excitement over the smallest things. Something out of the ordinary is good for all of us, even something as simple as watching your favorite flick on a different couch in a new space. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
If I hear a song request....one. more. time. They are obsessed. And that choice of words may actually be mild in comparison to reality. Everyday, all day, { baby little } is incessantly asking me to play music for him. Of course, I love that my boys love music. But I'm really not sure that their requests actually qualify as real music. A collection of LMFAO & DJ Snake songs having taken over my playlist. No baby should really be requesting "turn down for what" or "sexy and I know it", right? Am I right? And if you couldn't guess, it wasn't lil ol' me who introduced them to these lovely tunes. If I don't find a new song that fits their standards soon, it is quite possible I will lose my mind. I found myself screeching into the backseat "IT'S MY TURN" as though I was another toddler in the pack, ready to duke it out and reclaim my spot as the alpha. I give up. I'm not strong enough. They win, today. A new fad for { baby little }. He mimics his brother's ability to lip sync my mouthing fake words and creating an intense rock-star look. Exibit A. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
Today was a big day for { big boy little } yet he doesn't really know the gravity of it. From his little boy eyes, all he sees is the congratulations ribbon daddy brought home for him to commemorate the moment. He proudly hung it on the front door, and ran to the kitchen with the tiny pack of growing dinosaurs that daddy brought for him as well, just because. On his way to work, J called to let me know registration was complete; our big boy is going to Kindergarten in August. The closer we get the more real it is. I would be lying if I said I didn't tear up a bit at the thought of this milestone. My story isn't new. Generations of mama's have walked their babies to the bus stop with tears in their eyes, smiles on their faces and sobs after their babies are out of sight. Nope, my story isn't new to the world, but it certainly is new to me. I know how this experience is going to change him forever. He will grow, learn, explore and discover, but along with that will be tough times, (sometimes gut wrenching) struggles and experiences. I won't be there every waking moment to protect him, but I am putting my trust and my heart into the teachers who will be there to guide him and protect him. I need them to love him for who he is and see all the beauty in his little boy heart. That's it. The rest will fall into place. So for now, I'll take a deep breath, grow some dinosaurs and enjoy every moment (well most of them) with my big boy. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
He is an incredible father. He makes them laugh, tosses them in the air and tells them secrets. They love him. I love him. There is no one in this world more perfect for me than him. Tonight, this night, we were enjoying our new addition to the living room. I wanted more beautiful light so badly that we cut a hole in the wall and added a window. Ok, maybe we didn't but our contractor did! I am giddy about how the room glows now. Of course all the new windows in the house help with that a bit. The boys are repeatedly standing on the couch, looking out the window, enjoying the new view. For me, I'm just enjoying the photographs I can create from it. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
I could make a list of tiny things I love about this image. The cereal on the counter as they eat breakfast; the way my son's blankie is hanging on the far stool ; the half open coffee machine that I am sure was still warm at the very moment this picture was taken ; the way { big boy little's } feet are dangling beneath him and the fact that {baby little's} are no where near big enough to match. But most of all I love that I'm behind them, peeking into their morning routine as they look at each other. How did I get this lucky? That's the only thought in my mind. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
This is why I love what I do. Being a photographer is this amazing experience of peeking into someone's beautiful life and then recording those quickly fleeting moments forever. I spent the morning with my friend and her beautiful baby girl who is turning 1. I love this quiet moment and connection between mother and daughter. Thank you for letting me be a tiny part of it. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
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What now?It truly is a labor of love each day to search for just the right image(s)...the ones that represent our daily lives...edit them, organize them, write about them. What a wonderful experience and an amazing amount of growth this year for me. It has been a great journey but one I am not jumping into again just yet. I am going to take a breather, let the dust settle and let inspiration find me and lead me to my next project. For now, I will continue to post about our lives but only when I feel it.
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