Archive for September, 2011

The only man I ever fell in love with at first sight was you. We met a year ago today. Actually I loved you before I even met you, just don’t tell daddy that you’re cuter.

Aimee Geis Photography

From the very start you let everyone knew you weren’t going to be walked all over.

Aimee Geis Photography

Aimee Geis Photography

Aimee Geis Photography

(The above 4 images are courtesy of Aimee Geis Photography) Side note, if you are ever uncertain about having a birth photographer just do it, you’ll thank yourself later.

To this day it takes a lot to get you worked up. Give you food, and a lot of it and you’re typically good.

Bella Vida Photography

Bella Vida Photography

Bella Vida Photography

Bella Vida Photography

These above 4 images courtesy of Petra at Bella Vida Photography and yes if you’re keeping track I didn’t have just one but two photographers there on your birthday. No one can argue the value I place on photography.

Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

Your big sister has loved you from the start, sometimes I wished she wouldn’t love on you quite so much all at once. Ofcourse everyone loves you but you’re her baby first and foremost. The first word out of her mouth every morning for weeks after you joined us was ‘baby’.

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

You’ve never once complained when your sister plays dress up with you. It takes a strong man to wear pink necklaces after all. Always be who you are, those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Child Photographer in Kansas City

You love everyone you meet, keep it that way. The heart is the strongest muscle in the body. Use it.

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Baby Photographer in Olathe KS

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Olathe KS

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Baby Photographer in Olathe KS

Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s acting in spite of it.
Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

You are all boy, fear is not in your vocabulary and although it makes me hold my breath sometimes – your fearlessness is the very thing that will take you far dear. If you don’t stand for what you believe in you’ll fall for anything.

Baby Photographer in Olathe KS

Remember though, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

You are definitely a momma’s boy, those eyes get me everytime. The sad part is you already know it. Just promise me no flirting with any other girls until you’re at least 2 right?

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

366 days ago I thought when moms told me how boys were so much fun I figured they were somewhat delusional. How can a baby with no bows or ruffles be that much fun? Guess they were right. Apparently I was the delusional one and didn’t realize how much I was missing out.

Child Photographer in Olathe KS

You might be classified as a toddler now but you’ll always be my baby. Happy birthday baby boy.

In some parts of the US early September means one last chance at going to the lake or beach. Here in landlocked Kansas City it means carnivals and fairs. Two weekends ago we went to Santa-Cali-Gon days in Independance and last weekend we went to Old Settlers Days in Olathe.

Gabby loves the carousel, she could ride that all day long. I made the horrible decision since we had extra tickets to let her ride something else by herself for a change. Some purple whale that went around in circles, she was fine for about 3 times around until she realized she hated it plus she was by herself and suddenly she became that kid crying horribly on the ride. I included more pics from that ride than I normally would just to show you how quickly things can change when you’re two.

Old Settlers days for us is always a lot of fun. Our church – Life Church – always has a booth giving away balloons, face painting for the kids. On Saturday the whole church will show up and walk in the parade. We give out several thousand bottles of water and candy. It’s known as the orange parade and is a lot of fun. I’m glad that our church participates in a lot of community activities and one reason I love it :)

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

Family Photographer in Olathe

I loved this session, we had so much fun and they were game for all of my suggestions even when I said, ‘just trust me on this spot I know it doesn’t look like much’ I love when people trust me creatively to do my job.

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

Photographer in Kansas City

I loved this session with Aaron and Angie. Aren’t they just an adorable couple?

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

Kansas City Couple Photographer

Couple Photographer in Kansas City

After it cooled down a few weekends ago we headed out to the Kansas City Zoo. Man do we LOVE the new polar bear exhibit. I have always loved the zoo and I’m so glad Gabrielle is finally at the age where she really enjoys learning about the animals. She knows all the sounds they make and can start to interact with actually seeing them. This was the first time we got the skytram/boat/carousel passes and we’ll probably do that in the future. It’s a fast and easy way to see a lot of the animals in the Africa exhibit without feeling like you’re traipsing all over Gods green earth and pushing a stroller along said earth. Plus who doesn’t love a good carousel, Gabrielle is quite the pro at them now, she told me “momma sit down” on one of them instead of standing next to her like the normal overly protective parent.

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City

Family Photographer in Kansas City