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In October I started a year long project with a great group of photographers focusing on monthly lifestyle images. Each month you’ll have a chance to see into our lives as we share stories of our own loved ones. At the end of each story is a link to another photographer and they chain around as a circle. Be sure to follow the links and check everyone out, If you want to catch up on my previous life stories you can do so here

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When in doubt, double the amount of blueberries from what the recipe calls for.
Children Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

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Plenty of syrup is a requirement!
Children Photographer in Kansas City

I have to guess the pancakes were a success because the taste testers were too busy chowing down.
Children Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

As you can tell they enjoyed them. I had planned on having extras to freeze but that didn’t happen. Oh well.
Make sure to check out the next photographer in the chain – the wonderful Kate Craft and see her story this month about playdates!

If you’re like us there is always that person that is so hard to shop for. For us that’s our Mimi, she has everything she could ever need or want. Since Gabby loves doing art I figured there was nothing better we could give for Christmas than something that was created by her.

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

My little artist loved this activity, she wouldn’t stop until I finally took the paintbrush away. I see a lot of painting in our future. We’re now taking future orders for any interested parties! These will only increase in value once she’s well known so save your money and order one now!

The next photographer in the circle is my friend Kathleen Weibel so go check out her work next!

Ever see a photographer who starts out with a 365 day project, or even a 52 week project and never finishes? Yeah, me too. Well, I recently joined a group of a few other busy photographers who decided to commit to a 12 month project! If we fail this, we’ll be taking donations for a time management seminar. The best part is that it will be totally candid, lifestyle shots of each of our own families/lives. We don’t even have to dredge up random people or make our kids pose for us. We’re calling the series “The Story of ________” and we’ll each be filling in our own blanks. At the end of this post is a link to another photographer who participated and she’ll be linking to someone else. It’s a whole big circle of stories in pictures. Click through and enjoy!

My family has started an annual holiday tradition and by tradition it’s definitely unique. It’s called a turkey bowl. Everyone goes bowling the day before Thanksgiving. My family might be a little odd (shh don’t tell them!) but they definitely know how to make memories. Everyone decorates t-shirts and then proceeds to be win the honor of king (or queen!) of the turkey bowl. I would only be queen if bowling was scored like golf, lowest points win. So uhh yeah the important part is making memories together right?

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

One works up an appetite bowling. Please note the solitary teardrop on his cheek. I had dared to try and feed it to him. Mr Independant only wanted the ice cream if he was feeding it to himself.
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Be sure to check out the next amazing photographer – Anelle Richardson Photography in this circle of life stories.

Ever see a photographer who starts out with a 365 day project, or even a 52 week project and never finishes? Yeah, me too. Well, I recently joined a group of a few other busy photographers who decided to commit to a 12 month project! If we fail this, we’ll be taking donations for a time management seminar. The best part is that it will be totally candid, lifestyle shots of each of our own families/lives. We don’t even have to dredge up random people or make our kids pose for us. We’re calling the series “The Story of ________” and we’ll each be filling in our own blanks. At the end of this post is a link to another photographer who participated and she’ll be linking to someone else. It’s a whole big circle of stories in pictures. Click through and enjoy!

If you are ever around young kids you know how hard it is to entertain them for long. With my kids being so close in age and young I’m always on the hunt for anything that will keep them busy long enough for me to throw some food on the stove or clean up. Anything that keeps them occupied simulateanously for five whole minutes is considered a winner in my book. Well behold the sand table. In a stroke of sheer genius I moved it to our patio while I was cooking dinner and you know what? They both played with it for 15 WHOLE MINUTES. So what do I do with myself when my kids aren’t both clamoring for my attention and I can get something done? Yep I stop to take pictures of them doing said activity. While dinner may not have gotten done any faster I still want to capture my kids just being kids.

Children Photographer in Kansas City

Children Photographer in Kansas City

Children Photographer in Kansas City

Children Photographer in Kansas City

Children Photographer in Kansas City

Children Photographer in Kansas City

At the end of each of our posts will be a link to the next photographer in the chain of Life Stories Series. There are 27 of us participating!!!!

Please go check out Verity Dokter Photography as my friend Vee is the next photographer in the circle doing this project.

When I was a senior in high school I didn’t realize how important senior pictures are. When you’re homeschooled there are no year books you need a picture for. In fact I almost didn’t get any special senior pictures done, however, I am eternally grateful that my aunt dragged me into a well known chain studio, insisted I do them and generously paid for all of them. Growing up as the oldest of five children I saw it as another expense that my parents shouldn’t pay for when they had such a hard time just providing for the essentials. That’s probably the main reason I’m so glad I’ve started specializing in senior pictures.

Don’t worry I’ll still be doing newborn and family sessions! However, seniors offer a completely different challenge that I love. Many times senior pictures are the last formal pictures one has done before their engagement and wedding day. Capturing young adults as they go through this phase of their life is a pleasure.

I recently had the chance to meet Jonathan and photograph his 2012 high school senior pictures. Congrats Jonathan!!

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I loved meeting this little adorable baby boy. He was perfect to work with and made my job way too easy when you get to snuggle such an adorable little baby.

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

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Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

Newborn Photographer in Olathe KS

Newborn Photographer in Olathe KS

Newborn Photographer in Kansas City

And to the patient momma your gallery will be up tonight. :)

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.

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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

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Baby Photographer in Kansas City

Child Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Overland Park KS

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

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Child Photographer in Kansas City

Baby Photographer in Kansas City

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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.

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

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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.

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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

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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