it’s such an honor,

photographing a

new life.

especially when

another photographer

asks you

to document

their newest

addition.

meet abigail.

six pounds

of heaven.

they were tiny,

really tiny

when this blog

was first introduced

to Skye & Brady.

now they are

almost

two & a half,

and if you

follow this blog,

you’ve watched

them grow.

today,

I followed them

as they explored,

giggled,

and roared.

the fort worth zoo

was awesome

for their session,

the dinosaurs,

the carousel,

and

perfect spots

for hide ‘n seek.

sweet Conan,

six months

of chub,

and baby blues.

big sister

in a frequent

star on the

MZP blog,

and now

baby brother

is getting

his turn.

handsome,

so,

so,

handsome.

it was 2008

when I first met

this family.

mama was

pregnant,

with a now

almost 3yo

big sister.

I followed them

through the 1st year

of her life,

and shortly before

she turned two,

I met her

sweet little brother,

just one month

before my little guy

was born.

now he’s one.

a big boy.

and handsome

as ever.

what an amazing

three years

it’s been,

thank you

for sharing

your beautiful family

with me.

xx

his sister and he have been doing these stunts since they were tiny…and every session is another chance to show off!

party planning

is in my blood,

I think.

the details,

invitations,

the whole nine,

I just love it.

the little guy

just turned one,

and what a fun time

we had!

I always do HUGE parties…but I’ve never shared one on the blog, until now.  I’ve been hounded asked nicely to please share…so here it is, T’s first birthday celebration!  I’ve been planning this party since late February.  And it all started with the color combo (orange/gray/white) and my favorite pattern (chevron)…and the ideas really started flowing from there, with the help of some inspiration from my latest addiction, Pinterest.  I can’t think of a better way to show off the party then some collages of the little man and all the details…we had a yummy table of goodies, the best cupcakes, water guns, sidewalk chalk , the trampoline, and bubbles (along with record breaking heat…) – things perfectly fit for our little birthday prince.

I did a lot of the details myself, including the gorgeous luxe 5×7 folded invitation.  Anything I hired out, I’ve listed the vendors for at the bottom of this post.  They are all amazing, really amazing, and helped make my ideas come to life!  Thanks to all who came, for helping make some incredible memories for our littlest man…it’s been an awesome year!

Vendors:

bottles – Specialty Bottle
mason jars – Specialty Bottle
polka dot candy cups – Shop Sweet Lulu
straws – The Sugar Diva
cakes- Legacy Cakes
cookies – Better Bit of Butter
cupcake topper – Two Sugar Babies
favor bags – Perideau Designs
shirts – Eight Baby Legs
banner – ElizabethGrace