Summer Time Fun

The weather here in Kansas has been absolutely beautiful for the past week. I can't explain how happy it makes me to drive with the windows down, to wear flip flops, and to take my child outside of the house without layers of clothing. We've truly enjoyed spending time outside, and since Jack never really wants to come inside, we've spent most of our time in the driveway and the yard.

I thought it was time for an update on our little guys development, so I've included photos of some of his favorite pastimes. He absolutely loves playing golf with the real child clubs that were given to us by Uncle Chuck, or with his plastic set. He's gotten quite good, and was actually hitting a golf ball with his real clubs today. Seriously? I even miss the ball sometimes and my "almost" 2 year old is hitting it...A-Mazing! :)

He's also having a great time playing baseball. Everyday we head out to the backyard and he asks for Mommy and Daddy to "hit". He likes to throw the ball to us and wants us to hit "up high". It's so cute, and how could I go wrong....he throws....I hit.....he runs after the ball....easy peasy! LOL

We've been enjoying the police cozy coupe, and he asks everyday if he can drive "Jack's car" in the driveway. He likes to take it down to the bottom of the driveway and go as fast as possible off the edge into the cul-de-sac (not real safe, but he lives on the edge I guess).

BUT, his favorite pastime is of course "driving" Daddy's truck. He will do anything to sit in the truck and pretend to drive. Not only does he know how to put the key in the ignition, turn it on and off, but he buckles his seat belt, messes with the radio volume and moves the steering wheel as though he is really driving. Best of all, he'll ask to give the truck a kiss nite-nite almost every evening, he's such a sweetheart!

So that's an update on our little angel, he really is a great kid, although mommy is struggling a bit with the fact that he rarely listens to anything I say. I should go ahead and take the word "NO" out of my vocabulary because he couldn't care less if I told him "no" or to "stop". I'm hoping terrible 2's doesn't last long.

I'm getting exhausted, so not only am I NOT going to proof read this blog post, but I'm going to end it rather poorly by simply saying, Good Night!! Mommy and the bun in the oven need to get some rest! xoxo

P.S....we are 14 weeks pregnant today!! I feel like this pregnancy is going so slow! :) Can't wait to find out if it's a girl or boy!!!

Patton Family Session

I had the opportunity to work with the Patton family a few weeks ago, and the entire experience was absolutely perfect. First of all, what a gorgeous family and secondly, they couldn't have been more laid back and easy to work with. We had a great time and were lucky to have an absolutely beautiful day at the Crossroads in Downtown KC. These are some of my favorites from our shoot, and I can't wait to work with the Patton's again in the future!

Baby Brother Graduates

I am so incredibly proud of my youngest brother, Cameron. I spent the weekend back in Indiana for his COLLEGE GRADUATION, that's right, my baby brother is now entering the "Real World"...WOW!!!

We had an absolutely wonderful weekend together as a family, and couldn't be happier about all that Cameron has accomplished in his college career. He is now gearing up for a move to Columbus, IN, where he has already accepted his first job! Love you, Cameron!

Family Fun at the Farm

It's been a while since I've posted, things seem to have been hectic lately. We were all finally home for the weekend, so Nathan and I decided to take Jack to Deanna Rose Farmstead in Overland Park. I've been wanting to take Jack there for some time now, so it was great heading out there as a family today. Unfortunately, the weather was less than pleasant, so we didn't last as long as usual. Jack did enjoy petting the horses, feeding the goats, and checking out the cows, chickens, birds, sheep, etc. Mommy and Daddy forgot quarters for the feed machine, so we were all scavenging the ground for pieces of feed that people had dropped, how embarrassing. HAHA

It was a wonderful weekend, although we didn't accomplish anything that we had planned to outside the house, because of the rain and the cold front, so hopefully during the week this week we'll have some nice weather and time to get outside to plant flowers in the front entry pots, and power wash the patio, deck and driveway, it's all MUCH NEEDED. Oh the fun aspects of homeownership. :)

My Photography Portfolio

I am so excited to share some of my most recent photos for my Be You Photography portfolio. I had a wonderful turnout of clients last week, and had the opportunity to photograph some absolutely gorgeous kids. We intended for the weather to cooperate, but unfortunately a storm rolled in, only to cloud up the skies and cool down the temperatures. All the kids were troopers, and did so well considering the chilly temps.

I'm so lucky to have the opportunity to spend my days with such fun and amazing children, and to help parents capture moments that will serve as memories for a lifetime!

St Patricks Day

This year we spent St. Patricks Day traveling to Indiana, after my husband surprised me with a plane ticket home to see my family while he was away on business. He's such a sweetie! :)

On our way to my parents house we made a pitstop at my good friend Jen's, and spent some time with her over lunch. We then welcomed Lisa, Nathan and Jack's buddy, Ethan for a short visit. We've dressed the boys alike 2 years in a row, and they are just the cutest, smartest, and sweetest little guys I've ever seen. We had a blast, and enjoyed seeing each other, even if it was only for a short time.

Jen and Brent will welcome their first child, a son, in Early May (or sooner), and we couldn't be happier for them to join the "parent club". :)