the w family: {sneak peek}

i met this beautiful family a few weeks ago for an urban session. 

let me just say, i had a an absolute blast. the kids were a riot and were so fun to work with!

i LOVE how little brother adored big sister during the session

(and i absolutely LOVE the colors they chose and think they stand out so well 

against the brick!)

t & k - thank you so much!! you guys were wonderful to work with!

 
  

ryan + annie

i knew i liked this darling couple from the moment i met them. 

not only are they sweet as can be, 

they are adventurous.

and crazy about each other.

and just downright fun to be around.

they share a contagious love & excitement for downtown kansas city 

so we definitely wanted to use the city as a backdrop for their photographs.

We enjoyed a gorgeous morning of exploring the city...

both the traditional KC sites

and a few hidden treasures.

ryan & annie: you guys were a blast to work with. i loved getting to know you and wish you all of life's richest blessing on your life together! 

  

baby m {sneak peek}

oh my goodness this is one precious little lady!

i enjoyed every single minute of getting to photograph her

{and even added in a few minutes just to snuggle her}

my favorite part was when she showed off her future soccer legs! 

what a cutie!!

s & v - congratulations! enjoy every single moment of watching her grow & change...

it goes WAY too fast. she'll be kicking those soccer balls before you know it!

it was a birthday not a wedding...

aka campbell turns one

i may or may not have gone a little bonkers in the birthday party planning...

there may or may not have been excel spreadsheets involved...

there were to-do lists galore

by day, specific to each family member

when my mom saw her's she reminded me that this was *just* a 1st birthday

not a wedding.

the theme was flamingo 

(not polar bear as my sweet husband suggested)

the party was set for outdoors and the forecast called for 85% chance of thunderstorms

and not a drop fell

guess God trumps gary lezak, huh?

and the pictures? oh my goodness. 

my sweet friend rachel from over at love is rising was a guest AND a photographer that day.

she rocked it folks. if you need a photographer - check her out.

to all our friends and family who came {& helped!!} thank you.

you are such a HUGE part of campbell's world

and the party wouldn't have been the same without you.

Now onto the montage of photographs!!

*photos by rachel at love is rising*

birthday banner & hat by 62 cards (she is AWESOME to work with by the way!)

birthday girl's adorable outfit by fluffy cakes

yummy treats by Elizabeth Fank (message me for her info!! she rocked it!!!) beth - they were the hit of the party!! thank you SO much for your help!!)

photo frame idea stolen inspired by ashley ann & alicia over at the walters

beautiful day for some backyard fun

this is what the birthday girl did most of the party: rocked her new wagon from nana & papa.

Every party needs snow cones!!

and super cute kids like this:

and a photo booth {aka an old antique quilt thrown over the side of the deck and a bucket of wacky glasses}. while I HATE organized fun with a passion ... I love me some good photo booth shots. I will always have photo booths at our parties. sorry honey=(.

a few of campbell's friends:
the pyrons. {please oh please karen...make this your christmas card?!}

the guest of honor and her crazy party planning mama

the porters {aka my lovely photog & her fam}

the birthday girl & her nana

the one year old and her uncle marshall (this crazy guy and his lady drove ALL night just to be here with us!)

campbell hope & marshall's adorable girlfriend, Katie (she worked her booty off in the kitchen all day - Katie - I couldn't have done it without you!!)

katie, marshall & c (did I mention they drove ALL night??)

campbell & elton john her papa

smash cake!! (also made by elizabeth fank!)

guess the little lady takes after her mama. She LOVED her first taste of sugar.

after the party, our family and a few close friends took a quiet moment to remember parker. we sent her a few dozen balloons for her party in heaven. for some reason, whenever i think of parker, i think of the color purple. i can't explain it. but i do. anyways, we my dad shared a beautiful little prayer and we released some balloons. it was quiet, peaceful & beautiful.

this first picture melts my heart

and then those few friends stayed a little longer and we all enjoyed a spontaneous after party. and finished off the wine. while the grandmas & daddies watched the kids in the backyard, we gabbed & played in the photo booth. i'm going to be honest, this was one of my favorite parts of the party. it was finally time for me to relax.

thank you to all of our friends and family who came, helped, celebrated & loved on campbell. i can't even begin to describe how blessed we are by your friendships!!