When I heard this family was expecting again, I will admit that my heart skipped a little faster.
Partly because I think they are awesome and should have lots of kids, and also partly because I would get to photograph them again with a new love! This little sweet pea arrived a tad earlier than expected- I guess she figured out how awesome here mom, dad and big brother are, and couldn’t wait to meet them!
And she is one loved and adored little pea…
Month 6 of my Life Stories Project. Life Stories Project? See MONTH 1 for the full story.
The gist of the project, is myself along with some other photographers are doing a monthly photo project- of our OWN children.
A project to help us document the little things we want to remember.
In our house, once a month, one of the kids is responsible for a dinner. From beginning to end, so choosing the recipe, making the shopping list, getting ingredients, all the food prepping and of course, actually COOKING the dinner.
It’s quite the process- but they LOVE it. This month, it was the oldest’s turn. He decided to create his own burger recipe. Now, his dad is notorious for making stuffed burgers. So of course, like father like son!
He calls it “The Booper Burger”
A hamburger stuffed with salami, cheese, pickles and bacon.
Grilled, then topped with raw onion, tomato, lettuce, and more of the inside toppings too.
First up- the prep:
All ingredients have been chopped and sliced!
Next up- the burger press. Yes, we own a burger press.
Now, assembling the insides! Then topped with the other 1/2 patty.
Then- heading outside (in the dark) to grill the burgers!
The finished meal. Have to admit- his burgers were really good!!
And the wee one agreed
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what a geat idea and what an awesome burger!!!! yummmy! love the baby’s messy face and expression!!!!
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Can I borrow him at my house for dinner tonight? Just fly him to TX real quick. That looks quite yummy!
Those are such cute photos – I love how intense he is when he is chopping his ingredients and I love the look of pride on his face when he’s holding up the plate with his meal on it! What a great idea to have them each be responsible for a dinner each month!
What an excellent idea to get the kids to cook every month! Do they have to clean too? Love these. That burger looks pretty dang good!
Your little cook looks adorable : ) What a fun thing to do as a family! I love it!
WOW! Just love this idea and they look soooooo yummy. It’s so great seeing kids getting involved in the cooking. Man I am hungry, can I have some too please – looks like he did an amazing job!!
Oh yum! How awesome is he?
He did an awesome job! They look awesome! And color me jealous over your burger press. I’ve wanted one for ages!
What an awesome idea! Those burgers sure do look yummy!
I absolutely love your tradition of having the kids cook every month. How old were they when you started it? I actually was considering the same thing a few days ago when my kids get a bit older.
He’s so proud of his burger, love it!
Love his creativity in the kitchen – I so need to get a burger press!
I love that you have your kids make dinner. I think we will start something similar around here. The burgers look fabulous!
Oh how I just LOVE maternity sessions followed up by the sweet sweet newborns.
I have a particular fondness for mother and child images, but in belly-to-baby sessions I think they make for a PEFECT series.
I so love these two images, and together, there’s just something even more powerful about them..
This lucky little lady has two adoring siblings at home, to give her even more love!
Shawna- as always it was fabulous to see you all again! ~Amy
This mother must be over the moon with her little guy~ beautiful images.
Oh how I love when baby planners come in for their next session! I always get a little excited to see how much they’ve grown and changed. Last time he was in the studio, he looked quite a bit different- but he still has those amazing big brown eyes!!
I so love this first image- so typical of this 9 month milestone when they can crawl and look so proud!
It’s just the cutest stage!
Don’t you just want to eat him up??
I so love seeing familiar faces come into the studio! I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this little guy since he was in his mommy’s tummy! Now he’s two, and his momma has a new little one coming soon. He’s going to be a fabulous big brother- he’s so sweet and kind. Don’t those eyes just make you melt??
Can’t wait to meet the new love bug in a few weeks!
We can’t believe he has gotten so big…with each passing day, he gets more and more precious! Seems like just yesterday he was the one in mommy’s tummy and now he is waiting to greet his new little sister or brother…he is just toot cute! we love you Isaiah! x0x0x0
These are beautiful and sweet and full of love! And can I just tell you that I am totally in love with your new blog?
Month 5 of my Life Stories Project. Life Stories Project? See MONTH 1 for the full story.
The gist of the project, is myself along with some other photographers are doing a monthly photo project- of our OWN children.
A project to help us document the little things we want to remember.
In our house, one of the rituals that the kids love, is of course birthdays.
This is our very beloved dog, Foster.
He’s an Australian Shepherd whom we’ve had since he was just a wee teeny pup.
Yesterday, was his birthday. He’s now ELEVEN!
Isn’t he the cutest thing?? We think so.
Now, most days Foster spends his days like this….lounging from one space to another, until the baby wakes up from nap and gets all over his personal space. Then he heads outside to wait for the big kids to get home off the bus, and survey his kingdom from his favorite perch in the front yard.
Ever since the kids were old enough to understand birthdays (around age 3) they have insisted that we celebrate with his favorite thing. Which of course is chicken. So on his birthday every year, he gets his very own plate of delicious shredded chicken. Yum!
AND since all birthdays must have cake, they insist on that too… so we sing, and he waits patiently for his carrot cake…then devours it in one bite.
He even graciously wears a very handmade birthday party hat (made by the girl)
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Love the birthday hat! Growing up our dog had birthday celebrations too!
what a fun memory for the kids!!! bet the dog loves it too!
Hahaha – I love it! That is one lucky pup.
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Great pix! I love the ones with him licking his lips!
Oh my word. LOVE this!! These are things your kids will always remember!
Happy Birthday, Foster! These are fantastic! He is gorgeous, and what a loved little guy he is.
HOW AWESOME! The cake – the meal – the hat .. all just perfect! I adore the picture of him licking his lips
What an adorable tradition and great images to remember it by
What an adorable pup! I love how you celebrated his birthday and the image of your little one sitting on him
This made me smile so much. I love his birthday hat! What great memories for your family!!
What an adorable tradition!
Oh my gosh, your dog is too cute! I want to cuddle with all of that softness! I love that he’s so clearly part of the family.
so so sweet!
I love that your dog gets his own party! With his favorite meal and cake too! These make me (almost) look forward to the day when we adopt a dog…
haha! I love the one of him licking his chops while awaiting a big ol’ plate of chicken. What a cute big ol’ dog!
Oh my gosh, sooo cute!! I love that he’s just a part of the family!!!
Oh how I always feel a little bittersweet when my baby planners come in for their one year old sessions. It really is SO amazing watching these little people come to me first as tiny little newborns, and then in a blink of an eye they are toddlers!
This time, they brought along Talen’s best friend, his dog Henry, who’s a total sweetheart… and dad joined us this time too!
I’ve always said wrangling dogs in photographs is harder than toddlers, try to get a toddler AND a dog to look at you? HA!
This one makes me laugh- squeaky ball anyone?
Thanks K & B for another great session! ~Amy
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Amy, you are too sweet!! I absolutely love how our photos turned out – thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!