…. and just like that, the VCU cinderella team took the sails right out from beneath every KU fan watching yesterday’s NCAA tournament game.
Oh wait. That’s a different story. One that I would love to turn back the clock on and create a different outcome. Not even bootcamp class in the falling snow late yesterday (yes, we’re that hardcore around here … LOL) could take my mind off the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach over that game.
This little story, however, has a much happier ending – thankfully, that toothy grin also brought joy to my broken Jayhawk heart. Something I believe his mom and I share today.
This story is the second installment of “Sam I Am” … you might remember him from his newborn session. And now he’s a happy, on-the-go, six-month-old with the sweetest little disposition. These are some of my favorites shot natural light in and around their home:
Just a few more days to take advantage of my Spring special on Facebook – check it out in the profile picture on my fanpage.
Kansas High School Senior Photography
A light shines from within l Kansas senior portrait photographer
… and it’s bright and beautiful, just like she is.
This was just one of those sessions that flowed effortlessly – the hair, the clothing, the expressions … those looks …
And the light. All around us and shining from within. Meet Monique – Class of 2011.
If you’re the parent of a 2012 senior or a soon-to-be high school senior in the Kansas City area, definitely head on over to my Facebook page for a special offer if you book your session (to take place this Summer) by March 31, 2011. Mention you saw this blog post and I’ll add 75 complementary wallets from your session, too! While you’re there, “like” the page and you’ll be the first to know about specials and promotions.
Kansas City Child Photography , Kansas City Family Photographer
Blogo’rama – part 1 (Kansas City family photographer)
So much to show and tell and I leave for Imaging USA in less than two days, so let’s get started. I’m going to mix up some late summer and fall sessions in no particular order, but there were a slew of wonderful sessions the past six months and looking back at those happy faces makes me equally happy.
Some of our shooting days were downright freezing cold and windy, like this one (but you’d seriously never know it from the ever handsome Gus and his gorgeous momma):
But before we hit the single digit temperatures, I got to spend an afternoon with these guys. (Check out that eye color). The last time you saw little sister on the blog, we were shooting her newborn session. My how time flies!
And let’s not forget Dylan who, along with his dad, has a big love of trains (and striking nonchalant poses in front of vintage chairs, apparently.) Ok, I made that last part up, but I swear he just walked right over, crossed one leg over the other and gazed off into the distance as if he’d modeled like this a thousand times. What a sweet, sweet boy!
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Sweet baby for the holidays – Newborn photographer, Kansas City, MO
I can’t think of a sweeter gift for the holidays than this little guy. I’m betting mom, dad and big sister agree!
On a side note, I may be short on words over the next week in theses blog posts, but there are so many great sessions to showcase all the way back to summer, that I have to streamline things a bit if I’m ever going to get caught up. So if you haven’t yet seen your session blogged or Facebooked, don’t fret – It’s coming soon!
Kansas City Child Photography , Kansas City Family Photographer , Sneak Peeks
Just one wish l Lenexa, KS, child photographer
Not Kinect for Xbox. Not an American Girl. Not the new sneakers or the snowboard. Not the diamond necklace or the $800 hand-crafted leather boots. Not even the iPad.
In the season of excess and “stuff” … of stress over crowded mall parking lots, long lines and midnight door busters, their wish simply rings the most true, the most urgent, the most worthy.
Just one more prayer. Just one foot in front of the other. Just get through the chemo. Just keep producing good cells. Just win the battle. Just beat the tumor.
All to just watch her grow. Just love her. Just one more day. Just one more year. Just one more lifetime.
Just one wish. (Read to bottom and see how you can help).
To be able to grow up healthy and happy: It doesn’t seem like too much to ask. Avery is one of the littlest soldiers battling pediatric cancer. Nearly one year ago, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor and so began their journey through the maze of treatments, specialists, hospitals and the unknown of this disease. Her next round of chemo begins the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve and her family will ring in the New Year at Children’s Mercy Hospital. I can’t begin to describe the unimaginable strength Jenn and Jeremy have shown. But, as Jenn admits, they have an army of “Team Avery” supporters to thank as they simply cannot do it alone.
So in this season of excess, I make this plea to anyone reading this blog post: Make Avery’s recovery a part of your daily prayers, then visit Avery’s blog and join Team Avery by making a donation (see the little Donate button in the middle of the top of the home page). Health insurance is a wonderful thing to have, but it doesn’t come close to covering all of the financial hardships presented when one or both parents is required to be away from their jobs for surgeries, chemo, hospital visits and general care as Avery continues her battle, as well as the copays, overages and other costs associated with cancer. $25, $50 … any amount will make a difference and is appreciated more than words can express.
Kansas City Child Photography , Sneak Peeks
Express yourself l child photographer-Overland Park, KS
Someone get this girl a microphone …
The next Celine Dion? Billy Graham? Or just a happy-go-lucky little girl who makes this photographer’s heart seriously giddy every time we get together?
I’ll let you be the judge (wink).
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