205/365 happy birthday

Mr. Isaac
today you are ONE
and let me tell you
you had me at...hello

I get lost in your eyes daily
your smile lights up my world


you have a twinkle in those
beautiful blue eyes
that will break more than one heart
when you get older


you are so very lucky
you have a mom and dad
that LOVE you to itty bitty pieces
and a brother who will be your protector.

there is so much that you
will see and experience in the
next 17 years and I can not
wait to be a part of it.

I hope that you felt all the love
today as your family gathered
to celebrate your first 365 days
during an awesome
"'you are our sunshine" themed party.

thank you for allowing me to be
a small part of your very big day.

xoxoxoxo, dee

oh these eyes...

86/365 I dare you...

to not get lost in these baby bluesto not smile when you see this face

to not feel a sense of peace

giggles, smiles and jumping beans

I am honoured to share a few of the photos from my photo shoot today with my best friend Kim (since junior high school, yikes...over 20 years) and her adorable family.

Her husband Aubrey, 3 year old (almost 4) Elias and the newest addition, 2 month old Isaac.

The plan was to head over to Confederation park for a fall photo session with the gorgeous foliage but in solid Calgary style it was a beautiful sunny day with the most vicious bitter wind so we ended up staying inside their house, which is fine by me, as they have a beautiful home, filled with their own personal style.

First up...one of my favourites of the day which I actually just snapped on a whim while waiting for Kim to get ready
I LOVE jumping photos and it worked out very well that I had myself a jumping bean today, the background is two awesome pieces that Aubrey (a very talented artist) painted.

Ever since the very first day I saw this chair at Kim's I knew I would have it involved in a photo session one day, I didn't know when or how but I knew one day it would happen.
I can (and did) get lost in these gorgeous blue eyes. It was a fast paced photo shoot but I did sneak in a few snuggles.

and of course I was also loving the itty bitty baby parts:

I also had a chance to go with Elias to his junior Kindergarten.

He was adorable in his little uniform.

Almost a family photo, but I had lost Eli's interest by this point. As a second child myself, I must say though that Isaac may appreciate having a picture of just him and his parents!

Kim and Issac

the family

a BIG thanks to:

my jumping bean Eli who was a joy to photograph

Isaac who allowed this crazy lady with a camera to move him all over the place

Kim and Aubrey for allowing me to come over and capture their new family and for the yummy breakfast!

Introducing...

the incredibly scrumptious & handsome Isaac

~his cousins (Ella and Maya) 

~ a beautiful picture, just as long as they are borrowed babies only, for the next 10 years or so!

 Congratulations to my best friend Kim, Aubrey and big brother Elias 

on the newest addition to their family. 

 Issac made a quick (and somewhat surprising) entrance on Friday Morning around 1:20am.

For what it is worth I think he is pretty gorgeous and special

he smelt just perfect and boy oh boy was he a snuggler

so I totally forgive him for causing his mom to stand me up for lunch on Friday! 

I am hopeful to have a full photo shoot in the next week or so, it was hectic today as everyone wanted to catch a look, or in my case, a snuggle and a smell so I will just HAVE to go back

when it's just him and me, boy that will be a tough assignment.