Matilda Jane Trunk Party

I am hosting another Matilda Jane trunk show!

Wednesday, August 4th from 3-5 pm

my house

Great timing for back to school outfits!

Also not too early to be thinking of clothing for fall pictures.

This is the first show in the KC area so EVERYTHING will be available!

This is drop in style and it is totally OK if your kids need to come.

This past spring was my first introduction to the line and I fell in love with it. The style is so adorable and unique. I also love the versatility among my girls. What might fit as capris on one is pants on another. A dress on my 5 year old is a baby doll top on my 9 year old.

Since the line has not officially launched yet it isn't up for viewing or pre-shopping online until Sunday.

Go check them out!

www.matildajaneclothing.com

Let me know if you would like further information.

Dailey family - {Lawrence, Kansas infant photographer}

O. my. goodness. Not much else to say, the pictures will speak for themselves on this adorable little thing, Stella. She is about to celebrate her 1st birthday, such fun!

She was all smiles, the whole time! I had brought along Josie (my oldest) and Addi (my neice) to "help" since Derek and the other two girls were out of town. Don't usually bring kids along but I think she enjoyed it. It is always so cute how kids, even the little ones, are just drawn to other kids. So, in the end they actually were a help.

I had a hard time coming up with these few to post...so many really good ones. Enjoy your peek. Oh and get ready, the boys will be lining up before you know it!

Dad is a football coach at KU, she will even signal for a touchdown.

Hopefully she does that many times this year!

These eyes...

cute family pic

yep she has the lashes too

an outfit change is a must for all girls

I think this one needs to be on your wall guys, BIG!

Dad, your hard work paid off...some bubbles.

Happy Birthday

Stella...

Schmidt family - {Lawrence, Kansas family photographer}

A fun little sneak peek for Stephanie and the good looking guys in her life! We met up last week after having to re-schedule due to rain the week before. We had a beautiful night to get together, especially considering how hot and humid it has been!

Although you can hardly tell Stephanie is pregnant with #2! She looks so great! They are adding a little more sugar to their family, a girl. I hope we created some fun memories of the little family of 3. Good luck with the remainder of the pregnancy! Be in touch soon...enjoy!

hello adorable!

just the three of them...

lovin' the swing

i LOVE this picture!

sittin' on mama's growing belly

makes my heart melt...
so, so sweet!

Beshore family - {Lawrence, KS family photographer}

As I drove to meet this family raindrops where hitting my windshield. Not what we were hoping for. So, I took them to this area knowing we could start under a little bit of a cover. Thankfully the rain didn't amount to anything and we ended up having a great evening. It was pretty humid, but we stayed dry.

I work so often with little people (including the ones that live in my house) that it was a fun change of pace to have a family with grown kids. One of the daughters is leaving for Brooklyn, New York for law school and they were wanting to get a family picture done before she left. It is a reminder for me to see how time flies. Kids grow, fast. But how proud they must be.

You all were wonderful! Naturals in front of the camera making my job super easy! Enjoy your sneak peek and I will be in touch soon!

just the "kids"doin' their thang

love this.

and this

ok, this too!

guess, I just really like all of them.

shot at the sun as it was starting to fall and give us that pretty light!

again, love this.

thanks again!

Leitch family - {Lawrence, Kansas children's photographer}

Last week I headed back over to downtown KC to meet up with these four cuties! When talking with their mom before hand we decided to go a little more urban, twist my arm. I love the old, worn, texture and color that buildings can provide. She also let me know they were a busy group, no problem!

She was absolutely right, busy. The older two girls were total troopers and enjoying the picture taking adventure. The younger two, who happen to be 19 month old twins, could care less. Surprised? Not at all. They were adorable and seemed to enjoy having freedom to roam. Heaven forbid stand still. If you know me I don't aim for the perfect picture when everyone is looking straight at me with perfect smiles on their faces. I do however try to get everyone in the same frame.

I think we came away with some super cute pics along with a little bit of a workout. At least I was sweating! I often think parents might think I am a little crazy. The places I find to be perfect often don't seem so much at the time, rain puddles and all. So, thanks Janel and Mike for hanging in with me! Enjoy your peek!

One of my favorite images to date.

This was an in between the smiles moment I caught when she didn't even realize it.

I LOVE it.

Btw, check out her little guns. She is a gymnast.

Campbell was a very willing and adorable subject.

I think she would have preferred to be solo on this gig, she was loving the chance to

be in a picture by herself.

What is my current obsession with candy as props?

Sorry again mom and dad.

But isn't she a total doll?

Sully was more camera shy than his sisters.

But he was happily jumping in the mud puddles at the moment.

Oh and this was right before he then fell in the puddle. :)

just the girls.

Piper is obviously a total help to her mom

and her little sister was thrilled for the ride.

Everyone in the same frame.

Yay!

Thanks again!!!

Varghese family - {Lawrence, KS family photographer}

Last week my cousin Camille and her husband Ramsan, along with his son Ethan, came up to Lawrence to visit her family. Bonus...we usually get to see them for a short bit while they are in town. This time we talked about trying to get a few pics of them while they were here. I knew the perfect place to take them, Vinland Valley nursery. Not only is the owner one of Camille's high school friends, it is a wonderful nursery with great stuff everywhere. I make the trek out there every year to get my flowers and I have been wanting to do a shoot there.

Besides Ethan spotting a snake within just feet of us it was a pretty great morning! Yuck, snakes make my skin crawl!

Thanks Camille, Ramsan and Ethan! Hope you had a good visit and that we get to see you again soon!

Camille is a great musician!

She used to be in a fun band out in California.

I still tell her she needs to write a children's album, it would be a hit!

She was blowing bubbles in between pics,

tried to get her to do it on cue.

I see this picture and think

Iz and "somewhere over the rainbow"

If you don't know what I am talking about go watch, LOVE that version

but I also LOVE this picture of Ethan.

He never has played with a ukulele and was having fun!

Hanging by the chicken coop.

Ethan was providing entertainment in the form of trying to

wiggle his ears.

This was Ethan's idea...

he wanted a whole group kiss.

It's hard to be so serious but I love it.

Good job dude.

Oh, and this is a random blue truck on the property.

I am sure it has a purpose, it reminds me of an old milk truck

One last thing I want to share. Camille and Ramsan just celebrated their one year anniversary.

I love the story of how they met. Camille a loyal Kansas fan met Ramsan a loyal Memphis fan while in San Antiono at the Final Four. For those of you who may not know, Kansas did win that game. (Sorry to put the knife back in Ramsan.) They dated long distance for over a year then tied the knot last summer. Camille left Austin, TX and moved to Memphis...it must be love! They are absolutely adorable together and I couldn't be happier for them. Love how they met but really just happy they found each other!

Ok, I lied, one more thing. She just is starting a new business in Memphis called Camille's on Wheels. It is healthy, organic lunches delivered to your child at school. Great idea!!! I know how bad our school lunches are here, would be great to have another option. Good luck Camille!

**my grammar and overall writing is always tested on this blog, I am not a writer. I am apologizing extra tonight, my brain wants to go to bed.

cute!