Happy Birthday Grayer!

Today, my baby turned 2...


When you have a child you are warned about so many things, tend to over-think all the dangers and fears that could happen in the first couple of months. Watch every move when they start squirming all over the place in fear of a face plant or eating something off the floor. When they start walking, you want them to be brave and take a fall without too many tears. I was told to take the time and enjoy every moment because it goes by too fast, yeah OK it does but thats part of life. Yeah, its not as easy as I thought..

I don't remember the first birthday being this hard, but he was still a baby. He is a little man now, who picks out his own clothes and tells me what he wants to eat, watch or do. 

Last night I blew up a few balloons and stuck them to his bedroom door, he loves "bawoons". As the clock hit midnight I snuck in and gave him a kiss and whispered happy birthday to him. This morning he was very happy to see all the bawoons and wanted me to blow up more.

I went the whole day without feeling overly emotional, until I started editing pictures and I shed one tear. Grayer noticed right away, came over to me and wiped it away and gave me a hug. He is the best.


We had a little birthday celebration today, cupcakes, presents, and a good few hours at the playground. We even had a nap together. Todays weather was probably exactly like the weather we had on the       day he was born, I remember because I didn't want to be stuck inside.








I never knew I could be so in love with someone..

                                                                            (My mom and Grayer)

                 

                         

                  

And of course we wrapped our evening up with more play doh playing, puzzles and the usual bath. I let him splash a little extra and stay in a little longer tonight ..

(note: I think he looks like the Caldwell's here, this is rare lol ) 

He may be getting older but I refuse to give up the baby smelling shampoo! 

I had an amazing day. I love my family of three, and couldn't ask for anything else.


Happy Birthday Grayer, we love you so very much. You are the most beautiful, amazing, lovable person I have ever met.


Stay tuned for more pictures after his 'big' party on Sunday!


-Tracie

{ little more } Baby Serena

 I am finishing up Serena's newborn session and that also means I am almost all caught up on editing. I find I feel really productive when I am finishing up, but sometimes sad since I am moving on... to another chapter, the next session/project.

Enjoy :)

Hello April / more of Fritz & Melanie

   Where did this Month go? Where did this week go? It's Friday already! It has been a busy one fore me.

   Between editing and meeting clients and of course being a Mom I can honestly say I have been going non stop this week. I also had a very exciting email today, a bride letting me know she would like to hire me for their wedding on the Sunshine Coast in June! I am VERY excited, it will be beautiful! As I looked at my calender tonight to go over the next week I am realizing it is not going to slow down anytime soon, which is great! This month I have many things to look forward to, more photo sessions, more meetings and of course the most important.. my baby turns 2! In 6 days I will be wishing Grayer a happy birthday and I am happy, but part of me is sad that he is no longer a baby, he is defiantly turning into a little man. I try and take time to treasure every day, every hug, every smile because it is going way to fast.

  I am currently finishing up Fritz & Melanie's engagement pictures so here are a few B&W's I like :)

-Tracie

Baby Serena {sneak peek}

I met 6 day old Serena and her family last week. She did so well and melted my heart. TONS of dark hair and beautiful eyes.
They had a beautiful home so it wasn't hard to get some great shots. Here is a peek!

Stay tuned for more!!

-Tracie

Fritz & Melanie's Engagement {sneak peek}

I met Fritz, Melanie and their little guy Fritz Junior a couple weeks ago to discuss their upcoming wedding in June. We went ahead and planned an engagement session right away and totally lucked out with the weather! The location was the New West Quay, which was a reminder for me as for how far I have come in my business. I did my very first paid job there, so it was neat to think back and where I am now. 

We did it at noon which can be a tricky time for photography since its prime time for the sun in the sky. I however kind of like the challenge since you can get some neat lighting if you pick certain areas, etc. 

Here are just a few! 

Stay tuned for more of this session and more from last week! 

-Tracie 

Karla & Family {peek}

I met up with Karla again last week to get group pictures of her family. The weather was beautiful! I haven't seen Karla, Danny and Eli since before Christmas for their family session, Eli has grown so much and is adorable!!

I am working on most of the group shots right now but here are some I came across and love!

Stay tuned for more peeks from this session and others from this week!

-Tracie

Baby Ellie {continued}

I am finishing up pictures of Ellie and can't get enough of her. As I was editing the pictures I found myself saying "oh she looks like Sarah here" and "this one really looks like Jimmy". She defiantly has a mix of both Mom and Dad right now. I can't wait to get my hands on her again. Here are some of my favorites.. 

This week has been super busy with family sessions, engagement, newborn and meetings. I am looking forward to more meetings this weekend to discuss wedding details! 

Stay tuned for sneak peeks from the sessions this week!

-Tracie