Spring Photoshoot 2017 {Spring Chronicles}

A friend of mine that is a photographer, Libby Sturm, posted that she was doing 'spring minis' and I jumped on booking a time slot. I usually try to get pictures taken 2 to 3 times per year; spring, fall, Christmas. I like those times of the year best; spring, because it's usually around Conrad's birthday and Hanley's half birthday; fall, because it's usually around Hanley's birthday and Conrad's half birthday; and then Christmas for our annual Christmas card.

I've used Libby several other times and she works so well with the kids and interacts with them to get them smiling. I've never been disappointed with the photos, and trust me, there have been several times I thought for sure she couldn't have gotten a single good photo, but some good ones always turn up and I'm pleasantly surprised. Lastly, her prices are hard to come by and so worth the images I've always received!

The photos were taken last weekend (April 8th) and were at Quail Hollow State Park. We only had 20 minutes and Conrad was being very uncooperative but somehow she worked her magic and made it work. She actually took Michael and my pictures too, which we were not prepared for. I didn't go with intentions of having our pictures taken too, but I'm actually really glad she insisted. I loved all the pictures.

Preschool Chronicles cont. {Hanley}

A few days ago, I picked up Hanley from school and there was a different little boy yelling over to Hanley "remember, I'm gonna marry you!!"
Then the original boy would go over to him and say "no, I'm gonna marry her!!"

I told Hanley to tell them "no thank you, we can just be friends!" and she said to me "probably, I'll just marry them both!"

I really just don't think she wants to break their little hearts haha 

Then today, that same new boy came running to me and said "can I marry her?"  and I said "no, you guys can just be friends" haha oops 

Hanleys 4th Birthday {Birthday Chronicles}

For Hanleys 4th birthday we decided on a ballerina theme. Hanley is big into dance class (more on that later). I always start planning and prepping for our kids' birthday parties months in advance around here. I got a Cricut a couple years ago and it has proved extremely beneficial. I made the invitations, most the decorations, as well as borrowed several items from my grandma (lace tableclothes, porcelain ballerinas, flowers).

For food, I served deli meat sliders, pasta & fruit salads, and chips. It turned out to be a great party, she got way too many presents and the kids had a lot of fun playing together!

Now onto the photos!