…I do realize I have not been very good at blogging this summer. It’s not for lack of things to post. I have so many beautiful summers sessions waiting to be shown off and some really amazing shoots coming up that I can’t wait to share. Life has just been a bit busy lately and during these beautiful summer days, I simply cannot bring myself to sit in front of a white screen when I know winter is just around the corner. We have been living outdoors lately and the park has become our second home. I really would not want it any other way. So, maybe this handsome face will tide you over and as soon as the calm returns, I’ll be a good girl and start posting pretty pictures again. Forgive me, won’t you? :)
Much Love,
Krysta xo
Well, it’s official!!! Our little love did not disappoint in spreading his legs this morning and giving us a very clear indication that he is indeed a baby boy! At my 13 week ultrasound, the technician asked us if we were going to find out what we were having. We told her that we were and she asked if we wanted her guess. Being so early, I knew her guess was going to be boy and I was right. She said it was still pretty early and that girl “parts” can swell so it would be best to wait until my 20 week ultrasound to be certain. But do you think I did? NOOOOO. I was beyond excited at the possibility of a boy. Brady and I would have been ecstatic either way, but the thought of Michael having a little brother made my heart go pitter patter. My mother and I went shopping and came home with bags of baby boy clothes. We planned the nursery and started buying little boy trinkets for his room. …and then I started to get nervous. I kept hearing stories about how people found out early they were having a boy only to be told it was a girl. So, I saved all of my receipts and started unpacking the little vintage dresses and rompers I had stored away….just in case.
We went in this morning and our peanut had his legs crossed. I was sure she was going to tell us that they weren’t able to tell us today. …and then at the last minute, he spread his legs wide open and there it was…a very clear sign that he could indeed not be a girl. Tears ran down my cheeks and Brady give a little fist pump with a big “YES!” We have been smiling ever since. I can’t believe we’ll soon have two little boys running around. Michael already has plans to “teach him basketball and let him play with his transformer toys….but only when he’s older.” :)
We feel so blessed and so lucky and are just beyond excited to meet him! Our little love is officially due January 3rd!
Now, if only Brady and I could agree on at least oonnneeee name, we’ll be set. Michael suggested Luther, Zeke, or Anakin (from Stars Wars) but I’m pretty sure they’re not in the running. :)
Happy Monday everyone!
Krysta xo
P.S. For all of you photog white balance freaks like me out there…all shots above are on the same wall within the same minute and on custom white balance and I stiiillll got differentiation. I’m too lazy and too busy to fix it today so forgive me just this once will you? :)
A random shot from the beach today, but apparently the boy’s got a message! :)
Much Love,
Krysta xo
…we were in Target yesterday. Michael stood in the toy aisle for what seemed like forever trying to decide between two new transformer toys. He kept voicing how he really wanted both of them, but knew we would not cave and so went back and forth and so on and so on. I never press him to hurry. I know in his little brain decisions like this are important and I want him to have time to sort it out. I’m also incredibly indecisive myself so I get it! He finally settled on Optimus Prime. :) As he was putting the other toy back, he said, “…but there’s just so many new guys that I want!” Brady and I laughed, but then really thinking about it I said, “You know what honey? There are things I want too, but I have everything I need.” And I do. Michael, being wise beyond his years said, “…because you have me and Daddy and the new baby?” Precisely so sweet boy….
I have not taken a lot of pictures of Michael lately and owe the grandparents some new pictures so we went out to a corner I fell in love with in our neighborhood. I love that door and it makes me happy every time I walk past it. Michael loves it too. The child also loves his aviator glasses. I’m pretty sure it’s because Daddy has the matching pair and he pretty much mimics everything Daddy does. Probably why he’s a six year old living inside of a 34 year old body too. These images make me happy because they are so Michael. He’s sensitive and likes to observe the world, but he’s also incredibly crazy and silly and the happiest boy I know!
We love to love you Mr. Mikey…
Much Love,
Krysta xo
I luuuurrvve the 4th of July. I always have. The parades, the BBQ’s, the fireworks. I think I love it even more because it’s the only holiday we get to celebrate in summer weather, which means shorts and dresses and flip flops. The boys and I had such a wonderful weekend. We kicked it off by taking Michael to Transformers 3. He has been talking about it for over a year now ever since I saw bits of it being taped in Chicago. He was giddy and as soon as it was over asked if there was a later show so we could watch it all over again. :) We mini golfed, had dinner with friends, and munched on our favorite dipped caramel apples from our favorite candy shop. We spent the 3rd and 4th in Chicago with friends old and new and had a blast! Michael spent most of his time in the pool or playing basketball with the other boys in between taking breaks to go boating on the lake. Brady and I got to lounge and have lazy pool days. It was just what we needed…good company, good food, and a great fireworks display!
I haven’t been picking up my camera as much lately. I want to remember all of our moments together as a family, but I also want to be fully present in them without having to worry about my camera. These are pretty much the only shots I got from this weekend. Mr. Michael and his beloved sparklers.
Hope you all had a great 4th!
Much Love,
Krysta xo