Lifestyle | More Fannings!

I could go on and on for hours about them. The little boys who I watched as babies, my aunt and uncle so full of laughter and love. And fun. Magic, if you let it, can escape you as years pass, but it's these littles in my family who keep our family traditions and childhood magic alive. My aunt, uncle and cousins recently moved to a gorgeous new home in the country, complete with a barn and land-o-plenty. In short, every little boys' dream! And here are their Christmas photos, taken the same weekend as the big move!

I had to include the "bloopers" here. They made me giggle too much to leave out. Enjoy!

Lifestyle | Thieken Fam

To call it a snowstorm is a bit of an understatement. It was a wild, blowing, hot mess of white, and we were already crunched for time. I met Lindsey and her sweet family on the day of the first big snow we had. She had family in from Toledo, and kids' schedules to work around, so we braved Homestead Park to capture some winter, um, lovliness. And admist the blowing winds and freezing temperatures, we did! This group should win some type of award for braving this weather. And on a day that should have never seen anyone outside, I was able to get to know a beautiful, loving family, who love their parents / grandparents a whole heck of a bunch, as these photos were a Christmas gift.

Thank you, THANK YOU for braving such conditions and being such troopers! Your love for your family is obvious, and beautiful!

Lifestyle: Caleb's First Birthday

Happy kids are a testament to their happy homes, and our friends, Rhoe and Jamie, have a very happy little man who recently celebrated his very first birthday. Caleb's what every parent hopes their child will be like. Adorable and sweet, with a face that completely lights up at the sight of his parents. And grandparents. And aunts and uncles. And cousins. A very loved little boy, indeed!

Surrounded by his loving family and lively friends, Caleb giggled and laughed for an entire day, and I swear I never heard one second of fuss come out of him. His mama and daddy pulled out all the stops for a beautiful party. A day filled to the brim with happiness, laughter causing the walls of their happy home to swell. It's always hilariously fun to watch kids play. It's especially fun to watch kids who haven't discovered age differences yet play. Caleb's little posse- a group of children, ages diapers to toothless grins, all sticky-fingered from a gorgeous cake made with love by Rhoe and Jamie, scampered about, running back to their parents for an occasional cuddle. It was a good day. A beautiful one, a perfect one to celebrate a special little guy who changed so many lives for the better. Happy Birthday Caleb!

Rhoe and Jamie- Thank you so much for inviting me to share in such a wonderful day. Your family is beautiful. Completely, sweetly beautiful. Xoxo!