Life these past few weeks has been a blur, but I am trying my best to make a concerted effort to savor every moment with Abigail. Children grow so fast and right before my eyes Abby has grown from a tiny baby to an inquisitive toddler. Next week she will be one and first birthday party planning mode is in full effect!
This past weekend Durham was an Ice Land and Abigail was it's Ice Princess... She was so cranky and moody that nothing Jonathon or I did could cheer her up during her first birthday party photo shoot that also happened to be scheduled during the worst weekend possible (city covered in ice and unhappy, possibly teething, possibly coming down with a cold infant)! Boo to my awful timing...
Nevertheless Rebecca of Red Bridge Photography did a great job working with an uncooperative model. She sent me some sneak peaks and from what I've seen she was able to get some decent shots. Now I can stop worrying about feeling like I wasted $250 on the photo session!
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| I used this one for her party invitation that I ordered from an etsy shop. I wish she was smiling, but at least she isn't crying, which is what she was doing during 50% of the photo shoot! |
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| I specifically went to the candy store at the mall to buy this lollipop for the photo shoot and it broke!! I used some clear tape to put it back together :) |
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| "Not gonna get a smile out of me. Nope not going to happen mama" |
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| "Well I will smile for the word of God. Yep, God's word makes me happy!" |
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| " 'A' is for Abigail!" |
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| "What is this stuff mama? It's soooooo good!" |
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| "Maybe I should just stick my face in it. No need to waste time using my fingers!" |
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| "Why didn't you give me any of this stuff earlier? I LOVE it!" |
These pics are so beautiful and she captured Abby so well. You definitely did not waste your money. These are well worth it.
ReplyDeleteIs that hair we see on Abby's head (it's growing YAY)
Yep Abby finally has some hair sprouting on her scalp!
DeleteOmg!! So cute!! I love these pictures!! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think they came out great regardless of her mood :).
Thanks Faith!
DeleteAwwww....the cuteness. Little girls are so precious.
ReplyDeleteLittle girls are definitely precious!
DeleteHow cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Deletei love, love the birthday cake bash. it reminds me of how AOI's went. Abby, you are so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThe cake bash was hilarious!
DeleteOh wow, these are lovely. There is no way of telling she wasn't her happiest. And I can't even see the tape on the lolli. Definitely not a waste!
ReplyDeleteGlad you can't see the tape. I was worried about that. I debated about going back to the mall to get another lollipop!
DeleteWhoa.. these pictures are SOOOO ADORABLE. For her to not be happy she sure looks content.
ReplyDeleteShe is normally happy but that day she was so cranky!
DeleteThe pictures definitely turned out great. Who needs a full on smile when you look so cute regardless? Love the cake shot. Too funny!
ReplyDeleteEven grumpy Abby can make some great pics. lol.
DeleteAdorable! Looks like she held up pretty well during the shoot.
ReplyDeleteWe were doing "backflips" in the background to get her to smile!
DeleteThis pictures are too cute.... I miss you guys, we should hang out when you come back from your trip.
ReplyDeleteAnother nantucket grill date!
DeleteWow! Now, I want a princess thanks to Abigail's beautiful pictures. I love how you go all out Amy for each photoshoot. They are all investments. Nothing is wasted.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. Sometimes I wonder if I am going overboard, but it's nice to hear some affirmation!
DeleteI was laughing by the last pics, she's so adorable. You should have brought the cake earlier :)
ReplyDeleteDoing the cake shot first might have made her happier for the rest of them!
DeleteShe is so cute and the pictures are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deleteawww... she's so freaking cute! You definitely got some great shots! No need to worry mama!!
ReplyDeleteNo longer worried after the sneak peaks but I sure was worried when the photographer left our house last weekend!
DeleteMy God, these pictures are too cute! I can't handle it! The shots all turned out wonderfully. THe one with the frosting is funny! I also love the green polka dot/pink outfit shots too!! Well done mama Mauritz!! WELL DONE!
ReplyDelete"mama mauritz" I love that! hehe. No one has ever called me that before but I like the sound of it!
DeleteAbby is beyond cute! my fav is the one were she meets cake head-on. Such colorful pretty pics.
ReplyDeleteLol at using clear tape to keep the candy pop together. You are one determined mummy!
I nearly died of laughter when she smashed her face into the cake. It was a priceless moment!
DeleteAww, so cute! Hi sweet Abby!
ReplyDeleteAbby says Hi back!!
DeleteThere I was talking about photos not knowing I had already missed some!! I love that smile when she's reading the book, I'll have to say that's my favorite! She's just a darling!!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh! I love her pictures she is so photogenic and gorgeous.
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