So remember that time I spent all evening making props and getting two outfits + accessories ready for a certain someone's 1st birthday photo session? The session was a flop.

Not on my end. Not on the photographer's (my amazing and patient friend) end either.

It was all on my child.

The child who was in no mood to smile, no mood to sit still. She wanted to cry and flail around like a crazy who'd woken up too soon from her nap. (Oh wait, that's exactly what happened.)

I thought having her out in the sunshine and cool air would make her happy but nothing was making her happy.

Except for a calculator. That DAMN CALCULATOR.

Not sure why Ronnie gave that to her one time but since then she has become ub-sessed. Sure she plays with other toys but only for a little bit. At least until she remembers to look for her calculator.

Needless to say, the photos didn't quite turn out as I'd hoped but there's one that's my favorite...even if that DAMN CALCULATOR is front and center. I'm sure we'll look back on this many years from now and laugh.

For now, the outfits, the props and the smashing of a cupcake will have to wait until our rescheduled session next weekend.

Such is life with an almost 1 year old :)

Hope y'all have a fabulous weekend! Happy Friday!!

Glitter and some tears.

I swore I would never be a mommy blogger but I kinda am and I don't care like I thought I would. V really is our LIFE and if anyone had told me two years ago that I'd be talking this way, I'd have laughed and taken another swig of beer. But it's true. Having a baby changes you, your life, your relationship with your significant other, all of it. It's overwhelming and amazing all at once.

Last night I held her as she fell asleep and realized that YES, I'm going to be a wreck for the next 2 weeks. I'm taking a sad little walk down memory lane because I hate how fast it has all flown by and you know what, I'm allowed. She might be the only babe we ever have (and honestly could ever handle ;) and all sobbing aside, I really am just trying to live in each and every moment.

Last night I was knee deep in all things sparkley while I DIY'ed some props for her 1st birthday photo shoot this afternoon.

(This is definitely the fun part about having a girl :)

I'm completely excited for the photo shoot and can't wait to see her reaction to the cupcake but have to admit, I definitely have THIS girl on my heart:

Same baby Violet, just a brand new, 2 week old version.

The next 2 weeks are going to be real mushy. Fair warning, y'all.

8 Month Photo Sesh

I was so nervous about having Violet's pictures taken because she's been difficult to just set down ever since her trip to the ER (see: pumpkin patch pictures) but she completely blew us away on Sunday. She was in the sweetest mood and didn't fuss once during the session. (Well, except for that one time we put her on her stomach. She wants to crawl and can't so that basically pisses her off. I get it.)

I'm so glad that this day worked out for the pictures because it was seriously a beautiful day. When we first got to the park it was windy and cool in the shade so V was able to wear her little fur coat for a few pictures but it quickly warmed up so the rest of the pictures are without it. 

We just love this girl like crazy and can't stop obsessing over these pictures.

and I'm sorry (not sorry) but Ronnie and I make one gorgeous baby ;)

I still have those days when I think, I can't believe THIS IS MY DAUGHTER.

It's a crazy feeling and I swear my heart will explode at that very moment.

This day was most definitely one of those days. 

I couldn't love anyone more.

I am so grateful to my good friend Elizabeth for taking these photos.

If you're looking for a great photographer in the South Texas area please check her out!

(She's taking our family photos in a couple of weeks and I can't wait!)