Lincoln turns one | Central Florida Family Photographer

I can't believe this little munchkin is one already. I literally JUST blogged his birth. No really, I just blogged it today. Opps. I've never been good at keeping up with this blog but today I noticed how many amazing sessions I have not shared on here. So I'm vowing here that I will blog more (ahhh now that I've said it you can hold me accountable)! 

We met up and did a quick mini session for Lincoln's 1st birthday. We took a few family pictures and then sat him in front of his very first cake. He thought it was fun but didn't love it nearly as much as the rest of us did. It worked out well for us because we went out to dinner and then all enjoyed a little slice of cake ourselves. (#not21dayfriendly) 

Seriously though, how sweet is he with his spiky hair and little teeth! Happy, happy birthday sweet boy! I love you. 

To see Lincolns birth go here and to see his newborn session go here.

{Kellen} Turns 1!

First birthday sessions are a blast! This one was no different. Kellen recently had an amazing Up themed birthday party. His mom {and grandmothers} did an amazing job! When you walked in you were greeted with hundreds of colorful balloons... I'm not exaggerating at all. The little ones spent the time playing in a kid sized replica of the house from Up. Every table had a fun balloon centerpiece. They put a ton of effort into a delicious lunch, super cute snacks that matched the theme and the cutest birthday cake covered in fondant balloons. His mom decided to do another smash cake so we could capture it all in pictures. Kellen is quite the cake smasher.... or eater! You cant help but fall in love with his sweet face and shockingly blue eyes.

I had a blast shooting this session and caught a ton of candid shots that were hysterical. You will see some in the near future when I post a behind the scene of a children's shoot blog.

{Tennysen} Shabby Chic First Birthday

First birthdays are such big moments for both little ones and parents alike. As a parent, I now understand that the celebration of the first birthday is mainly for us. We appreciate the cute decor and tasty cake and remember the special memories for a lifetime! I was very thankful to celebrate a special little one year old with a mini session and by taking a few pictures at her birthday party.

Tennysen had a blast at her shabby chic first birthday party dressed in a darling tutu and vintage hairpiece. Her mom did an amazing job on the decor, using mason jars filled with flowers and apothecary jars filled with cotton candy. She also made the cutest rose smash cake. I came across this cake on Pinterest and actually fell in love with it. {If you want to learn how to make one as well go to www.iambaker.net for the directions} Tennysen loved this cake. I'm not sure that she ate a single bite but she enjoyed playing in the icing, covering herself and everyone in the 'splash zone.'

Todd and Jenni, I hope that many years from now these pictures are a beautiful reminder of what a wonderful day you put together to celebrate your sweet little girl! I cant believe its been a year since we came to visit you in the hospital. Time flies.

Enjoy a few pictures of the happiest birthday girl I have ever seen.