Kristen Lanoye Photography

This was my first time hanging out with this gorgeous family. I don’t shoot a ton of older kids so it was a fun change to not have to chase them around 😉

graces . . .

1. Currently addicted to instagram shops – particularly ones that sell moccs and leggings – I can’t believe how many talented crafty mamas there are out there!
2. Dinner dates and train rides with good friends <3 3. My new Erin Condren planner – love a fresh new planner and added bonus that my babies are on the cover 🙂
4. Lots of birthdays to celebrate this month!
5. Got to snuggle my good friends new little guy this week – can’t believe my little gal was that small just a few weeks ago!

Remember this little guy? He’s a big brother now and I got to hang out with his family again just before the holidays 🙂 I think it might have been the hottest day of the year or maybe it just felt like it since I was 8 months pregnant but the kiddos were troopers and we got a lot of great shots!

graces . . .

1. Spring minis are booking quickly – a little over half full!
2. A few fun family activities planned for my last week of maternity leave next week – so sad to leave my baby but grateful for last last three months off with her <3 3. Baby girl is a great sleeper and so happy and smiley when she's awake 🙂 4. Didn't quite meet my goal to finish our family albums while I was off but I did get my Chatbooks printed – order yours if you haven’t yet!
5. Christian is the sweetest big brother – always talking to baby and asking how she is etc. <3

I can hardly believe my last post to my poor neglected blog was half a year ago – the time really flies by so quickly and the second half of last year was so busy with preparation for baby amidst a ton of holiday sessions and minis – way more than I intended to do 8 months pregnant but I survived and baby arrived healthy mid November. I am back in the swing of things – shooting while learning to balance being a mama to two! While 2015 sessions are already underway, I am going to go back and post a few of my favorite sessions from the last few months starting with this one. I was contacted about doing an extended family shoot at a 90th birthday celebration – shooting large groups always makes me nervous – that’s a lot of people to get looking at the camera and smiling! But once I arrived I instantly felt at ease – the family was so sweet and so much fun – especially the littlest guy who you’ll see a lot of below 🙂

this series cracked me up – that little guy was determined to climb up with the big boys!

the freckles and lashes are to die for

we ended with candles and cake just before sunset 🙂

graces . . .

1. Early holiday portrait season = I finally got to relax a bit and enjoy the holidays with my family. Just may start early every year!
2. Welcomed a beautiful baby girl to our family. I was so so worried about adjusting to two kiddos but the transition has been much easier than expected – she fits in perfectly 🙂
3. Christian absolutely loves his baby sister and is so great with her <3 4. My big guy turned 4.5 this month - I can hardly believe how fast the time has gone and how smart and grown up he is. Watching him grow and learn is truly amazing. 5. Bookings for 2015 are well on their way - looking forward to another fun year of capturing memories!