Thursday, April 16, 2009

Easter, King Style.

I figure I have a week to blog about Easter before it becomes old news (not that the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus will EVER become old news - Jesus forgive me for implying that!).

We started our Easter celebrating on Saturday with Russ's dad and stepmom, Ed and Connie (or Grandma and Pawpaw). I've been wanting to scope out Mercer Arboretum for potential photo gigs, so we had a picnic and walked around and took pictures of who other than Miss Rose herself.












On the way home Russ and I got lost. We don't get lost that much, as I have a stellar sense of direction. Recently someone asked my husband if he had a GPS and he said, "no, I have a wife". I appreciate that, honey. Anyways, we left Mercer and he started driving as if we knew where we were going. I was all turned around, but fairly quickly started to figure things out..."if we are coming from this way, then we want to go south on Hardy Tollroad". I was about to figure it out when all the sudden Russ said, "Let's not do this right now".

As if we really had a choice.

Sunday morning we worshiped. And it was AMAZING. If you will recall from this post, our church has recently moved into its first permanent location. This past Sunday was not only Easter, but our Premier Service (a "grand opening" of sorts). I was working in the nursery, but snuck out for a few minutes to take a few pictures.







Campbell's GiGi (Russ's mom, Susan) made her Easter dress. She is about the most talented, creative person I have ever met. I was so, SO excited to dress Campbell in it on Easter morning.




After church Russ & I gave Campbell her Easter basket. I LOVED picking out what she would get in her first Easter basket.



And I am thrilled to introduce the newest member of our family...Carissa Jo. Campbell and C.J. have become inseparable since Easter.




Sunday afternoon we had lunch at my parent's house with my family and Russ's mom and stepdad. Campbell got more Easter goodies and we had a great time.






We had a wonderful first Easter with our darling girl!


Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Chef Campbell









Probably the best thing I ever bought at a garage sale. Have you ever seen anything as cute as my little girl cooking in her kitchen?

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Those Ducks are Scary Business

My parents, Russ, and I took Campbell to feed the ducks at the lakes in my parents' neighborhood this afternoon. As much effort as she puts into chasing our cats around the house in hopes of touching them, we thought she would love the ducks. She was, however, terrified of the ducks at first. I'm not sure if it's a phase she is in or if she is going to be cautious about things by nature, but she definitely takes some time to ease into situations lately. She eventually warmed up to the situation (and the ducks!), but stuck pretty close to her beloved MiMi.




She is so a MiMi's girl.





Pointing at the ducks.






Monday, March 30, 2009

I've been busy...

Here's a sampling of the two photography sessions I have just posted to Kristin King Photography.

The Crazy Cousins




The "B" Family



AND I took some maternity pictures of my dear friend, Missy, this weekend that I am way excited to finish editing and post!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

A woman of many one word!

Campbell turned 10 months on the 14th of March. That same day she said her first official word. I cannot believe how cute her little voice is.

Please excuse how rough I look in this video. I'm pretty sure I told Russ to try and NOT get me in the video. Oh well, I'm pretty sure my adorable, smiling, TALKING baby makes up for the fact that I just rolled out of bed!




Needless to say, we say "hi" at our house a lot now.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

A Musical Prodigy

Russ was hanging out playing the guitar last weekend and Campbell got her first, unofficial guitar lesson. If you know Russ, you know he is more comfortable with a guitar in his hand than without it, so it was with great joy I snapped these precious pictures of Campbell and her daddy (my two very, very favorite subjects).

In the womb she had an intense appreciation for American Idol. I pray she has his musical abilities. Either way, I think I will love these pictures forever.







Newborn Photo Shoot - Baby P

I had a photo shoot with a newborn recently - sweet baby P. Here's a small preview. Head on over to Kristin King Photography for more!