grey boy photography / a little photo studio

apologize for my blog being on a lull..
been quite busy as an associate photographer for [a little photo studio]
i'm honored to work with [this fab team] 
come for some milk & cookies, a fun photoshoot or book an event in our space!
see the whole portfolio  >>>  [here]

see the whole portfolio  >>>  [here]

Jules is ONE / camping picnic party

 when a year goes by this fast it's scary! i cannot believe my baby is 1! 

to celebrate, we had a picnic at a neighborhood park.

the fenced in area kept the babies contained, the playground entertained the older siblings and the coffee entertained the adults.

decorations were simple, i painted these cardboard trees inspired by [roxy marj] who made his bear blanket that he was photographed in for the [monthly milestones] which you can see are printed out and used as a banner. seeing the growth from 1 month to 12 months is amazing.

lincoln had the same monthly banner at his [carnival themed first birthday]

the felt fire was sewn and put into this awesome metal container i thrifted.

balloons become more spunky with a little [tissue paper tassel]

you also cant go wrong with a donut tree and [mini s'mores]

this tent is pretty much part of the family. also seen at [lincolns lego batman party] 

the only change i make from party to party is the garland.

adopt / make your own [a-frame tent] with this easy diy post.

 the spread was easy, inspired by autumn. since the party was in the morning, we had: 

- coffee [thanks heritage!]

- bagels

- pumpkin muffins

- apples and caramel dipping sauce

- fruit

- mini s'mores

- donut tree

- apple cinnamon sticks

 this adorable smash cake (and the "goodie bag" cookies below) 

were baked and created by the beautiful and talented [@amandajanebakes]

 our 1 balloon decided to take off a little early.

i always try to personalize as much as i can, without going overboard.

i found this [mountain bodysuit] and sewed a plaid 1 on it.

 Jules was the cleanest smash cake baby. took one lick and decided he's good. 

luckily we had a ton of kids to share with.

grey boy monthly tallies / 12

Juluis, you have spun all the way around the sun and changed my life in a surreal way. I'm so thankful for your deep smiles and sweet as sugar soul. I will forever love you. As long as I'm living my baby you'll be. Happy first birthday, beautiful boy.

carnival birthday party

happy first birthday, my baby boy!

someone just woke up from his nap, and we have grocery shopping to do. i plan on posting some more about the DIY part of the decorations.. but for now, here are some photos from this weekends birthday bash!