Jackson K. :: 3 months old

Who do you look like more... mom or dad?

That is a pretty good question, huh?!

Some people will say, "Your mom" or, "Your dad" or even the occasion, "Your aunts/uncles". I love that one, especially when it comes to my little nieces, well mostly Izzy B because she looks a heck of a lot like myself.

But I have to tell you... I took photos of one of the cutest little babies and I tell you what, he sure looked like his older brother that I took photos of last year at the same age, and it's REALLY hard to distinguish them one for the other.

Jackson, who is the little brother to Mikey, looks so much like one another. It's actually pretty crazy to compare the two. Those big blue eyes... BLONDE, BLONDE hair... cute little serious faces. Both have such similar temperaments! I think both mom & dad are pretty proud to have made such cute, cute kids!

Congratulations again you guys... another adorable baby to add to this world!


Check out a few of my favorites from our session...


Adorable...



Love me some funny baby faces... if they only knew what they were doing...



So cute...



Yes, he has found his hands... and in the mouth they go...



How did he even fall asleep? Love it!!! P.S. Have you ever noticed those little fists they make? I'm not sure why, but I think that's the cutest thing ever.



Anybody else just want to snuggle him???



Soooooo cute... love his face!

So much to celebrate today...

Today is a great day...

I remember today like it was yesterday... for two REALLY important reasons...

Both reasons I was anxious, nervous, excited, and filled with so much joy and happiness! I had anticipated the day for so long, although some of the details were fuzzy and unclear, but it was incredible in my mind and it was incredible that day.

5 years ago today, I walked down that long aisle towards the love of my life, we read our vows, we exchanged our symbols of commitment, we lit our candle as a sign of becoming one, and our love was sealed with a kiss. From that day on, I have loved no other like I love Todd. He is the most loving, most caring, most genuine, most kind hearted, wonderful person alive. I am beyond blessed to have met him, become friends with him, opened up my heart to him, and said "I do" to him. He gives my life meaning and joy... I could not ever imagine my life without him. XOXO!



Today is also a great day because three months ago, Todd and I welcomed the love of our lives, Jackson Milo, into this world. We became parents... something 5 years ago, I dreamed of happening, ONE day. But here we are celebrating not only our love for each other, but our love for Jackson's life. We can now celebrate the fact that we made it through those first three, long, hard, joyful, most rewarding months! Both Todd and I have learned so much about each other, about giving up our time, sleep, health, and our selves to care for this child given to us. He gives our life even MORE meaning and joy... and our hearts have grown even BIGGER. Life without him is UNIMAGINABLE!

Happy 3 months Jackson! XOXO!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

There is so much to be thankful for, more then we even deserve. Food, Clothes, Shelter, Health... the list goes on...

I know Todd and I are reminded of that even more this year with a little chunky monkey to celebrate with, but we are SOO very grateful for all of the many blessings we have been given this year. It has been so fun to venture into a new phase of life, even if I still cannot fit into my old pre pregnancy clothes YET, or remember what it was like to stay up past 9PM, or the fact that it's not as easy to just leave the house with just my keys and wallet. Ha!

I am thankful to you all and your patience with me as our little blessings causes me not to update this more often than I should, but I think I'm sensing a new year's resolution already?! Ha!

But whatever you all do, did, or will be doing today, I hope you stop and take in all the wonderful things in your life!

Max :: 1 Year

I know I'm the worst blogger in the world... No excuses... I'm just awful!

This month has surprisingly been EXTREMELY busy and in between all the fun sessions I've had, I've been taking care of our growing baby boy. He's getting so big and cute... I can't believe he'll be 3 months old on Friday. Wowzaaazzz!



But as the year winds down, I'm catching up on filling you in on all the special and fun sessions we've had... One of those special sessions has actually been all year long.

I had the opportunity to not only photograph this couple's wedding a few years back, but also their first child's whole first year (3 months, 6 months, & 9 months)! What a privilege! I've been able to watch Max grow from a super cute little guy into a super cute little boy. PLUS, his mom and dad had great news to share as they will be expecting their second child in the spring. How fun! I sure hope to be a part of the newest ones life as well.

Congratulations Joe & Megan on your beautiful growing family!!! It's been so special to be a part of these important moments in your life.

Check out a few of my favorites from our session... and check the links above to see how much he's grown...

Adorable...



He's starting to stand, but not quite walking...



Too cute...



Family LOVE....



Handsome boy...



Max is seriously the happiest baby...



Love it...

Aaron & Leslie :: Engagements

Michigan State or University of Michigan...

You are either a fan of one or the other, right?!

Well here at the Veldman house, we are U of M fans... well, I guess you could say Todd is a HUGE U of M fan, I'm just the one in the background screaming at the TV for whatever team that has the best jerseys and colors. Ha! Needless to say, I'm not partial to one more then the other, even if I am loyal to my husband and always root for U of M. GO BLUE!

But when I did tell him that I had a couple request to do their engagement session at MSU, he threatened to kick me out of the house if I went.... Ha! I'm totally kidding there... could you imagine that headline?

"Man kicks wife out for going to his rival school"

I'm pretty sure that would never happen here in our house. And now since we have a kid and he decides he wants to go to MSU, he will be allowed to go... as long as he still calls home to check in from time to time and allows his mom and dad to visit him and meet his friends. There will be a lot more to it then just that, but I'm pretty sure we have some time before he decides what college he is going to attend.

As I get off track here...

The moral of this post is that no matter who you may be a fan of, or what school you go to, have gone to, or plan to go to, as long as you are friendly and kind, it really doesn't matter.

I'm pretty sure both Aaron and Leslie are two of the sweetest, most fun loving couple around, even if they are the couple that almost caused me to get kicked out of the house... totally kidding! I was glad to have met them over at MSU. The weather was gorgeous, they were both gorgeous, and they even brought their gorgeous black lab to add to the mix. LOVED that! I had so much fun capturing their sweetness towards each other, how they make each other laugh, and most importantly how they love each other. They are so cute and I cannot wait to travel back over there for their wedding in June!

Check out of a few of my favorites from our session...

I'm pretty sure when they said "Let's go to the 'Sparty' statue," I was expecting to see the cartoon mascot... boy was I wrong...



I love how they have so much fun together... A-DORABLE!



LOVE THIS...



Leslie is absolutely gorgeous... and I'm pretty sure Aaron LOVES her so much!!!



They are so beautiful... and the weather was so beautiful as well...



I LOVE these "real" moments that happen...



But these are great too... they could totally be in a magazine!



Mmmm... he did a great job picking that one out...



Perfect!!!



So sweet... this is one of my favorites...



Ummm... who doesn't love a black lab to add to the mix... LOVE IT!!!



Sooooo cute!!!



I'm pretty sure the colors were absolutely perfect... got to love October...