Even though I’ve experienced it twice myself, it still amazes me watching them go from this to this…Happy “almost” 1st birthday, Claire! Go Cyclones…hahahahaha
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1.5 ….. {Kansas City Children’s Photographer}
August 2, 2010 – 5:28 pm
18 months…gone in an instant. I could sit here and wonder where it all went, but that would just take up more time and I’ve got bubbles to blow and a game of tag waiting for me.
So, today I’m just going to leave her with THIS…
WHAT I WOULD TELL HER:
(If I knew what to say.)
You are a miracle.
And I have to love you this fiercely: So that you can feel it even after you leave for school, or even while you are asleep, or even after your childhood becomes a memory.
You’ll forget all this when you grow up. But it’s okay.
Being a mother means having your heart broken.
And it means loving and losing and falling apart and coming back together.
And it’s the best there is. And also, sometimes, the worst.
Sometimes you won’t have anyone to talk to.
Sometimes you’ll wonder if you’ve forgotten who you are.
But you must remember this: What you’re doing matters.
And you have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs.
The truth is, being a woman is a gift. Tenderness is a gift. Intimacy is a gift. And nurturing the good in this world is a nothing short of a privilege.
That’s why I have to love you this way. So I can give what I have to you. So that you can carry it in your body and pass it on.
I have watched you sleep. I’ve kissed you a million times. And I know something that you don’t, yet:
You are writing the story of your only life every single minute of every day.
And my greatest hope for you, sweet child, is that I can teach you how to write a good one.
-By Katherine Center
Happy 1.5 Camma-Lamma…
All the Love in the Universe.
Momma.
Thank you Wendi for the link above.
Iowa in pictures…
July 6, 2010 – 11:57 am
We spent the weekend at my aunt and uncles farm in Iowa to celebrate Cole’s 4th birthday and my cousin’s college graduation. I don’t know if it’s the air, the dirt, or the fact that at night you can see every star in the sky. There’s just something about being out there that makes the world seem better.
lil dude…
July 6, 2010 – 10:17 am
He’s only four and already a thousand times cooler than me (and he knows it too)….
Beth Jr…
April 21, 2010 – 12:52 pm
I thought Cole was going to look like me. After all, he came out with a ton of dark brown hair. Well, we all know how blonde he turned out. I got my second chance with Camryn and she too came out with lots of brown hair. Then it all fell out and grew in light brown (I refuse to call it blonde). I may have lost the hair color battle, but there is no mistaking this child is mine. Chris calls her Beth Jr. I’m attaching a family photo from back in 1982. I’m the one on the right.
Thank God for chubby cheeks and rubber band wrists, or I may not have had a dog in this fight.
Sunshine and Kitty Boots… {Kansas City Child Photographer}
March 31, 2010 – 9:37 am
It practically hurt my eyes seeing all the sunshine from the last few days. It’s been pretty grey and gloomy here. Today’s high….83! WHAT? Took advantage of it while it lasts. Here’s a couple of the kiddos outside in the backyard. Camryn hates the grass, but loves her boots. Cole has forgotten how to smile. Just another example of my kids’ infection of PCS (Photographers Child Syndrome). Is there a cure? It’s immune to lollipops.
I really need to get out and explore the area for some different areas to photograph in. My backyard is really, really boring.
Green…{Kansas City Photographer}
March 17, 2010 – 12:27 pm
Happy St. Patricks Day….this was the only thing green in her closet. Poor kid.
Spring Mini Sessions…{Kansas City Photographer}
March 12, 2010 – 10:02 am
It may look and feel like Winter outside but Spring is right around the corner. I figured it is time to get the ball rolling on some spring mini sessions! So “what’s a mini,” you ask? Mini sessions are a shorter version of my regular sessions. Mini sessions are scheduled on a particular day and several sessions happen consecutively. You get a dedicated time slot based on preference and availability.
The Details…
- Saturday, April 17th at Shawnee Mission Park (9am-10:30am and 3pm-5:30pm)
-Each session will last 30 minutes.
-There are a limited number of spots available, and your session time is only guaranteed with payment.
-Sessions are available for children, siblings, couples or family (up to 4 people).
-Session fee is non-refundable, unless sessions are cancelled due to weather.
-Additional digital files, prints and products are available a la carte. No substitutions may be made.
-Email me at bethsmithphoto@gmail.com to schedule your session!
Senior Rep Announcement…{Kansas City Senior Photographer}
March 10, 2010 – 3:35 pm
I am currently accepting applications for Senior Reps. You’re probably wondering what a Senior Rep is? Well….A Senior Rep is someone who will represent Beth Smith Photography and spread the word to classmates and friends about Senior Sessions throughout the school year. Applicants must be fun, outgoing, NOT camera shy and willing to spread the word about me.
In order to be a Senior Rep you must:
-Have great style and enjoy being in front of the camera.
-Be a upcoming Senior, graduating in 2011, or a Junior graduating in 2012.
-Agree to share your custom photo experience with classmates and friends.
As part of the Senior Rep program, you will receive the following:
-2 custom photo sessions (creative fee waived). One session can be completed before the 2o10 school year begins, the other before graduation.
-Free 8×10 and set of wallets.
-$25 print credit for every referral that results in a booking and completion of a session.
-50 personal rep cards for you to pass out around school.
-20% off additional print orders and products.
-15 low resolution images on CD for you to share on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace etc.
Are you interested? Click HERE to apply!
Applicants that are chosen will be contacted with additional details.
So rare {Kansas City Photographer}
March 10, 2010 – 12:29 pm
It’s rare that I actually get a decent picture of Cole these days. They are definitely few and far between, so I cherish the ones I do manage to quickly snap. Was he bribed for this one? Perhaps.
