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Megan Milbradt - everydayartphoto@gmail.com
You’re sweet, snuggly, funny, mischevious, smart, busy, and best of all…mine. Here’s to one of the fastest years of my life. I feel like there is no way it was already a year ago that I met you, and even though you’ve grown and changed so much, when I’m rocking you to sleep and I look at you, to me, you are the same tiny baby we brought home. I love you!
It’s late, and I don’t have much else to say but that I LOVE these babies. So, so much. Looking through these as I post them, I get tears in my eyes because I am just so grateful to be their mother and so grateful for our family. Sometimes stress and sleep deprivation get the best of me, and I have a hard time keeping it all in perspective, but at the end of the day, I love them more than I did the day before. How that’s even possible, I don’t know.
KaCee: Oh Megan! They're too adorable! Rory is such a little lady, and Cohen oh he just makes me smile, he's too darn adorable! These are all so wonderful, LOVE THEM! Once again fabulous work!
Jessica W: They are just absolutely adorable! I LOVE these photos! And, they are starting to look a lot alike, I think!
Erin: I LOVE these! I really adore the first two and the last one.....so sweet!
Jules: these are perfection! what smiles and joy! you've got two adorable kiddos!
Cori: Adorable! They grow up so fast.
Jasmine: These are too cute! Your kids are just adorable!
Tammy: These are all wonderful pictures. Just love the one of Rory with her hands on her face and looks like she is yelling. So funny! The one of Cohen and Rory together where he looks like he is trying to make a mad dash getaway. They always seize to amaze every time.
Tessa: Cute! Love those pink fingernails - Reagan would be jealous. :) I can't believe how big Cohen is!!
Anne: So precious!
Courtney: I love these kids!! They make me smile everytime I look at them!
Paula S.: Your family home must be plastered in pics of cutie pies! Although I can't imagine affording to print everything as big as it deserves.
Jen Best: They are adorable and what great memories you've captured!
Well, last July was booming with babies in our family. I just really don’t believe it has been a year, and the past few weeks I have gone from denial, to an emotional mess at the thought of it, back to denial. First Blake, then Cohen, then Emma. Oh, Emma.
I just love this girl to death. I always know that when I see her, she will have a smile waiting for me, and I had so much fun last Saturday during our little session because she is just the sweetest thing. She is definitely a girl, which is a bit of a change compared to those two boys! And I love it. She will always hold a special place in my heart, and I love her as if she is my own. How could I not? Just look at her!
KaCee: Love them ALL <3 as well as you! We are so grateful for these beautiful photos Megan :D
Jessica W: So sweet! And, I can definitely see a family resemblance!
Jasmine: Just gorgeous Megan!
jennifer: OH MY she has gotten big! CUTE! <~~pin
Paula: I don't mean to sound like a broken record but these are gorgeous, as is all your work. My love affair with your skills is inspiring....my lack of time to practice and gain my own skills is MADDENING! Rock on Megan!
Jules: what a cutie! love her dresses ... but the tutu and pearls is just darling!
Holly Radke: Great pics Megan...she has the most beautiful eyes...they sparkle...just stunning!
jeannette: Megan, these are beautiful!! (I might need to steal your adorable idea of pearls when Eliza turns 1!) I don't even know Emma, but these pictures just ooze of complete cuteness! I love all of them.
Erin: Once again beautiful photos! How will they decide:)
Kateri Meier: Megan, Emma is absolutely beautiful. I always love to look at your pictures.
Colleen: She is beautiful! I so wish I lived near you. You take such beautiful pics!
Well, almost! Only a few more days. I remember last year on the 4th of July, his mom and I were very swollen, very round, very excited, and very nervous. Blake was going to be making his grand entrance in only two days, and we spent most of the day in the comfort of air conditioning, talking about what labor and delivery would be like. Now, looking back, it seems strange that either of us was ever worried.
It has been a fast first year, and all I can say about all of the years to come is..we’re in for some trouble, I think. Blake and Cohen are going to keep us busy, no doubt! We can blame their dads for that.
As I was editing those images from Father’s Day, this one came up on my monitor, and I instantly remembered a shot from a couple years ago that was nearly identical. Ironically, these were both taken on June 20th, only two years apart.
When I look at these, the fact that things have changed pretty much smacked me alongside the head! Obviously she has changed in too many ways to list. Her hair is longer; face is slimmer. But I also see how I have changed. I see a handful of things that are technically wrong with this image, yet I remember the day I took it and how perfect I thought it was. It’s kind of fun to see where you’ve come from and where you are now.
Ashley: Either way, I'm inspired...both Rory and your photographs are simply beautiful (but I've told you that already.)
Jessica W: Such a fun picture of a fun girl! It's so funny you mention the technical differences because I totally look for that kind of stuff now...and who am I?! lol
Katie Dobraska: Different picture...Same perfect little smile!!! =)
Oh boy. I am so behind on my blogging. These photos were actually taken on Father’s Day, so right around the time Cohen turned 11 months. In the last month he has reached two huge milestone. Four teeth have FINALLY made their way through. I never thought this would happen, I really didn’t. The poor guy has been struggling with those teeth for so long. For over three months, his gums have been white, puffy, and swollen. Practically every day, one of us has said, “Any day now!” and that day never seemed to come. Just this past Sunday night, before I put him to bed, that forth tooth was not yet through. That night, he was up at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 when he finally was able to sleep until 7:00 when I had to wake the poor kid up, but the next morning…the tooth was there!
The next big piece of news is that he is walking! The kid was holding out on us for this one, too. For several weeks, he could stand in the middle of the room. Play around, almost fall, catch his balance, squat down, stand back up. He could do it all, but he would not take a step. Finally, one night I bribed him with the suncreen bottle that he is so attached to, and he did it. Rory and I both let out a simultaneous “YAY COHEN!” We were both so excited, and I was so happy that I was home this time around. When Rory took her first steps, of course, I was gone.
So, here we are in the eleventh month, gearing up for a big first birthday party, and wondering where in the world the time has gone. I love rocking him to sleep and looking at his little profile. He still looks exactly the same as the day he was born. And looking back on photos and videos of Rory at this age, I see a ton of similarities that I don’t see every day. Mostly in their expressions.
He’s much too busy to pay much attention to me these days. But I love those sweet little lips. The purple eye lids that are a sure sign that he’s tired. The slightest red tint to his hair that only shows up in certain light. And that middle finger.
This girl loves playing outside and loves the water. No doubt about that.
jennifer: WHEN did they get so big?!?! Beautiful as always!
Erin: Beautiful Kiddos Megan! I LOVE Rory's sunglasses-so sweet! Her hair is getting so long!
Katie Dobraska: Oh my goodness!!! They are so big!! He is too cute and those sunglasses are so her! haha! Love them!! =]
Jessica W: Aw, look at how cute they are! So glad that those crazy teeth finally came through! And I had to laugh out loud at the middle finger!
Jules: so much fun in the sun! sweet set!
What a beautiful day! I really can’t say much more than that about this wedding. The night before, Josey and I were sitting in the very back of the church watching the rehersal, and I made a comment that they seemed SO young. Then it dawned on me…we were that young when we got married, too. Wow, how so much can change in such a short period of time. David and Courtney, I wish you both the very best, and I hope in five years you are sitting in the position I was in that night. Thinking about how much this day changed your life, and wondering how you could be so blessed.
Jasmine: Gorgeous. Just gorgeous!
Paula S.: Very nice! I love the photo of just the bride (third pic). She looks so happy and relaxed!
Kateri Meier: I love all the pictures. You did a great job! One of my favorites is of Courtney and David sitting in the church both looking so intent on what the priest is saying.
the most beautiful children you’ve ever seen? I know I certainly think so!
Courtney & David got married this past weekend, and as I had mentioned before, Rory got to be the flowergirl. I think she did a great job, and of course, she was beautiful! Cohen was looking pretty handsome, too. Rory had waited all day for the dance to start, and when it was finally time, and she was able to get out there, I put my camera down and went out to the dance floor with her. The pure excitement and happiness on her face…I will never forget that! Oh, to be four again.
It was such a nice day, and I am just getting to sorting through the tons of photos I took that day. I can’t wait to share. Courtney was such a beautiful bride!
Paula S.: GORGEOUS!!! They are both so cute. That 1st picture of Rory, oh my goodness, her expression and stance is just too beautiful. She looks so confident, pretty and happy.
Kateri Meier: Yes, Rory was absolutely beautiful! She was perfect throughout the whole ceremony and did a wonderful job!
Jessica W: Such gorgeous kids, can't wait to see more!!
Jules: you're right ... they are too cute for words!
Colleen: They are adorable! I love Cohen's tie.
This little girl was a tough one to crack. She was not impressed at all with my usual tricks, but it was definitely clear that m is a mama’s girl because one look at her, and she was smiling in no time! And at just a month or so over one, I was so impressed with how well she was talking. Give her a few months, and her parents are in for it. Once those little girls start talking, they never stop…trust me on that one!
Love the little baby teeth peeking through!
Thanks girls, for the great session. I hope you love them all!
Well, my first baby is four years old! I am not going to get all sentimental here because I can’t take it right now, so I’ll just let the photos do the talking. We celebrated pretty much all day on Saturday with a fun, girly tea party per her request. I had so much fun this year making the decorations! It started out at lunch time with all of her little friends, then a break for a quick naps for both kids, followed by supper with some family. Thank you ALL for coming to celebrate! It meant so much to us all to have you there. To say she had a fun day would be an understatement!
This girl has no character at all! LOL!
Jasmine: Wow you are amazing! I know who I'm hiring as a decorator for my (future) kid's parties! :)
Sara: First of all, she's beautiful. Secondly, I wish that was my birthday party. Everything looks fantastic! You are amazingly talented -- at photography AND making gorgeous kids. ;-)
Erin: AMAZING...you, your photos, your decorating! I love these! You have outdone your self!
Jessica W: Everything looks wonderful; the cake turned out soooooooo great! It's just a shame that the beautiful little girl had no fun...
admin: Jessica - You crack me up! Yes, she had a terrible time!
Jules: wow... what a lucky 4 year old! this party is tdf! the decorations and treats are gorgeous and she is positively darling!
Tessa: Oh my gosh, what a fun, fun party! Happy birthday, Rory!
Cori: How adorable is she?! The decor is fabulous pictures of course are stunning.
Paula S.: Is it weird that I was just wishing you would adopt me? Nevermind...I know it was. Happy Birthday Rory! And great job Megan! Wow!
Jennifer: She is adorable!!! So full of life and laughter.. Well done! Love it!
Erin: Ahhh, so sweet! He certainly is a handsome little man!
Kayla: Happy Birthday again, Mr. Monster!
Jessica W: What a sweet collage! Happy Birthday precious boy!!
Jen Best: So cute-love it!