Hey y’all! Last week was the final week of school for my little guy, so for the next 13 weeks this DFW newborn photographer will be engaged in mommy/son bonding time all.the.time. I love that little munchkin, but I remember that by the end of last summer he was begging to go back to school…and the feeling was mutual.
Plus, all this rain…ugh. It’s feeling like a repeat of the deluge from last spring, and I’m all like—what’s going on?? This is Texas, the land of sunshine and 100 degree days in summer. I know I will likely be a grumpster by the end of August about the heat, but as we close out May I am yearning for a summery day.
Here’s a look into last week.
DFW Newborn Photographer | Project 365 | Week 22
144/366: My lil’ Bailey Boo soaking up her last few days sans Holden. Once that boy returns, she will spend a lot more time on alert.
145/366: We weren’t brave enough to attend the Buccee’s opening the day before, but the lure of cheap gas couldn’t keep us away for long. For my out of state readers, Buccee’s is a Texas-sized gas station/convenience store. They have around 100 gas pumps and the convenience store sells your obvious gas station staples like chips and candy bars—but goes so far beyond that with homemade fudge, jams, jellies, bbq sandwiches, fresh fruits and veggies, pies, baked goods, a huge plethora of trail mixes. I allowed Holden to choose a snack, and from the amazing array of options he walked away with….Cheeto’s.
146/366: My boy is four now and this was his first “official” haircut. Up until now I had always snipped the crazy ends myself. However, this time I asked his babysitter—a lovely young lady who is also part of a cosmetology program in her high school—to trim his hair. We walked over to her house after school and 10 minutes later Holden walked away with a fresh ‘do. Truthfully I was a little nervous to turn over my babe’s locks to someone, but she did a great job and now his hair isn’t fuzzy at all and is nice and even. 1st haircut for the win!
147/366: Last day of preschool for the year. I try my best to save Holden’s outfit from the 1st day so he can wear it again in last day photos. Such a fun way to see his growth over the past year. Next year Pre-K!!
148/366: End of School year program. My mom and her husband were in town for the weekend, so they got to attend his program as well. This lil boy was super happy! Crazy story—a storm rolled through the morning of the program and our power was out for the entire morning. This meant the whole clan of us had to prep for the program in darkness. Good times.
149/366: Here I am in front of the lens at my sister’s bridal shower. Can you tell we are related?
150/366: A slippin’ and a slidin’. Y’all—slip and slides always look so darn fun when you’re a kid, but those things never work. This is a PSA to never buy a slip n’ slide. Thankfully this was an Aldi slide so like $5 down the toilet. Holden had a blast making other people push him down the slope, so I guess it was super fun for him and a good arm workout for everyone else.
151/366: My little man was pretty upset after Gigi and Grandpa Devin left for the airport. There were lots of tears. An early bath and some ipad time in the bed with Bailey dog helped smooth out his mood.
152/366: Another rainy day. Here’s hoping some summer sunshine is in the near future.
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Heather of H. Parker Photography is a Ft. Worth Newborn Photographer also specializing in baby photography in Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas including but not limited to Dallas, Trophy Club and Roanoke.