Oooooh! Fancy!

We had professional pictures taken… can you believe it?!

I know, totally not something I’m usually a fan of spending lots of money on…. but with the lovely Mrs. Hannah Goering, I knew our real personalities could be captured and it would be worth it!

Hannah is an Iowa girl who has embraced the beauty and authenticity of the city

Nate wanted pictures taken with an artistic eye and immersed in Chicago. I just wanted good pictures to immortalize Miles as he is today.  Now do you see why Hannah was the perfect choice to fill our tall, picky order?!?! 

We set out for Lincoln Park in Chicago at about 8:30 am on a Saturday in November.  It was about 55 degrees at the start of the shoot. It was chilly, but that didn’t hold anyone back. Just take a look at a few of these!

 

If you’re interested in knowing more about Hannah Goering Photography or Hannah herself…  click any of the links  in this post.  They’ll all lead you to her online portfolio and contact information!

For her Facebook page, please click here.

Thanks so much, Hannah!  We can’t wait to get our order placed!

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Halloween 2011

I know, I know… I’m really late with this post too. Nate has made that perfectly clear, but seeing as I hope to print these blogs again…. here’s to printable memories!

Miles was superman!!

Here he is showing off for my camera:

 

And here’s au natural superman: muscle poses!

But we had to cut the photo session short. Underneath this suit, in case you couldn’t tell, are a couple of layers to keep him warm. Superman was on the verge of overheating…

Chicago was in the low 50’s when we set out for the night, but the temps dropped quickly. Yes, Ma’am - we were prepared!

Isn’t he adorable? I mean, strong and handsome!

Ah…my hero!

Happy better–later-than-never Halloween!

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Birthday, part II

The weekend following Miles’ birthday, Nate had a busy weekend planning in Chicago that really didn’t involve the rest of us.  So rather than just sitting around the apartment all weekend, Miles and I traveled to Dubuque for birthday celebration, part II.

I need to apologize in advance as I was terrible about taking pictures over the weekend.

Of course, there were presents!

Puzzles, flashcards and Mickey Mouse PJ’s!

The highlights were definitely the soccer ball (below) and the balloons (not pictured)!!!

After eating some of the traditional Banwarth Birthday cookie, Miles got to head outside for some tractor time with Papa, sporting his new rainboots from Auntie Em!

Oh.. and swinging too!

 

We had a fun weekend and Miles really didn’t want his birthday to end.  Luckily, it didn’t have to. When we got home, there was another gift waiting in the mail room!

Thanks, Minnesota Banwarth’s!

Miles is one spoiled little man! Did I mention that Miles even got a card with money in it for his birthday?  Well, he did! and shopping for his own toy is fun. We’ve looked a couple times now,  but he just cant decide.  We are so thankful for all of you – Klinge’s, Banwarth’s and friends!  Thanks for showering Miles with birthday wishes, gifts, and cards!  He loved it and will likely continue to talk about this birthday until the next one arrives… Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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**Speaking of birthday’s and my super “behindedness” with blogging… let’s include this:

Since celebrating his own birthday, we actually attended the birthday party of his best friend, Kenric. Kenric’s birthday was actually Miles’ due date.  These two were meant to be friends!

Anyway, Kenrick turned 3 and celebrated it with his friends from school at Chucky Cheese!  Miles and I shopped to pick out a gift for his friend. Miles had a little trouble understanding that it was no longer HIS birthday and that the presents were for someone else.  Luckily, he figured it out and had a great time with his friends. Games, pizza, cake, friends, and creepy mouse dude!

Here are a few pics:

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BRB

Good morning family and friends...

I hope to catch up on blogging very soon.  We had a wave of illness that took it's time sweeping through our household.  We are finally feeling better, playing catch up and trying scrape together a little free-time/writing time.

We miss you as much as you miss us... promise!

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A day in his life – He’s 3!

Nate and I woke Miles up at 6:45am by singing “happy birthday” and the video camera. Apparently his birthday is not enough reason to make waking up any less awful.  He shooed us away and walked into the living room about 5 minutes later, on his own terms.

We sang happy birthday again and let him open a few presents!

 

We got him ready for a big school day, fed him his recent favorite for breakfast (toasted blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese), locked up the dog and made our way to the car.

Miles had a great day at school… Spanish lessons AND passing out his birthday cupcakes to his friends while they sang to him! He LOVES when people sing the birthday song to him!! (I wish I had pictures to share, but I wasn’t able to be there.)

Once home, we let Miles open the rest of this gifts.

 

He’s been begging for balloons!! (It’s since been a week and a half – Miles still carries the “party” from room to room with him.  He sleeps with them, eats near them, and plays next to them!)

Cars and guns…..

Some books…..

 

We had dinner – homemade Mac and Cheese, slightly adjusted from this recipe. I think it was a winner!

 

And finally, the cake!!!

    

Happy birthday,Miles buddy!!

FYI: Birthday post part II still ongoing.  I promise to get to it soon!

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