Declan's "2" Pics

Hello!  Well this is only phase one, we have a special photoshoot we're probably doing on his birthday but it's "top secret" (ok I blabbed about it to a couple of friends) but it's kinda a surprise/present for someone close to Declan so we're keeping it hush hush :) (at least until is birthday because I dont think I'll be able to refrain from posting, I almost cried today just when we tried out the props/costume)

Ok now let me just say, I've been doing photography for quite a while now, and I will just tell you that adult and babies are so easy to shoot! lol  2 year olds are the WORST... It's not easy, they're at the stage where they don't understand bribes (Like if you sit still and smile you get a lollipop), they don't laugh and squeal at my little squeaker duck like babies do, and heaven forbid if you're trying to take them in a new place, they want to be independent, explore, and do what they want to do. This was def a group effort from David and I, lots of work, lots of time, and a shortage of energy after, but we were happy with our results!

I first have to say, this is a before and after of this pic, and I am getting way better at photoshop, watching tutorials is starting to pay off big time... this picture was my big idea, though it's not exactly what I was striving for it turned out pretty well, I love the banner, suit, balloons and scenery!!! Though the place was dirty and it was a little upsetting, I realized after a min of freak out that it added character, and he's a boy, what do I really expect!

This one is David's favorite, he said it reminds him of a western movie when they have the straw in their mouth, instead there is a lollipop:)

This one was all David's creativity, and I LOVE IT

He was having lots of fun with the balloons, kept letting them go and catching them

Seriously how handsome is he?

Still playing!! 

This one is my favorite!! 

Now for the sad part.....

I handed him a flower, he LOVES flowers, almost as much as balloons, but he let go of his balloons, and this time I couldn't catch them when he let go of them :(

David did a great job of capturing the emotion behind this traumatic and devastating time for Declan, but it was really heart breaking, he's not a big crier, he really hasn't ever known pain either, but he seriously looked like his little heart was broken :( 

We were done, my poor little guy!

ONE MONTH!!

This little guy needs a hair cut! But, more importantly, is 23 months old today!! This photo was taken yesterday at a photoshoot.  And believe me THE SHIRT SAYS IT ALL... Terrible twos seems like a generous term, and doesn't seem to encompass what really goes on in the lives of parents with a two year old.  It should be called something more like the "Apocalypse Year"...  I think the hardest part is there is no reasoning with him, or really any kid at this age, and I'm not the best at discipline, though I'm starting to do more time outs.  He's actually a great kid, I'm really lucky most days, but those times he didn't nap or he's mad at me cause he wants something... it can get pretty bad.  Right now he tends to run away screaming with his arms shaking around, but then he comes back in a minuet and is my good boy, it's ok for home, but when you have guest over or are in a store, not so much! lol

So I've been off the grid for a bit (AGAIN) yes I know, but first off Declan was very sick for about a month (July), random fever that lasted a few days, then broke out in a rash, we took him in and discovered he had an ear infection so they prescribed an antibiotic... Well... we discovered he was allergic to it, it was pretty awful

Declan's rash, it was hard not to rush him to the ER!!! But I tried to sit tight and wait for his emergency appointment.  The weirdest thing is it happened a day after he was done with the meds! On a good note the infection was gone and the allergy seemed to just be the rash, no respiratory problems or complications, but with two emergency appointments, lets just say I received my 210 dollar bill in the mail a few days ago so if anyone wants to give me money feel free to paypal me at robles.stephanie1984@gmail.com, I'll crochet you a hat!! haha

Speaking of crocheting I was super excited to start up a business on etsy! So for the whole month of August I was a crocheting demon, but I'm not sure I can handle it at the moment.  Right now, through friends/word-of-mouth, I've had a  pretty steady business where I'm not over whelmed (though I do charge friends way less than etsy prices, it's still good not to have as many restrictions as etsy would probably have, mainly time), I am thinking of readdressing the store after my boys birthdays!!

SPEAKING OF BIRTHDAYS (are you guys liking my transitions here) :)

Declan will be having TWO parties this year!! Woot woot! Though there are two parties it is way less stressful than last year!  I felt like I was on the show "My Sweet 16" for a one year old.  They should probably make a show for parents going crazy on their kids first birthdays! One of them will be at Stuffington Bear, it's mainly 1-3 year olds and their parents at this party, since you have to pay a package price, then a price of 20 dollars for each kid we go over it's much smaller, as well as it's not very long I think it's an hour or so time wise for the room and however long it takes to make bears.  It will be 6 kids (7 if you include the birthday boy) I bought all the boys tuxedo shirts (cause I thought it would be cute and found a really, I mean REALLY, good deal at The Children's Place) and a ball gown shirt for the one little lady going!  The plan so far is they make bears, eat pizza, and hopefully have a special surprise visit from MICKEY MOUSE!!  Declan still loves Yo Gabba Gabba, in fact I think it's still his favorite, but he loves Mickey mouse too, well mainly the "Hot Dog" song!

The other party will be for family at Peter piper, nothing big just pizza and family!

His actual birthday the plan is the zoo, maybe a trip to the toy store?  We'll see :) I'm pretty sure with 3 different days of being spoiled, ok ok ok he's always spoiled but it's 3 days of being more spoiled than normal, he's going to expect people to sing to him everywhere we go! ha!

As far as David goes, no idea what to do for his birthday, I feel I'm so focused on Declan all the time that he gets the short stick of my attention sometimes, so I want to make it special... hmm I'll have to think of something!! But at least the wedding photoshoot I did yesterday pays for his birthday present!

Speaking of weddings!!! hahahahaha just kidding just kidding

As I mentioned in the beginning of the post I did a photoshoot of a wedding yesterday, though complications arose (bride and groom being late and missing most of the best lighting for outdoor pics) I don't think it mattered, They were so happy and in love, you could see it in the pictures, and it feels so great I got to capture such a precious time in their lives! I also got to capture their proposal, they're such a cute couple, been together quite a while, though I know they look young, I have no doubt that they will be true to one another and are in it for the long haul.

That's all we have going on for now, I'm eagerly waiting a couple of clothing items so I can do Declan's "2" photoshoot soon, so stay tuned!