Stocks Family

Allen and Kara Stocks found out about CSM Photography through another family we photographed, the Stetter's. Kara contacted us shortly after Kaylin was born to inquire about some family photos. When she saw that we were running this Holiday Session Special she immediately e-mailed us to book a spot. They were our final family of the day and the sunlight was really beautiful. We love to shoot when the sun is beginning to set. Allen and Kara have two beautiful children, Christopher and Kaylin. Christopher was quite the ham and had been practicing his pretty smile all week. He loved the camera and the camera loved him! Those blue eyes sparkle and that curly blonde hair is adoreable. Kaylin is just as precious and happy as can be. She smiled and watched us work without making a peep. . . talk about a content baby! Seriously, she was very content and happy to just watch us.

Everyone, please meet the beautifully blue eyed Christopher.

Christopher loved finding bugs. Well, when you walk into the field on this Farm the grasshoppers jump everywhere. Like in the hundreds. Seriously, people. Making art can sometimes be scary for those who don't like bugs. Thankfully, Christopher was not afraid of bugs. In the image at bottom right, He found an enormous 'grasshopper' in the field and was so proud to have it in his hands.

Christopher is discovering so many things right now. At one point , in the image at bottom right, he was curious about his pants belt. Maybe it was too tight and uncomfortable, or maybe he just likes putting the belt through the loops, I don't know. I didn't ask him. But it got me thinking. So, I just have to say that I hate wearing a belt. I have to wear one, but I don't enjoy it. In fact, I don't think most men like to wear belts. Ok, most men probably haven't really thought about that. But, if they really did they would probably wish that pants just always fit. Christopher is just learning that its not such a blast to have a tight belt on. So, here's to you mister tight belt wearer-er . . . (can you hear the bud-light commercial?) ok, maybe this just got strange for some of you reading. Sorry. Now back to pictures.

In the image at bottom left Christopher had discovered a cricket in the grass. He got very excited about this. You gotta love children. They are so entertained by the aspects of life we just gloss over.

Oh yea, Christopher loved the tree swing too. So, note to parents: I found out that the swing is pretty much a home-run every time with children . . . just in-case you hadn't discovered the power of the swing yet.

To Allen and Kara: Thanks for choosing us to capture the smiles of your family. Enjoy these young and tender years. May these images be something you treasure as your kids grow up before your eyes. We hope they help you to not gloss over this season of your lives.