Vintage Back-to-School Portraits

Even though I don't have little girls, few things bring me as much joy as dolling up my "guinea pigs" and shooting portraits of them.  A few months ago, we inherited a vintage school desk from my Aunt Wendy that is just the coolest thing.  When I saw it, my mind immediately went to portraits.  I tinkered with ideas on location and outfits and then on a spur-of-the-moment Saturday afternoon, we decided to throw it all together. 

 

I had stiched up these matching faux bowties to drive home the "vintage" theme and the rest (with the help of the desk) fell together. 

 

I'm in love with how the pictures turned out and will no doubt be blowing a few of these up.  Can't help but smile every time I browse through them.

 

Harrison - 6 years old - Wants to be a dirt bike racer when he grows up

 

Seriously, Mom.

 

Sweet-souled boy

 

Brigdon - Age 2 - Wants to drive an ambulance when he grows up

 

 

They really do love each other

 

 

Because Brig can't be serious for longer than 9 seconds.

 

They look nerdy here, but I think it's cute.  Chicks dig nerds.

 

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First Grade - Day 1

New year, new grade, new school.

 

Apparently, this boy spent all summer break sitting in manure because he has grown like a weed!  Busting out of his clothes and shoes, shedding the rest of that baby face, and ever quickly becoming a big kid. 

 

We are so very proud of him.  I've always refered to Harrison as my sweet-souled boy and even at the ripe old age of 6, it still rings true. 

 

He loves life, loves to laugh, and loves Jesus. 

 

I couldn't help but watch his Daddy get misty-eyed during bedtime prayers the night before his first day of First Grade.  Seems like the older we get, the faster the days fly by. 

 

At the time I'm writing this, we're a few weeks into the new school year and quickly settled back into our groove.  My children (and their Mama) thrive off of routine and boy are we (well, mainly I) glad to have it back!

 

 

 

Bags are packed!  Backpack was a birthday gift courtest of Pottery Barn Kids, lunchbox is Children's Place, and teacher gift is a DIY from Pinterest.

 

 

Picked out his own "first day" outfit and looks mighty handsome to me!