So I threw an idea out at Ryan quite a few months back that I would really really like a video for Chloe’s first b-day documenting her first year. On and off over the last year I have recorded different moments from Chloe’s life. Most of it is painfully boring as I am trying to get her to do the minuscule tricks she was slowly mastering. Only her mother could love that footage…and I do!
So literally 30 minutes before her party started Ryan put the finishing touches on her video and I am in love. I cried so hard during the labor and delivery photos. The first half is photos, the last half is video. It is kinda long so make sure you have the time to commit and speakers to play the great music accompanying it. Thank you Ryan, I know it took awhile but I absolutely LOVE it and will never grow tired of watching it and reminiscing about my Chloe Grace. She is pure sunshine and sugar. This kid never has a bad day and it blows my mind that she is so sweet and gentle spirited. This has been the most amazing year of my life with this little girl and I am simply over the moon in love with her. This video only reminds me of God’s abundant blessing to take half of Ryan and half of me and give us our daughter. She is a miracle.
Enjoy!
Oh Kelly, it’s wonderful! Awesome job, Ryan!
It was so nice to hear your voices too. And see that we have many of the same toys. Like that duck that laughs and says “woo hoo!” when you smack it. That’s a big favorite at our house.
Looking forward to watching it when I don’t have a 5 month old squirming on my lap. I will get to find out what kind of accents people from Virginia have!
OMG Kelly that video is absolutely wonderful! I just can’t believe how beautiful your little one is! You have so many wonderful memories in just this one video that I am completely jealous. Not to sound creepy, but have I told you how beautiful I think you are? I mean seriously…Your absolutely goregous…You photograph very beautifully and you and Ryan just look so absolutely good and perfect together. WOW…
That’s fantastic! The video was absolutely cool. It was great to see a bunch of photos from the most photographed first year of a baby ever. And the actual film portions, how much she’s grown! Great job Ryan, I was laughing during most of the footage. How fast this year has flown by - here’s to many more.
Amazing! I feel fortunate to have been lucky enough to watch Chloe grow through your blog. She’s amazing, I agree!
We need Ryan to come to Australia and make one of these for Lily. So beautiful - I cried through the first 5 minutes and i don’t even know you. Mascara is actually burning my eyeballs so I think I’ll go wash up!!!
precious.
i dont know how you guys pick which pictures to blow up and put on the wall. id want to hang up every single one!
I can’t believe it’s been a year! It’s scary how fast time seems to go by but I know you guys are enjoying every minute of it. Love you Chloe!
sweet girl. sweet songs. i smiled a lot.
BEAUTIFUL!
Great Job! That is so sweet
GREAT video…such a good idea.
and some good music on it too.!
good on ya!
WOW! THAT was AWESOME! So fun to watch her grow and change;)
Oh, and great music too!
Ahhhh, you’re a lucky woman Kell!!
Sorry I haven’t been here much lately…
Happy birthday to your beautiful baby girl
Oh, and I loved the cupcakes!!
Awwww! Look at her!
ps- I love “heartbeats” but I’m not used to hearing it like that!
The video is so wonderful. I tried not to cry (I’m at work) but it was so touching to see the anticipation of Chloe, her finally getting here and then how much she has grown and changed but always the love of you guys’ life. Very touching. It made me want to have a baby! YIKES! My husband would kiss your feet if he knew I said that! (He can’t wait, I’m not quite ready!) Such a special gift and one that will be fun to pull out on her wedding day!
Miracle for sure!
I cant wait to watch this…
I think you have the sweetest hubby in the world! *high fives Ryan* you go boy!
Too stinkin cute! What a good husband you have!
great video!! she is just too sweet!
holy cow. that was incredible. i’d expect nothing less from ryan, tho…..
i love it, kel!!!!!!!!!! how fast does a year go!!!!!
holy schnikeys - one full year! that video is awesome! way to go, ry! thanks for posting it. i loved it.
holy sweet cheeks.
freaking BAWLED through it.
RYAN IS AMAZING.
CHLOE IS AMAZING!!!!!
oh fine…..so are you too.
FABULOUS YEAR!!!!
Now look at me sitting here crying. All by my lonesome self. MAN they grow up so very very quickly. That was beautiful
AWESOME! You have a really talented hubby and what a miracle…you are so right. We both experianced all this joy at the exact same moments in our lives. It was so funny I was watching this and Little G was napping in his pack and play and I just had to hear the music. So, I turned the Vol up and OMG tellme who that is because I am in love. Anyways, I thought he was asleep but I looked over and he was peering at me over the side going nuts to the music!!! He had the biggest grin on his face and was dancing away. I had to stop and go grab him and he rocked out in my lap watching the last half. Life is beautiful and just think you cant miss it too much because you get to do it all over again so soon and guess what??? Its just as amazing the second time…actually I thought it was even better because I didnt have all the worries. Happy bday Chloe.
What a great treasure of precious moments! Just awesome. Loved the music, too!
I’ve been wanting to put something like that together for Lily so, thanks Ryan, you’ve been really inspirational! It was really so beautiful and really cool to hear your voices. I just can’t believe our girls are a year old (well Lily has 5 days)! You’ve set the bar pretty high, so don’t screw Porty over!
i’m amazed… at the beauty of your family… and the talent. God Bless you guys!
Well done, both of you. Very well done
Just beautiful. What a special keepsake.
It’s ashame y’all haven’t taken any pictures of that adorable little girl this year!:) The video was awesome—way to go Ryan!!
how sweet, I was smiling through the whole thing
This is such a great video! What a treat to watch Chloe grow up over the last year, all in the span of 15 minutes
It’s amazing to see all the expressions she makes now that she also made as an infant! You’ve got a beautiful little girl.
That was so sweet! She is such a beautiful little girl. It’s been fun watching her grow, courtesy of your blog
There’s nothing like being a mom is there?
You’d never guess she was the child of photographers. Never. Really.
What a lovely tribute to your girl’s first year of life. Wow, she is loved!
I laughed so hard at all of her wacky newborn facial expressions…what a ham.
PS: Can I please hire you as my interior designer? I LOVE Chloe’s nursery and all of the great creative touches in your home. Yet another reason for you to come and visit(/live in our basement): my house is fugly and it needs your touch!
I just happened to come across your blog today, do not know you or your family at all, and sat through the entire 13 minute video transfixed! Partly because of the gorgeous photography but mostly because I have a one year old girl too, had just made a video montage of her first year, and well, I just think lil girls kick bootie!!
Congrats to Chloe on her first year (and great walking skills- my girl Kaya is still tryin!) and congrats to you and your hubby on your pregnancy.
Cheers!
Oh my goodness! Loved the video! Made me cry from missing when my girls were that little! He did a great job on it! That is a treasure…thanks for sharing!