Yay for 2012! {Personal} Springfield, MO Photographers

I recapped CBP's 2012 yesterday and decided why not go down memory lane again today. :-) Levi and I have had some really fun adventures and enjoyed the company of many a fine folk this year. ;-) It has been a blast! We celebrated our 4 year Anniversary as well as 4 wonderful years in our home here in Missouri. It's hard to believe all that has happened in 4 short years. What an incredible journey it has been :-)  Tonight 'the girls' (my Mom & Sister in law, niece and dear friend Kiley) are going the Nutcracker Ballet and tomorrow we are celebrating Christmas early, before Levi & I head east to celebrate again with my side of the family. I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday! Warm wishes and love to all this season! XO

We celebrated many Spring birthdays! Love my precious nieces and nephew  :-) 

We went to DC and visited family! 

Levi & his cousin Mike at the White House

My loves! Cousin's Em & Katie...xoxoxo

Spent some time with the Atlantic Ocean in beautiful Bethany Beach, DE. Love! 

Mike & Danielle- thanks for having us at your lovely home and for all the fun in Delaware! 

Buddha baby bear turned one. We're obsessed with him ;-) 

We spent a week in a Mexican paradise :-) 

So thankful for our wonderful friends & travel buddies Andrew & Kiley! They are such a blessing! We love you guys! 

Mexico spoiled us ;-) 

Our good friends Eric, Bethany and their adorable chessy pup Bodhi came all the way from PA to visit us! It's a big deal when someone travels a thousand miles to visit. We are so thankful! That week, we thoroughly caught up and reminisced old times. We also saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert in Tulsa. Thanks again loves! 

Levi, his sister Callie & our dear friend Andrew ran A TON this year and participated in Bass Pro's Fitness Festival. I am so proud of them! 

Some of my favorite people ;-) 

Happy Holidays from The Bonniviers!!! 

Many Buddha-grams and fun little updates flooded your news feeds ;-) @christinebonnivier 

Things I Love {2012 Recap} Springfield, MO Photographers

2012 has been quite the adventure! We have photographed everything from a backyard wedding to a old police station reception. Photography took us to different states and cities and I am so grateful for all the fun we had. A big THANK YOU to all of our wonderful portrait and wedding clients. I can't express enough gratitude to you all! :-) Below is a little recap of where we traveled and who we've photographed. When I started to put this post together, I realized I could spend a week gathering images from all that we've done this year. Below are just a few ;-) Love and hugs to you all!

Lots of instagrams and plenty of time spent in photobooths ;-) @christinebonnivier @eliseabigailphoto @alissa_beaty

We exhibited in 4 local Bridal Shows

We were featured in Metropolitan Bridal Magazine TWICE :-) 

Alissa got engaged & Elise tied the knot!!!!

A ton of time spent behind the camera of course. Image by Christi Clark

Then a whole lot of time spent in the office behind the computer. haha! It was all worth it because we blessed 30 couples & countless families with beautiful photographs :-) 

LOVE!

Lord knows how many images we took!!!

We traveled to St. Louis, Kansas City, Philadelphia & Wichita to photograph nuptials 

Yes, I actually spent 5 hours on a bicycle this September during Jess & Troy's bicycle tour through St. Louis. It was amazing! 

What makes my job the best...celebrations never disappoint! 

Things I Love Thursday {Polka Dots & Puppies} Springfield, MO Photographers

As I was putting ideas and outfits together for our family pictures (coming up this weekend), I was reminded of the itty bitty little puppy in last year's family shot. Oh. my. goodness. I am so sad! This year has flown by and it feels like there was no in between...Buddha just went from little baby to HUGE! I think I've been in denial until Alissa took some shots of us together for this post. I hadn't seen his "large-ness" until now. :'( Mama SO sad! I can't imagine what I am going to be like with my children. Blowin' up your feeds with photographs of  my offspring, I'm sure. haha! Until then, I hope our puppy child brings you smiles. He's a loverrrr!

This month marks Buddha's 1st whole year as a Bonnivier. Below are little visual bits and pieces of the past year with our baby. He has brought so much joy to our family; thankful! :-) 

Today is also my little sister Liliana Joy's 11th birthday!! (Ironically, I called her Buddha as a baby because she was so chubby and CUTE). It's her golden on 10.11.12, how cool is that!?!? Happy Birthday Lil Joy!! XOXO See you this winter!

Hope ya'll have a great Thursday! -christine

Thank you Alissa for taking these photos of us! Love!

Buddha's 1st week with us (October 2011)

Our Fall 2011 family portrait. He was 8 weeks old and had only been with us 3 days in this picture!  See the full post here:  http://bit.ly/SNVXUs

Loving Aunt Callie already :-) 

Snuggling with Daddy (3 months old)

Winter 2011
4 Months old  (above). See his 5 month photos here: http://bit.ly/TBly4C  

Spring 2012
See the full post here: http://bit.ly/QflbsJ 

When we first started realizing he's a big boy.  See more here:  http://bit.ly/QflKCR

Summer 2012
He LOVES his cousins Gabe, Ava & Liv!

Loving on his Aunt Alissa!

August 20, 2012 Buddha turned 1! I was singing Happy Birthday to him in this picture. He was looking at my like... 'huh?' haha!

Not happy about the hat. haha!

Buddhagrams! 

Be sure to see all the snuggles and fun by following us on instagram: @christinebonnivier