the reveal.

    i always hide the cake. then we have them cover their eyes when we get the cake out and light the candles. i am a girl who likes a surprise. i love seeing their reaction when they open their eyes.
    i say this was a winner.

    Comments and faves

    1. sacredlotus (37 months ago | reply)

      yay, this is adorable! happy birthday to your little man. :)

    2. *ojoyous1* (37 months ago | reply)

      a definite winner!!! happy birthday little one!

    3. SurprisePally (37 months ago | reply)

      so adorable! love both of their expressions.

    4. Denné Alise Photography (37 months ago | reply)

      How neat, what a happy capture!! So sweet!

    5. wendy jane photography [deleted] (37 months ago | reply)

      so wonderful! I love the little girl's expression just as much as the birthday boy's!

    6. babyGrims (37 months ago | reply)

      YAY! You can tell he loves it so much! So great! =)

    7. everyday us (37 months ago | reply)

      picture perfect!
      Happy Happy 6th Birthday!

    8. Kimberly Chorney (37 months ago | reply)

      Awwww, his smile is priceless!

    9. Svea (37 months ago | reply)

      That is some pure joy in his smile!

    10. tina_grantham (37 months ago | reply)

      oh my goodness, he is beaming! :)

    11. sew fab martha (37 months ago | reply)

      oh yeah, you absolutely captured the magic!

    12. dawndh (37 months ago | reply)

      casey looks as excited as kellen. and sweet kellen...i can't believe he's six now!
      SIX!
      i know it's bittersweet, momma.
      please give him a big ole fat berfday hug and kiss from me. and one for sweet girl too.
      and of course
      you. xo

    13. Cinco_Mom (37 months ago | reply)

      oh yes, a winner indeed.
      that face is priceless!!!

    14. Debi123 (taking a break) (37 months ago | reply)

      i am smiling too!
      you captured the joy of it all.

    15. rosina w. photography {rosina} (37 months ago | reply)

      Oh Kristin! It's my Abby's 2nd birthday today, too!! Happy birthday to your little Mister!!

      --
      Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

    16. tara.mama.wendy. (37 months ago | reply)

      oh my. happy birthday beautiful boy!

    17. Sarah Jane (LovelyEmberPhotography) (37 months ago | reply)

      Ohh, this is such an awesome capture.
      His expression is so sweet.
      Happy Birthday to him, I hope it was super.

    18. wendeebird (37 months ago | reply)

      This is priceless! You have such a gift for capturing the moment just perfectly.

    19. Sergio L.A. (37 months ago | reply)

      Happy birthday to him.. he looks very happy! :)

    20. lotusmisto (37 months ago | reply)

      awww look at the happiness in his eyes!

    21. Meshl (37 months ago | reply)

      Such a joyful reaction!

    22. leedav (37 months ago | reply)

      Perfect moment!

    23. acadia62 (37 months ago | reply)

      just couldn't be better, love the look on both faces. those are some sweet candles.

    24. Cosi! (37 months ago | reply)

      great capture! hope the day was as magical as this moment!

    25. kristin~mainemomma (37 months ago | reply)

      thank you all. it was a big day. six, sigh. my momma heart is still back in the baby days... i need to catch up.

    26. ° o + • (37 months ago | reply)

      winners all around!
      happy birthday to your gorgeous boy..

    27. kimberly hurst (37 months ago | reply)

      this is so precious!! it's hard to imagine babies ever getting to be such big kids!

    28. Leslie R Adams (37 months ago | reply)

      Aw, how wonderful! Happy birthday to your sweet guy!

    29. herreragirls {{Heidi}} (37 months ago | reply)

      yay! happy birthday!!! that's the cutest cake ever and you can see he's so excited! love it!

    30. St. Louie Blues (37 months ago | reply)

      This just couldn't be any better.

    31. laura_louise (37 months ago | reply)

      magical!
      happy birthday to you little man!!

    32. Oma Emmy (37 months ago | reply)

      This is Great! They both look so excited!!

    33. jamie {74} (36 months ago | reply)

      This is the birthday shot we all strive for.

    34. Julie Alvarez (36 months ago | reply)

      He looks totally overwhelmed by AWE!!
      Casey's excitement is wonderful too.

    35. donna's pics (36 months ago | reply)

      this is so perfectly 6.

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