Our little girl is growing up. She no longer falls asleep in my arms at night. She can articulate pretty much anything she wants to and her personality grows larger and more vibrant by the day.
I have spoken before about Baby’s increasing interest in taking photographs, be it a snap on my DSLR or clicking away on her plastic camera, she loves it.
Recently, we have been sent a few lovely outfits for Baby and so we have had a couple of photoshoots. I will share more details on the clothes in another post, but I just wanted to share some of our moments.
While I was shooting her all I could think about was how much she had grown, how capable and confident she was. She now takes direction and loves showing off her clothes, which makes life so much easier for a blogging mama
Although we were taking pictures for ‘work’ we had such a wonderful time. We ran round, chased each other and laughed a lot.
I asked her where she wanted to be photographed and she was so excited. I wouldn’t be surprised if she was fed up of being photographed by now, but she seems to love it more all the time. As I checked the pictures on the camera in between running after her, I was struck by the the beauty of my small person.
Not simply her physical beauty, although I am shocked every day that I managed to have a daughter with so much beauty, but the increasing realisation of what a beautiful soul she has.
Does the love you feel for your children ever overwhelm you? Just spending this time with her and soaking in every inch of her expressive face, bowled me over.
In life we have so many worries, bills to pay and deadlines to meet. A few minutes of being carefree with her and it confirmed to me that the world could throw anything at us; things that years ago would have worried me, just won’t anymore. The only thing that really matters is our little family.
As a parent you know you would lay down your life for your child, in a heart beat and THAT is what matters.
Making sure that there is a smile on this beautiful face as much as possible, THAT is what matters.
Being the person that gets to wipe away the tears on this amazing face, THAT is what matters.
We had such a wonderful time and I could spend hours playing with her, capturing our memories and emotions on camera, for us to cherish forever.
I hope that as she grows we will remain friends. Nothing is a given, but I will work really hard to have the right to be her best friend.
I am linking up with
Katie from Mummy Daddy Me for #OrdinaryMoments
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It’s lovely watching them grow into people isn’t it. She has such a gorgeous smile. You can see you had great fun taking those photos. I’m tempted to play camera chase with my little one now!
This post had me in tears, I juts love the way you speak of your love an joy. You are so right nothing matters like our child, like our family. I remember when Aspen was this little and we would take a million photos, it is hard now she is growing up and fighting between staying a little girl and trying to be grown up. She is so confused at the moment and it sometimes breaks my heart. I wish sometimes I could shrink her down again and wrap her up. Your images are breathtaking, her smile is captivating xx
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Oh Mac, I am so flattered by your comment. I am sorry you cried but happy my post made you feel. Thanks so much xx
Such a lovely post. That stable yard is a great backdrop for photos and she was clearly having a great time! x
It doesn’t surprise me that your girl loves taking pictures too. Who know, in the future she might outshine mommy in taking fabulous photos. 😉 Keep on loving life together!
Aw what a lovely post and so true, thank you so much for the reminder I can sometimes get drawn into the corporate world in which I operate and forget the most important things! Beautiful photos as ever, she really is a gorgeous little thing xx
How long have you been taking photos for you have a real talent. I am getting a professional camera soon what tips could you give me?
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Not sure really, I have been doing more recently. I think we have totally different styles, you are doing just fine hun x
Baby looks so grown up and gorgeous in these Aby, I love all her little outfits and the way you have edited these- just beautiful. and I agree completely with what you are saying too- they really are all that matters. x
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Thanks so much huni x
I agree quality time is just the best,
and Baby looks adorable in her outfits 🙂 x
Ah Aby, your photos & words are absolutely gorgeous. You take the most beautiful photos of Baby, and it shows how much she enjoys it! Her beautiful soul certainly shines through. And yes, I’m often overwhelmed by love for my kids – it’s an amazing feeling! x
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Thank you so much I really appreciate that x
Wow! I love this post and the baby outfit looks her gorgeous.. :)<a href
Such beautiful photographs!!! You have plenty here to choose from to frame and hang on the wall, they’re so sweet. I love that she’s getting into photography – I hope my little girl gets an interest in taking pictures as she grows up too!
Love, love, love these photos! You’ve got a great eye (and clearly a great camera) and the end result is adorable! x
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Thanks so much x
Oh her little face, you are such a talent huni. These shots are wonderful and your words just exude your love. Really beutiful xxx
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Oh huni, thanks so much. That has really touched me xxx
wow some of these photos are amazing. Will done on taking such beautiful photos of a beautiful girly.
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Ah thank you so much, that means such a lot x
Beautiful photos and beautiful Baby, she is growing up & these pre-school years are precious. Can completely empathise with how your feeling. I keep thinking I can’t love my daughter anymore & yet she gets more lovely as the years go by. Every night we say the same thing:
Me: ‘I love you’
Magoo: ‘I love you more’
Me: ‘I love you most’
And it really is true. She makes my heart burst xx
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Aww that’s totally adorable. Thanks huni xx
Oh they’re such lovely photos! And that’s such a gorgeous hat! x