L turns Eleven

Oh joy and wonder - L you are so much more than we could have hoped for in a daughter.  Your love for learning is infectious.  You work so hard and make it look easy.  We are bowled over by your integrity, joy and creativity.  It frustrates me a little that you don't enjoy your photo taken any more, you would rather do something else.  But know I love how you know your mind, you melt our hearts with your kindness, your faithfulness and how easy you make loving you.  My prayer is that you keep talking to us, that you love adventure and grow in grace, humility and compassion.  Thank you that you are quick to forgive, it means a lot to me, especially as this stage is a challenge and I really want to love you extravagantly.  Our hearts burst with love for you, Mum xx

These Two

It's good to be blogging again, it has been a while as I have been working on launching my new photographic website later this spring.  My girls are growing up fast and every year, it is still apparent that they crave our family time.  So we have hosted a pop up cafe - a part of their pretend play, the youngest has taken up the piano and the learning new card games.  Hope to share more about a few photographic adventures I have started work on.

Portrait Series

Working and building up my portrait images for my new website later this year.  Wishing you a Happy Easter!

K today

Today I photographed my dear friend K in her beautiful home.  I was thrilled when she agreed as I love her honesty, warmth, height and natural striking beauty.

C last week

We are all fighting off colds, good days and then not so good!  But every time the day is crisp and not so grey, I get to photo this one.  My December shots of C so far.

Random Thursday

With over night storms, over tried girls and chilly evenings, we have been mainly indoors.  But as soon as their is glimmer of sunlight, the camera comes out and walking boots on.  My favourite charity shop find was this cup and saucer made by Spode for £3.00.

L Portrait Practice

As the girls get older, they truly limit how many minutes or shots I can take.  I pursued L to pose for me as over the coming weekend I have been asked to take some portrait shots for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary.  The light was so special today that it filled my bedroom with very dreamy tones.  Hope that the weather stays this good for the weekend.

Six Today

Today C turned six!  She was thrilled, the run up to her birthday she mentioned it to everyone we met!  Yesterday C remarked that she felt like she was getting older.  Then this morning, she was so excited that she blurted out with sheer delight that it felt like it is the first birthday she ever had.  My darling girl, you bring such a joy to our hearts.  We love how you observe life and share your thoughts so eloquently.  You love your dear friends, you are so caring towards them.  For some reason you have the need to change your outfits several times during the day!  Your a master of pretend play, have a connection with singing and love to talk about the things that pop into your mind.  Your love for Jesus is so pure, filled with songs.  You hate it when we get cross with you, but massively confident in our love for you.  It is easy for us to show compassion, as you do it daily.  Thank you for the comfort you give to all that touch your heart.  Today was about Birthday giggles.  Enjoy being six! 

C today

Today we had a small pocket when C was home whilst L was at an after school club.  It feels like a while since I could spend time snapping C.  Everyday I feel so aware that they grow ever time I blink.