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sneak peek: another year gone by

We had a cold but beautiful afternoon over at Duke Gardens for Gabriel’s one-year photos. I can’t believe he has graduated from the Baby’s First Year plan!

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Looking back, it’s hard to believe he was ever this tiny.

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I guess that means it’s time for another one, mom and dad!;)

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a little sun, a little meadow, and a lot of love

Yep, another catch-up post from the fall! We got together for some updated family portraits and to commemorate little miss Ida’s first birthday!

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I first met this ginger family when big brother Henry was just a wee babe. He’s grown into a super smart and talkative three-year old now. I could just eat him up!

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The motherly love in these next three images speaks straight to my heart. I’m such a sap. I can’t help myself!

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We had such a relaxed, easy-going vibe going with this session, and I feel like that really allowed for the love and emotion to pour through. Can you feel the love tonight? Er…this morning?:)

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All you need is love (Or, I let him take my picture. More than once.)

I did it for them. And for me, too, in a weird kind of way.

Pictures of me don’t turn up too often ’round these parts. I think my dear hubby has gotten used to me being the family camera-wielder. So every now and then, I have to get a little more purposeful in my endeavor to record my actual existence.

(Cue the Australian accent, “Crikey! We’ve spotted a Christy! Christys are very rare to capture out in the open like this. Watch, don’t spook her! She has a dangerous bite!”)

Yes, I can be weird. No, I don’t really bite.

Usually.

Anyhoo, this past weekend, I asked Mike to take some simple shots of me just loving on my girls. I set up the camera, got into position with the kids, and he shot away. And I overlooked all of the flaws that normally keep me from venturing to *this* side of the camera, and just felt the love.

Best, most worthwhile 15 minutes I have spent in a long, long time.

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We had some fun moments in between the lovey-dovey ones, too. Like when Macy decided to photo-bomb Claire and me.

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And of course, monkey see, monkey do!

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Those crack me up!

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Both girls wanted a turn with the camera. Here’s Claire’s shot:

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And here’s Macy’s. Just me.

Macy was done at this point, but Claire let me shoot a couple more of her. You’ve seen this first one already. I could get lost in those deep, dark eyes.

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This last one is probably one of my all-time favorite photographs. Like, ever.

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Sometimes, love really is all you need.

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Leslie McGuinn - February 6, 2013 - 4:37 pm

Oh my goodness, they are so beautiful. I love them all. I cracked up at the photo bombs haha. I think my favorite one was the 2nd one of Claire’s photo bombs LOL. I love those girls and you too of course and you are so beautiful (despite whatever flaws you “Think” you have, I don’t see them). Much love, give Macy and Claire a Hug and Kiss from all of us :)

Stephanie B. - February 8, 2013 - 5:38 pm

LOVE this post – you and your girls are precious together! You can just feel the love from these great shots. Definitely agree about the last shot – that needs a frame and a special spot in your house. All 3 of you are beautiful!

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