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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, her first time playing in the snow this winter. Always such a magical experience to witness and be a part of!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, loves to eat her apples sliced and sprinkled with cinnamon, just like her Mommy does too.

Portraits that inspired me from week 49, Che and Fidel, Rebucado Acido, Little Life, and Little Red Vikings .

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project. 

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, playing in one of her beloved spots in our home, the front door.

Portraits that inspired me from week 48, Wild Morning, the beloved, alight, and Megan Ambrose.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, enjoying a bit of sunshine and the cool Autumn air brush against her skin. 

Portraits that inspired me from week 47, Lamb loves Fox, Being Mumma, From Lebo With Love, and this brown wren.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, my precious little Tinkerbell! I think Halloween will forever live on in her heart and in this house.

Portraits that inspired me from week 46, one claire day, fields of sage, Yellow Finch, Alight, and Diapers and Skinny Jeans.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Seasons | Autumn

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. " Chloe, this week she has started saying to her Daddy and I " I love you more ". Oh it just melts this mama's heart to hear her say those sweet little words! Portraits that inspired me from week 45, Che and Fidel, One Claire Day, Lamb Loves Fox, boy eats kasha, and Abigail and the Future. Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, enjoying an afternoon playing in the beautiful autumn leaves. Always a favorite activity of mine as a child and now I get to experience these simple joys with my own daughter!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, I think she may love Autumn just as much as I do. While at the park a few days ago she picked up this beautiful leaf off of the ground and carried it with her, holding it tightly in her little hands as she played.

Portraits that inspired me from week 43, Little Red Vikings, megpie, Oyster and Pearl, and Monkey and Squirrel.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Song | Afraid

" When I wake up I'm afraid, somebody else might take my place

when I wake up I'm afraid, someone else might end up being me. "

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013"

Chloe, mining for "gold" at the pumpkin patch. Yesterday afternoon after Chloe and I dropped Mike off at work we headed over to our nearest pumpkin patch for a little spontaneous adventure. I cant even begin to tell you how much fun we had together, just the two of us. We fed the animals at petting zoo, mined for gold, took a bumpy tractor train ride, and jumped around in a big pumpkin jump house. I'm so happy this trip to the pumpkin patch turned out better then the last time we tried to go!

Portraits that inspired me from week 42, The Stork and the Bean Stalk, alight, little sleep, and Mon Pertit Cirque.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, in her Daddy's arms, curiously watching all the animals at the pumpkin patch.

Mike and I have made it a family tradition to take Chloe to the pumpkin patch every Autumn. It has always been one of my favorite things to do together as a family, and this year was even more special because Mike's older brother Scott was in town visiting. Unfortunately though the day did not go as planned, we got there later then I was hoping, it was unbelievably crowded and Chloe was tired, grumpy, and over stimulated. After numerous meltdowns and tears ( from us all ) we decided to leave early. I'm not going to lie I was pretty disappointed we had to leave so much earlier then planned but when you're a parent that's just the way life is at times.

Portraits that inspired me from week 41, this little port, Cute & Peculiar, We Stood Together, and Monique Tyacke.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. " Chloe, I am constantly amazed by her love for music and how much she already understands of it at such a young age. She is truly so much like her Daddy, it melts my heart. Portraits that inspired me from week 40, this brown wren, a little pink a little blue, alight, and Fercute. Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, swinging on a big kid swing! It's moments like these ones that leave me in awe over how quickly my little girl has grown, from once a tiny, sleepy, newborn baby to now this beautiful, independent, wild two year old full of so much joy and excitement. Makes my heart ache.

Portraits that inspired me from week 39, Milk Please Mum, Little Moments, little earth stories, and lovelies in my life.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, beautiful windblown curls. Enjoying a simple moment together by the water. After a long and hectic week a moment like this with my daughter was much needed and greatly appreciated!

Portraits that inspired me from week 38, West End Cottage, monkey and squirrel, Mommyhood by Grace, Fercute, and Little Moments.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Song | Come A Little Closer

" Heartbreaks, the heavy world's upon your shoulder

Will we burn or just smolder

Somehow I know I'll find you there

Oooh, I wanna see if you change it, change it 

Still I know I'll see you there. " - Cage The Elephant

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, a simple moment, playing with her blocks in front of the large window in our living room. I took this photo of Chloe on Sunday, the first official day of Autumn. Though it was beautiful outside we spent most of our day inside, playing and relaxing and simply enjoying our time together as a family, it was truly lovely!

Portraits that inspired me from week 37, The Yagerpack, Rebucado Acido, Yellow Finch, and tiny particles of light.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, wild hair and her favorite new boots for Autumn, she even picked them out all by herself! 

Portraits that inspired me from week 36, Hello Sisilia, Jessica Leanne, Maggie Stone, and Inked in Colour.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Seasons | Summers End

-- Playing at Great Grandma's house on Rosh hashanah -- 

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, playing in the most gorgeous evening light in her Great Grandma's backyard. 

Portraits that inspired me from week 35, Che and Fidel, A Time to Create, this brown wren, and Milk Please Mum.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, Oh how I adore those beautiful blue eyes, golden curls and gorgeous smile of hers!

Portraits that inspired me from week 34, Diapers and Skinny Jeans, blue birds of happiness, and Yellow Finch Designs.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Chasing The Sun

-- Enjoying the sunshine on a warm summer evening. --

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, her love for the water is beautiful, such a free and wild soul.

Summer is quickly coming to an end, each day is spent savoring it's beauty and warmth, wishing it would simply last forever. We spent our afternoon at the beach today, soaking up sun rays and splashing in the cool lake water. Chloe insisted on just swimming in her diaper, if we had let her though she would have much rather been completely naked.

Portraits that inspired me from week 33, Little Wolff, Jessica Leanne, she had us at hello and Jane Mabel.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, enjoying a quick moment of peace in the late afternoon sun as the wind blows freely through her beautiful hair.

Portraits that inspired me from week 32, Oyster and Pearl, Lamb Loves Fox, The Land of Quinne, and Mummy Karma.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, in the midst of a meltdown, a look I am all to familiar with these days.

Portraits that inspired me from week 31, her sea of love, Victoria Shhh, Milk Please Mum, and Abigail and the Future.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, so full of character and personality! A few evenings ago I took Chloe to a nearby park to play before dinner. As we were getting ready to leave for the park Chloe came out of our bedroom wearing her big sunhat and a " baby " in each of her arms. I couldn't help but laugh in that moment, standing there just starring at my daughter with her babies in her arms and sunhat on, grinning from ear to ear, so proud of herself. It is truly such an incredible and humbling experience watching my daughter blossom into her own being. She has such a vibrant soul, bursting with color and light.

Portraits that inspired me from week 30, The Art Side, Rebucado acido, Pink Ronnie and the night bakery.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2013. "

Chloe, enjoying a delicious saturn peach while watching the world go by just outside our bedroom window. 

So many lovely portraits from week 29, just to name a few that inspired me, Che and Fidel, little wild moose, Mummy Karma, Tigerlilly Quinn and Locus.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Remembering Our Days: A Photo Journal

Tuesday July 23rd, 2013// A day I never want to forget.

Precious moments of connection, just the two of us, twirling and dancing on our bed, eating juicy saturn peaches, quietly watching the world go by just outside our bedroom window. After a whirlwind of emotion and stress these past few weeks, a moment like this with my daughter is utter bliss. Feeling so grateful for day's like this one!