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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, peacefully asleep in the backseat of our car. It was the afternoon, the sunlight poured in through the windows so perfectly. Before heading to work I quickly ran inside the house to grab my camera. The combination of my sweet, sleeping girl and the gorgeous, bright winter sun was just to perfect of a moment not to capture.

*ISO 200, F2.8, 1/800

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

My sister bought Chloe this little pink princess key she found in the clearance section at Target, it has quickly become one of Chloe's favorite toys to play with!

On another note, this past week has been a rough one for us all, hence why my portrait is up late! First Mike came down with the flu on Thursday, then I got hit hard with it on Friday, and Chloe got it last over the weekend. A week later and things are finally getting back to normal around here. This winter has truly been so difficult for my family, I'm just waiting for the light at the tunnel!

*ISO 400, F2.8, 1/125

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

Chloe, laying in bed reading her favorite book on this quiet Saturday afternoon.

*ISO 1600, f2.5, 1/40

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, full of Christmas morning joy! Helping Mommy and Daddy make a big delicious breakfast for us all to share.

52|52 my last portrait of Chloe for the year, wow what an incredible year it has been! Thank you so much Jodi for hosting this beautiful challenge, you are such an inspiring woman and because of you I can honestly say I have grown tremendously over this past year as a photographer and storyteller. I also want to give a big thank you to those of you who have taken the time to stop by my little blog and leave such kind and encouraging comments for me. I feel so honored to be a part of such an inspiring group of men and woman.

Goodbye 2013, hello 2014..... here's to another year of portraits of my daughter!

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" A portrait of my child, once a week, every week in 2014. "

On Friday morning we went out to breakfast with Great Grandma to one of our favorite restaurants, Walker Brothers. Chloe brought along with us this little red Christmas tin filled with chocolates and sweets. I told her she had to finish her breakfast first before having a piece of chocolate. All throughout breakfast Chloe waited ever so patiently, only opening that little red tin from time to time just to make sure each chocolate was safe and counted for of course! After breakfast was finished Mike unwrapped a little chocolate candy wrapped tightly in shiny gold tinfoil and handed it to Chloe, her eyes wide with excitement and joy!

Here's to another year of portraits of my daughter, another year of capturing the simple yet beautiful moments that make up her life, and our life together as a family. I truly loved participating in The 52 Project last year and feel that through this project I grew tremendously as a photographer and storyteller, that is why I have chosen to continue along with Jodi and so many other inspiring photographers in another year of portraits of my child. Hope you will be joining along as well!

*ISO 400, F2.8, 1/100

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

A Picture With Santa, 2013

Our yearly Christmas tradition, taking Chloe to see Santa Claus.!