Not a Single Thing to Complain About
With all this talk of moving and critters and money woes, it would be easy to think that I've lost perspective and have lost sight of what is truly important; devolving into a full-on never-been-through-crisis whiny blogger.
But I want to assure you that I have not. Last month, Shelba organized a photography workshop for a number of fellow photo-geeks. When she called to say she needed kids for a photo shoot, I excitedly gathered my kids (blessedly, with my mom's help - she was in town) and headed off to a local historical park. Hannah was her usual reserved self around these strangers, but many of them used her contrary shy nature to their advantage (my favorite was the woman who dared her, "Don't you smile at me!" BRILLIANT!). Yesterday, the CD Shelba compiled of the pictures of my girls arrived. And they were so beautiful, it quite literally took my breath away.
There is nothing in the world so important as this. Nothing. And nothing can be wrong in my world so long as I have my husband and my girls by my side. Nothing.
You must go see the rest. And as soon as I can (when Shelba returns from her fun-filled vacation) I'll give credit where it's due to each photographer.
Good heavens, those ARE gorgeous photos. Wow!
Please tell us again (or link) how you make Hannah's curls do that... I can't find it in your archives. I've GOT to do something with my girl's crazy flyaway frizz!
Posted by: Tine | May 06, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Your children are just lovely. Hannah looks like a cherub on a Victorian greeting card. That hair--I love it!
Posted by: Mandy | May 06, 2008 at 11:32 AM
These photos are just beautiful! I would also love to know how your daughter's hair curls like that. Not for my daughter...but for me! We curly-haired girls, young and old, gotta stick together!
Posted by: Wendy | May 06, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I see a cash cow in the making! Not that you would exploit your gals like that, but hell, modeling in a few Kmart circulars couldn't hurt your moolah situation right? Kidding. They're gorgeous.
Posted by: Whit | May 06, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Your girls are just stunning.
I have a curly-haired girl myself and also want to know the secret to the perfect frizz-free curls!
Posted by: Melissa | May 06, 2008 at 02:24 PM
LOVE the photos! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Natalee | May 06, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Simply gorgeous photo's! Two beautiful girls! Hannah reminds me os a little Shirley Temple with those curls!
Posted by: sharon | May 06, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Amazing pictures of amazing girls!
Posted by: ksmaybe | May 06, 2008 at 06:25 PM
My goodness, your girls are gorgeous. Wow!
Posted by: anon | May 06, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Honestly, I was just thinking about how you are handling this all with such grace. I don't think you have complained at all, and it is a tough spot to be in. And the photos are lovely.
Posted by: Jill | May 06, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Beautiful girls. And seriously... what Whit said- may not be a bad idea. That picture of Hanna looks like a Guess Kids ad.
Posted by: sarah | May 06, 2008 at 09:10 PM
I have to delurk to tell you that your children are simply gorgeous. And that picture of Hannah is stunning. Literally brought tears to my eyes. Lucky mommy indeed.
Posted by: Kerri | May 06, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous girls. Breathtaking, really. Hannah's curls look great - you stopped brushing them, I bet?
Posted by: Gina | May 06, 2008 at 09:21 PM
I found it: It was Julia's March 14 post "Advice for My Curlie Cue." The comments are loaded with good ideas. Yay!
Posted by: Tine | May 07, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Those photos are fabulous. The tint is awesome in the black and whites. I have to know where you got that red petticoat/skirt!!!
Posted by: Dayna | May 07, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: JuliaKB | May 12, 2008 at 07:38 PM