We recently traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan (a city with which I fell completely in love) to visit our dear friends and their precious daughter. You may remember her from her appearance here on the Blog. It was a perfect fall weekend with the leaves starting to change, crisp weather, apple and pumpkin picking. This is Clara's pumpkin. I love the way kids take ownership of things and transform them from objects to playthings, companions. We were trying to get holiday pictures (which we did) but kept having to explain that pumpkins don't belong in Christmas pictures. So we took plenty of pumpkin pictures to satisfy her. And with that smile, that sweet face, that adorable personality, well, I'm putty in her hands. What Clara wants Clara gets.
We got a few without the pumpkin too. I seriously could photograph this beautiful child every day. I don't know how her parents haven't had cameras surgically affixed to their limbs. She's just.so.precious!
There are several from the Holiday collection that are wonderful. But I want to save those for the holiday card "ta-da!" But I can't resist giving you a glimpse. She's so dreamy!
But enough about Clara. Can I talk about her Mom for a second? A woman with incredible intellect and charm, grace and beauty. She reminds me of a Kennedy and this picture captures the feeling I get when I think of her special magic.
We got several pictures of the family together for the cards but this one is what every day looks like in their household. Clara is obviously chattering on about something that is very important to her (verbal skills as off the charts as her adorableness people) and her parents, not for the camera but for her, just sit and enjoy her, allow themselves to be fascinated and amused. And shower her with their loving attention.
Ah sweet life. Sweet, sweet life.
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