I had all three of mine running circles around me at the grocery store. It was one of those days where I have no idea how it happened but I’m pretty sure they must have each drank a gallon of Kool-aid or perhaps they were just taking spoonfuls of sugar right out of the jar? Whatever the reason it was obvious that I was playing with fire and when the meltdowns ensued, I’d be the one getting burned. All I could think was get in and get out before catastrophe happens. It seemed like a good enough plan although how could I forget the one obvious flaw? Me? Did I not remember Thanksgiving a couple years back? Everyone was busily working at preparing food, someone needed to go pickup a last minute ingredient and I gladly volunteered to get out of the house for a few minutes. As I turned the ignition I thought about my appearance and than quickly chastised myself… And besides, I wasn’t going to run into anyone at 9 am Thanksgiving Morning in some aisle of the grocery store. Almost right. It wasn’t an aisle, it was the parking lot. There in front of me, a friends who I hadn’t seen since high school looking nicely put together and adorable. While me on the other side, I was donning sweats with my unbrushed hair in a ponytail and not one stitch of makeup. It was a far cry from a lovely sight.
And so of course it would go without saying that I would run into someone I know again. I didn’t even recognize her with her gorgeous new hair-cut. She had just finished working out and still looked fantastic, so unfair. While I stood looking frazzled and perplexed as to how I had gotten here and what I was supposed to be doing.
While I’ll admit that I’d much rather run into people when I’m put together and not feeling like I’m trying to save my last battleship, I was still excited to see one of my favorite little guys (who I might add just sat there in the cart being wonderfully pleasant).
I met ‘W’ when he was just a little guy and have loved getting to capture the milestones throughout his first year. There is something really special about this little that leaves me smitten every time! I can’t believe how big he’s gotten, now he’s walking! Kyle suggested a fantastic little spot that I’d never been to before. It was great and I even took my kids back to play there today – they loved it! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Next time bed sheets and treats… lot’s of treats!
Look how great he’s doing with those feet! And so proud of himself too! And don’t you just love his sweet T. Mommy has him style’n!
I absolutely love this series! It’s so genuine to real life. Such happy perfect little moments that capture a special time in this families life. These are my favorite types of shots because they tell a story of an age that will always be remembered now!
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