I haven’t done a Wednesday photo post in awhile. But I took the girls out for pictures last week.
There may have been a Dairy Queen treat as a bribe. Maybe.Okay for sure. For me.
It’s so strange this year to have a warm March and April. To have the trees blooming so early.
I look at these photos and can see how much my girls have grown this year. Same place. One year ago.
Astrid has hair. The bitchy lady was not at Dairy Queen.
Sometimes I cannot get over how beautiful my kids are. Is that weird to say?
It’s just that they are just so kind and good to the core. They wear their emotions on their sleeves and they are the best friends you will ever have.
They love and protect each other. They never fight. They do almost everything together. I could not be more proud.
I’m also glad that they know their mother is so much less than perfect. That sometimes I make mistakes, sometimes I yell, sometimes I cry, sometimes I ruin dinner, sometimes I don’t buy them that cool shirt they really want.
But I’m always the first to tell them a joke or do a silly dance or to remind them not to take things so seriously because what is life without laughter.
I also offer them coffee every morning. I know one day they will take me up on that offer.
So as we move forward another year. Or two. And I take their pictures and feed them ice cream….I just want them to know that they are perfect. In every way. Always.
(this picture took my breath away)
*****
I’m sharing a letter to Eloise at Letters for Lucas today. I would love for you to visit me there.
Linking up with Parenting By Dummies. And Small Style.
Ok, ok…these are too stinkin’ cute! I have a zillion sisters and two girls of my own so I am a sucker for sister shots- but these are gorgeous!
Bring on the DQ!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
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Thank you! I really need a sister. Do you think I’m too old to find one?
Ah, heck. I have 4 sisters. Join our crew- you’ll blend right in!
Okay. Sign me up! xoxo
OHMYGAH, that last photo. I think my heart my just explode right out of my chest!!!
Also, I want to come up their just to take photos on those steps…
You are raising SUCH beautiful girls, Tracy. Inside and out. xo
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Seriously – my dream would be to do some photo shoots with you. xo
They are so beautiful. Your big girl has grown so much!
Amelia Sprout recently posted..Week 1 – What fun!
I know. I swear Eloise is leaving for college next week. gah.
There are no words. The post, the photos… oh my. And that last one? Love.
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I. Die.
That last one? Swoon!
And your girls ARE beautiful, just like their mom..
xoxo
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Oh, my dear Tracy. I love this post. That last pic takes my breath away too. And no, it’s not weird to think your children are beautiful. They are. And you’re giving them a wonderful life. Can I hire you to be my personal shopper (for children’s clothing??) I’m serious.
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I would totally help you – but you have someone better than I am as a running partner.
lol
You’re right. Your girls are beautiful. And that last picture? Absolute perfection full of warm fuzzes and smushiness.
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They are beautiful and sweet and kid and that last picture made me all teary. Why are you making me cry every day??
Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..The Second Time
….um because you’re pregnant…lol
Those pictures – all of them – melt my heart. They are all sweet, kind girls. You have done a wonderful job. I know they will grow up loving each other and will always be best friends. That’s how I feel about my 5 sisters and I LOVE spending time with them. Imagination and laughter will get them far in life! THANK you for your wonderful photography:)
Mom, life would just be perfect if you would give me a sister of my very own.
They are such pretty girls!
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That last photo is killer! Just love it!
Happy Wednesday! Is that enough exclamation points?
m.
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Beautiful pictures and the girls clothes are so cute. I love the colors. They really sing spring to me!
I would definitely have to bribe my oldest. He sees my camera, and that’s the last I’ll see of him!
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Yeah, I had to use major bribes just for her to wear a nice sweater. gah.
Aaaw, you need to blow that last picture up and frame it- so perfect!!!
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BEATUTIFUL girls…and BEAUTIFUL photos! WOW!!!
Oh, I could stare at that last picture all day and just…yeah.
Arnebya recently posted..Wordful Wednesday: Pictures and Sisters
Your last picture makes ME want to cry, and they are not even my kids! OMG, the look on Astrid’s face! Pure heaven.
Those shots are gorgeous!
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Beautiful girls, beautiful momma.
Your girls are absolutely beautiful! What amazing shots you got!
Stacy Uncorked recently posted..Cat Nap
I agree, that picture is breathtaking.
Are you at Irvine Park?
Marta recently posted..SHHH… Secrets
Yes – we go every year. The trees are just so amazing.
When I first started at the Museum I used to eat lunch there every day!
Marta recently posted..SHHH… Secrets
beautiful girls
Karla Porter Archer recently posted..No Words
I enjoyed your pictures.
As parents, during our parenting, we need to “relate” to our children. And telling jokes, and dancing is one way for the parent/child relationship to grow strong.
Your children’s nice-ness is a reflection of you. Brava!
Oh little Astrid, with her fingers tangled in her big sisters’ hair; her eyes shut breathing it in, soaking up the love…
And Esther, hugging her own knees (YES!), with her tooth gone and her eyes grinning as much as her mouth…
And Eloise, with the head-tilt and the Mona Lisa smile; wise beyond her years, a role model for the younger two.
Yes. Breath-taking.
To say the least.
It’s not weird to say they’re beautiful.
It’s true.
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Thank you. Le Sigh, right?
These pictures are just gorgeous and well as your words.
Love them all.
I wonder if I could get my kids to do a photo shot with the promise of ice cream… Oh I make myself laugh.
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LOL – I love you.
Wow. I love that last pic. Beautiful!
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Offer my girls coffee and they’ll be your best friend…I can’t leave a cup unattended without coming back to find Hope sharing with Brooke…
your girls are gorgeous…
Not a Perfect Mom recently posted..Hey Big Spender
Oh I love your girls. Mine won’t touch the stuff. What the?
I do the same thing with my kids — just marvel at how beautiful they are, and then try to talk myself into the fact that they’re truly beautiful, instead of “beautiful in my eyes.”
But, yeah, your kids? Are very very beautiful.
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Your kids are gorgeous. You crack me up.
Everyone MUST read “Letters to Lucas” great letter to Eloise! Many of us THINK those things, but YOU have placed it in writing to be remembered forever.
Sometimes I can’t get over how beautiful my daughter is either. Like, I look at her and it literally takes my breath away.
Other times, I look at her and think, “Yeah… I can see how she occasionally gets mistaken for a boy.” Hey… we all have our ugly days.
Beautiful pics, my friend. I would like a pair of Astrid’s pants and Esther’s skirt in my size, please and thank you.
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I can probably set you up with those..
Also, I love you for this comment. I had such an ugly day yesterday.
If you DIDN’T say your girls are beautiful, THEN you’d be weird (because they are). I’ve enjoyed seeing your girls grow into young ladies over the years I’ve read your blog, and empathized with your joys and troubles. I hope I get that privilege for years to come.
Awww, thank you. That truly means so much to me. xo
Love all the pictures but that last one is incredible- so sweet. Glad the mean lady wasn’t at Dairy Queen this time
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Oh my heart.
I am all fine with having one boy and one girl, though I always wanted a sister myself.
And then I come here, and your girls are so lovely, and you talk about them loving each other so much. And then I want to make more babies so A can have sisters. (Poor Dylan, but lots of sisters are good for a little dude, right?)
Sigh.
angela recently posted..Sunshine and Sprinkles
Girls can only be good for a boy, right? Also I’m still begging my mother for a sister. lol
What a treat to see these pics. Gorgeous girls (love the fashion too!).
Rachelle recently posted..The Pioneer Woman’s 2nd cookbook!
Oh my, yes.
Perfect.
(This is stunning, you.)
I’ll totally say yes to the coffee. Just saying.
xo
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GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS photos.
What more can I say? GORGEOUS!
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I guess I could add, the poses are creative, the lighting glorious, the clothing perfect, the sweet faces unmatched and the relationships priceless.
And how I wish I’d had Eloise’s skinny legs for even one day of my life.
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Now I have to pretend I yawned, so I am not the one crying at work.
Sisters are the best.
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these photos are really amazing. i am inspired to work on my own photography skills!
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Oh wow, Tracy, your photos are gorgeous. I haven’t visited here in a while.
That last picture took my breath away too.
XO
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