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 “A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

We’re all feeling better and are finally ready to welcome 2014! So it begins…my very first 52 week project! I will be taking a portrait of our children each week, documenting their growth and capturing moments in time. It brings me so much joy to photograph them, even though at times it is very challenging (ahem, twins). My girly francophile heart nearly exploded seeing Marie in this outfit…it kills me, in the best kind of way. Henry could care less about fashion, but looked so handsome in his new trench. All he wanted to do was run down the driveway at a frightening (for mommy) speed. They are embracing toddlerhood in every sense of the word, and we are learning more about this crazy thing called parenting.

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first snow

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Yesterday was a perfect day. A most beautiful thick and fluffy snow began to fall late morning, and we happened to have a sunday with no plans…the best kind. As the snow accumulated, marie and henry napped, and mommy and daddy grew excitedly anxious. When they woke we explained something very magical had happened, and we raised the shades in their room as if we were revealing a prize. We lifted them onto the radiator cover to see for themselves…and their eyes lit up with curious wonder. I stepped back and took this shot with my iPhone, and it will be one we treasure always. We realized in that moment how giddy we were-to experience these firsts, along with them, is such a gift.

roanoke rendezvous

visiting-roanoke

 

We did it!! Our first big road trip with the kids was a success-we made good time (8 hours), had minimal meltdowns, and enjoyed ourselves! Most importantly…we spent quality time with mr. fleurishing’s parents. Roanoke happens to be the perfect meeting point for us all (between PA + NC), and having visited Hotel Roanoke previously, we looked forward to our stay. Marie and Henry were so excited to finally give nana + poppy kisses after many FaceTime conversations, and bonded with them instantly. There were many sweet, tear-inducing moments, mixed with hilarity and of course, a few toddler meltdowns. We made a few excursions into downtown Roanoke, which is so quaint + charming-I especially loved the well preserved vintage signage. The southern hospitality was in full force…I had forgotten what it’s like to have strangers engage you in conversation! We headed home Monday…filled with love and a sense of accomplishment.

a few favs…hotel roanoke, taubman museum, appalachia press, and black dog salvage (more on that soon!)

happy for this moment

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“Be happy for this moment, for this moment is your life” – Omar Khayyam

I’m sitting outside in the crisp fall air, watching my children run carefree through crunchy leaves, under sunny skies in our backyard. Seeing them find joy in simple pleasures, and in nature, reminds me to pause and do the same. I know that these moments…these are the ones that will replay in our minds as we age, they will be remembered as the best days of our lives. I’m so thankful to be conscious of this. Autumn is a season of transformation, as is life. I find extreme bliss and melancholy simultaneously this time of year. Time is fleeting-be thankful, and be happy for the moments.