I Heart Faces - Whimsical

She knew it would not be long before her brother noticed his tube was missing, but the afternoon sun was insufferably hot, and the water seemed to summon her…

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I Heart Faces - Sunflare

The Dichotomy of Jenny!

di·chot·o·my: n. 1. Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions.
"The dichotomy of the college girl who is still a child at heart."

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2 Kids/12 Times/12 Colors

The end of 2010 found me desperately trying to fill a photo album with photos of my children (taken together) over the course of the last year. I found that it could not be done. I was forced to settle for separate, yet similar, captures. It seems that their fourteen-year age difference does not contradict the definition of sibling rivalry. I could see it in their photos--my children each competing to define who they are as a person, and each wanting to show that they are separate from their sibling.

Well, that just would not do.

It has been said that our siblings are the people we practice on. They teach us fairness, cooperation, kindness, and compassion. Jenny is beginning her adult life this year. Nicholas barely knows the joys of being a full-fledged kid. They are still learning and growing together, and I intend to capture these moments while I can.

If I had the pleasure of raising them together as small children, I confess, I would have dressed them the same and paraded them around in all their cuteness. Sometimes, it happens naturally, and I secretly love it. For my project, it will happen at least once a month.

So begins a new project--2 Kids/12 Times/12 Colors.

This is not a new concept. I admit, I borrowed it from several members of my photographer community. Thank you. I don’t know what I would do without your inspiration.

So it begins…

2 Kids/In January/In RED

I Heart Faces - Best Face Photo of January 2011

For those of you that missed her the first time I posted this (one of my favorite photos of Jenny EVER) from our fun 80s night shoot, here is another chance.

I Heart Faces is asking for our Best Face of January! The good news--if you like Jenny's photo as much as I do, your vote counts! Please go to I Heart Faces and vote for Jenny! Perhaps your vote will help inspire her to keep posing for Mom. She's a natural!

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Another Visit from Mapa--Another Train Hat

One of these days, we're going to get on the train.