40/52: the outtakes

Because I spent about 45 minutes staring at the computer screen yesterday trying to decide which portrait to post for 40/52. Ben and I finally settled on her happy, smiling face, but these two show other sides of Josephine that I want to remember just as much, forever.

She is a beauty, inside and out, this girl of ours. Our hearts burst every second of every day with love for her. 

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"A portrait of Josephine, once a week every week in 2013".

She has the kindest soul. I've mentioned it here before, i'm sure. She'll squeeze your legs and offer 'cuddle?' if you let slip the slightest sigh or moan. I believe kindness to be one of the most sacred things in the world, and it makes us burst with pride to watch it become one of Josephine's strongest traits. 

Taking part in Jodi's 52 Project.

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"A portrait of Josephine, once a week every week in 2013".

Conversations and a picnic with Jenny in the tent. As the autumnal rain pours down, is there anywhere more cosy?

The second portrait in the tent. Look at our tiny bird back in February. The summer sun helped her grow into a toddler, for sure.  

Taking part in Jodi's 52 Project.

APPLES

 
Current obsessions? Apples and playing on Mama and Daddy's bed. Put the two together and you've got a very happy Josephine.

AUTUMN

Oh, autumn. You are my favourite season for sure. The cooler temperatures and the need to wrap up; knits and tights and boots; the promise of Christmas. And the blackberry and apple crumble. Nothing like a spot of blackberry picking at the meadow to get those autumnal juices flowing.

I'm sorry for being rather absent round here the last few weeks. Doing a full time freelance job, whilst being a full time Mama is pretty crazy. Especially when you have a poorly baby, like we did this week. Mostly though, it's all going rather smoothly and the money is absolutely worth it. Plus I'm nearly halfway through, thank goodness.

This week I'm going to try and squeeze in more blogging though. I miss this space and I miss you guys. It's going to be a big week; I shoot my first wedding on Friday and I'm both crazy excited and crazy nervous. I can't wait to share more with you all.

Thanks for sticking around, and I hope you all have a fantastic week xx

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"A portrait of Josephine, once a week every week in 2013".

Josephine in the box. 

Taking part in Jodi's 52 Project.

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"A portrait of Josephine, once a week every week in 2013".

That, up there, is a moment of true magic. One I doubt I'll ever forget. That, up there, is a picture of Josephine and her cat, Teeny. 

One afternoon this week, I was tapping away at the computer while Josephine was happily playing. Suddenly she took my hand, exclaiming 'cat! cat!' Puzzled, I stood up and let her show me what she was so excited about. She led me to the fireplace, laid down and pointed at the tiles in front of her. 

Josephine: 'Cat! Cat!'

Mama: Where darling?

Josephine: There!

Mama: In front of you? Wow! How big is it?

Josephine: This! (making a very small shape with her hands)

Mama: Oh! And what colour is it?

Josephine: Red!

Mama: And what's it's name?

Josephine: (thinking about it carefully) Teeny! 

Mama: It's name is Teeny? Wow! 

Her first imaginary pet/friend. It was an extraordinary moment, that was so wonderful. She was so excited, and she sat looking and talking to Teeny the Cat, like this, for about ten minutes. My camera happened to be on the table and I snapped these shots. 

Teeny has been with us all week. He mostly lives in her cot, and they play when she goes to bed. Ben and I listen with glee as we hear her talking to him ('hello cat!') across her monitor. 

This girl. She blows our minds every day. 

Taking part in Jodi's 52 Project.