Hope you enjoyed Brandi, Torie and Sharleen’s pictures!! Talk about talent!!
This month, I once again mulled over the theme, pushing myself to think outside the box. I did in fact come up with some unique ideas for “green”, but the days got away from me, leaving me little time to execute my ideas. So I decided last minute to just take the kids outside and take pictures of them in our midwestern landscape that has recently turned GREEN as spring has arrived.
I started out by photographing the sweet little boy, Mr. C, that we were watching for the day. He is such a sweet little guy, and we had the privilege of watching him most of last summer and continue to watch him once a month. He has a special place in our hearts.
Evening came though, and I decided to drag my kids out to get some pictures of them too. They don’t care too much for me always having my camera with me, they’d rather I put it down and live in the moment. Which is what I am trying to do more often now. I need to periodically get pictures of them though, because they are quickly growing up, and I NEED to document these moments.
I teared up tonight, because looking at your children through the eyes of a lens some how truly opens your eyes. Your “mommy goggles” are removed (or at least partially removed). Tonight, instead of seeing my little ones, I saw these strange new kids…these kids who aren’t baby faced anymore. Their faces looked so grown up tonight. It broke my heart a little. Where does the time go?!? The funny thing is though, I thought the same thing about Mr. C. As I was looking through the lens, I saw a more grown up face, not quite the same little baby face I had seen just a few weeks ago.
Ask me what this has to do with green and I guess I can’t really tell you, except that green is symbolic of “life” to me. These little lives are growing right before my eyes. They are growing like green weeds, faster than I can keep up with. These precious children are so full of life, so full of joy. Green may now be one of my favorite colors. 🙂
Head on over to Kim’s (Kim Sidwell Photography) page and see her gorgeous pictures!!
Hope you enjoy the theme!! Can’t wait to see your interpretations!!
Love these pictures of your kiddos, and they do grow fast! They all seem to have such unique personalities just by their portraits. Great take on this months theme, Green!
Beautiful kids and what a lovely take on green! It’s my favorite color and I totally think life is one of the many things is represents! – Tori
I love your take on the theme! Your images are so beautiful!