Nikon D300, f/10, exposure time 1/400 sec., ISO - 200, focal length 105 mmThis is Dahlia, my little girl who made me a Mommy more than four years ago. I celebrate this everyday. I am endlessly fascinated by her growing personality and character. She is so courageous yet oh so tender. Blissfully joyful and yet an old soul where waters run deep. Each day I see little flickers of who she may become and I'm honored to be the one she calls Mom.
These two photos were taken within minutes of each other and speak volumes about the many sides of my wonderful Dahlia.
Nikon D300, f/5.6, Exposure 1/125 sec, ISO - 200, focal length 60 mmDon't forget to hop over to the mamarazzi site to see all the other "hat" entries this month.
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
7 comments:
I love the contrast between the two photos. She's definately a "hat" girl! Gwen is like that but Maddy (usually) isn't. Me? I can't wear a hat at all! I look like a dork!
:)
Donna
Our blog: Double Happiness!
Oh I LOVE how you can see the 2 sides to her personality in these!! BEAUTIFUL photos! Your daughter is too cute. :)
Rebecca
www.wepicturethis.com
www.ourfamilyjournal.com
Wow, great photos!
I'm off to check out that site - sounds like fun!!
What a little poser! I bet she is fun to photograph! I really like the second one! Great job capturing her.
Leah
www.leahhoskinsphotography.blogspot.com
www.wepicturethis.com
These are both beautiful. And those hats are something else! Great job capturing a few of the many facets of her little personality. :)
HI Wanda,
Dahlia is so great! You can see the girl she is and glimpses of who she will be, you are so right!
Her name suits her perfectly! Love your tribute to your Mom, too!
Sincerely,
June
Adorable!!!!
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