The other day I happened upon twenty eight month old Milana
writing me a little note.
Well......doesn't it look like that's what she's doing?
Oh yes, you are witnessing the beginnings of
challenge again to have some fun with black and white conversions. I edited these in Lightroom but after last week's on line Photoshop CS3 class with Lisa - next week I'll be using my PS to edit. It's a challenge for sure - but I know I love it!!
And here are the many faces of my Dahlia.
And here are the many faces of my Dahlia.
What is it about this face that I can't get enough of?
Had to throw in one color. Belle face!
Had to throw in one color. Belle face!
I found a few more China pictures. I think this one is interesting because it shows the two sides of China. The house boat with the ancient roof line and the sprawling modern building in the background.
and a few more from the Great Wall in Beijing.
and a few more from the Great Wall in Beijing.
Happy Wednesday
and
Happy Spring!!
(Yippee)
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!!
27 comments:
Your little author is adorable. How nice that she didn't leave you a little note on your WALL! ;)
Donna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
Author is it? How do you know she's not following in her Mommy's footsteps and is about to draw an incredible piece of art?
These images are so crisp, Wanda, great job converting them. I'm a Lightroom Gal myself...kinda like the gal on the training wheels on the periphery as the Lisa's of the World kick it up in Photoshop in the center ring!
So glad you threw some in of Dahlia too....her face is so spectacularly chiseled she truly shines in B&W (but I must admit the color is my FAV!)
China...what can I say.....gorgeous pictures of the beginning of a Family of Four...AT LAST!
xoxox
Dita
(PS...I love the white background on the blog...it makes your images and words really pop)
Great B&W's of your sweethearts!
She looks so focused. I can't wait to see what her first drawing will be. Love the last shot and the close up of Dahlia. Your family photo is as always so enjoyable to look at.
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You pictures are always so amazing, your girls just draw you in. They are both so beautiful. Happy Spring and Wednesday!
Oh, how cute!! That picture of Milana "writing" you a note is just precious. Great b/w's, Wanda!!
Beautiful photos! I really see such clarity in your b&w's. Are you using Photoshop now? I still haven't taking the plunge (bulp)... I'm having a hard time spending that much on software. I really want to learn Lightroom a little more. I bought the book you suggested (excellent). I just need to find the time to actually sit down and read it. I think I'm going to try and dig out some China photos for next weeks post. I always love yours so much!
Happy Wednesday!
What great shots! I LOVE the last one of the whole family...That one is by far the best to me!
What will be the title of Milana's first book? Do you know yet? Or is she one of those fussy artists that like to keep secrets :)
Again beautiful pictures of your beautiful girls! I always love coming here. The pictures, the music, the writing...
Ah! So cute seeing your little one scribble away. Yes, a true writer already—willing to be distracted by anything, especially the phone, to get past that writer's block!
I can see why you like to take pictures of your older daughter's face; she is so very expressive!
I like that last picture especially, of you all in China. What a happy family!
They are so deliciously sweet. How fun. I love your family. Gorgeous! : )
Yup...pretty sure Milana is a prodigy. Must be if she's writing you a note at her wee young age, right?!? ;) She's adorable. As is Dahlia. And your whole family for that matter.
How those China photos continue to pull me in....
AND YES, it does look like pretty M is busy at work penning the Great Amercian novel...LOL...I love it..smiling SO big!
And look at the lovely Miss D....can I just share that I see SO many of those "looks" on a daily basis from Miss L..... :) but I'm not as gifted at you at capturing 'em!
xoxox
Maybe Milana is writing her own life story or a children's book of her own.
And Dahlia's got one of those faces you never tire of gazing at, she's beautiful but it's her eyes that draw you in.
Beautiful pics as always, I always love your China pics!
Love that first series of pictures! She totally looks like she is hard at work and know exactly what she is doing. Beautiful girls!
I especially love that first pic of Milana "writing"... she holds the pencil rather well! :)
Your girls are beautiful.
Your family is beautiful...
Don't you just love how kiddies mimic us adults?..makes your heart go pitter-patter!
Love to see my 20mt old mimic all that we do!
I'm with Donna...you are lucky M has a penchant for paper! Ha ha. She looks so earnest in those photos. I love D's pose on the hands with a smirk on her face. A little devil lurking inside.
M.
sweet.
It's so hard to believe our girls are already almost 28 months old!!!!
(our girls are birthday twins)
Oh my -- those girls of yours are simply adorable. Love your photos!
Janet
A little genius in deed. she is too precious
love the china pictures in B and W. It gives it such depth
Love that note writing!!
Great shots Wanda. The pics of your little writer just warm my heart!!
you are a beautiful family
and your photos are wonderful
my first time for BW Wednes
and I'm trying to visit as many as I can :)
always love your b&w's...I love the first one..I really really love the first one!!!!! : )
Milana is a genius for sure! How cute!!!
I think the reason you can't get enough of Dahlia's face is that she is just ADORABLE!!!! I can't blame you :)
I always love seeing the China photos . . . I would love to go back just to take more photos!!
All of your picture are great but those first three are amazing, great b & w's. I am sure you are having fun with Lisa's class.
Your girls are simply gorgeous!!!
I love Milana's chubby little hands...
And yes, it does seem as though she is writing her momma a note!!!! I mean, what else would she be doing??? :)
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