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" yeah....ok.....did we say something about chocolate?"
Oh yes we did, sweet baby cheeks.
(And for those who haven't actually seen it, up front and close.....may I present the half toothless laugh. It's a once-in-a-lifetime happening!)
But the mere mention of chocolate finally undid the mood and I got the foot in the lens.
Thank you very much!
Here's a Dahlia quote of the week.
Yesterday, while Dahlia and Milana were playing after school, I said to Dahlia Me - "I think I smell poop" Dahlia - "huh?....not me....I'm used to poop!" And now for all you gluttons for punishment - here's a little shot of our kitchen floor this morning. Pretty, isn't it? When we added the loft 5 years a whole slew of rocks and Ahh....more joy! Anybody want to trade places with me? :) (Time-line update for all inquiring minds - on Monday our floors are coming in, next Friday the kitchen cabinets to be installed, the following Friday the library built-in cabinets to be installed. In between all that - a whole lot of painting, pulling joints, sanding, fixing and then c. l. e. a. n. i. n. g!!!crap debris were left between the two levels so when all the spot lights were being installed, the electricien had to take down the whole ceiling and this is just a bit of what came down.
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!!
18 comments:
You are so right about the perfect lighting. She looks beautiful... Love the toothless pic!
Oh I feel for you regarding your kitchen renovation. We just had some work done in our garage and that lead to a whole bunch of dust everywhere. I wonder if these workers have ever heard of Visqueen. I'm not looking forward to wiping down EVERYTHING in our garage. ;-)
Hope you're having a great weekend!
There's something about those toothless grins that always make me smile!!!Beautiful light on your sweet girl.
And that is your kitchen floor! ugh. I feel for you Wanda.
Hi Friend. My internet has been down due to storms, so I have been absent. I am catching up on the ones I have missed. I do not know how you are staying sane in all the construction. You are a good woman! The end result will certainly be worth it! Have a great day!
I'll say the light was just right!!! Love the coloring and the perfect soft light!!!!! Most of all...love the toothless little grin...so adorable!!
Oh, that light...and the range of expressions and emotions you captured! LOVE it!
AND Love that toothless grin....it changes them(the smile) just a bit when those teeth grow back in ~ what a moment to capture!
AND it gives new meaning to "talk to the hand"...substitute in one mighty cutesie footsie tootsie! :)
She's so pretty!
AND the mess??? Ack..thinking of you!
The lighting...perfect.
Dahlia...stunning.
The pictures...beautiful.
Your floor...OUCH!!!
Keep your eye on the prize.
luv u
me
Bacon and chocolate make everything good.
My house has been in remodel mode for many years now. We are 8 years into a 5 year project and I don't expect it to be done anytime soon.
THis is what happens when your husband is the remodeler in his spare time.
Sigh....
Wow!!! Those were incredible pics!!! I love your blog, very nice and your girls are just gorgeous!!!
You sure aren't kiddin' with the light. I just LOVED those shots of your beautiful girl...toothless and all. How adorable she is. I love that you bribe them. I don't with my kids...I usually give them the famous Mommy Eyebrow...but I think I'll try chocolate next time!
I would NOT trade places with you now...but when its done, well, now, that is another story. I just know its gonna be GORGEOUS!
I know everyone else said, but I am going to say it too.....OH MY WORD...that is the perfect light! I would camp out with my camera under that skylight:) Beautiful photos......and I love her half toothless grin! Some of my favorite photos of Nick were when he was missing his front teeth!!
You poor girl.... I don't know how you are living through this renovation.....but it will sure be worth it in the end. Keep the faith my friend...keep the faith!
xo,
Lisa
I LOVE the fourth shot --missing tooth and all! Her smile was just priceless. :)
Oooh! The 'right light' indeed! That first picture is awesome!! Love the toothy grin and the foot in the camera, too ;)
Lots going on at your house... please share 'after' pictures with us!!
Very nice photos that you took. The toothless one is perfect. :)
I remember just putting hardwood on our first home and I hated the mess that created. Can't imagine a whole new kitchen! Yikes! Almost done, almost done.
I love how you use 'chocolate' as motivation...
The pictures are beautiful!!
And the toothless grin pricless!!
Good luck with your kitchen...
I am sure it will turn out lovely!!!
I'll bet you can't wait for that kitchen to be done... and I *know* the Tongginator can't wait to lose her first tooth. Tell Miss Dahlia that she looks adorable.
The pictures are beyond stunning. Feet creep me out a little bit but hers are so sweet : ) How can you not love them?
yep, light is perfect. she's literally glowing. glad the reno is coming along. good luck with it all.
kind regards from miami,
carol and taylor
I love that you bribe her with chocolate! Ha ha. I just count on R's vanity these days...she loves to gaze upon her beauty as frequently as possible. Heh.
Sounds like your remodel is moving along (mess and all). I might trade places with you...for a lot of chocolate.
M.
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