Flower Girls

I admit, I didn't take a ton of pictures of the trip. So much going on and with three kids to chase it wasn't easy to have my honking camera out much.

But I did take a lot at the reception. Which was absolutely amazing. I can't even begin to explain how fabulous it was. There was not a detail missed and it was all just gorgeous. Every girl's fairy tale wedding.

The photos I took are, of course, mostly of my cute little flower girls.

So, here's some of the favorites. The first couple are upstairs after they first got ready, but before they got their little headpieces. All four of them (my three girls and my niece were the flower girls) were just in heaven when they saw the dresses and the baskets.

The rest of the pictures are taken outside around the house (Nate's bride's home...or I guess her parents' home) where the reception was held.

Me and my own little flower girls.

Me and my mom. (I know it's horribly out of focus, but I never have pictures of us together, so I'm posting it anyway...just pretend it's all artistic or something)

That's all for now.

Bria

Bria is 12 years old (!!!) and in her SECOND year of middle school. She is growing up into such a wonderful young woman, even though it's killing me to watch her childhood be left behind. She is enjoying school, unless you're talking about math, but her math tutor is helping her to at least understand why she has to do it. She gets up every morning at 6:00 to practice her violin and is beginning to play some really difficult stuff. She may tell you she hates it, but she loves it. I know this because a mom just knows these things. She doesn't feel that she has outgrown her American Girl Doll and loves her to pieces. She loves to read and has discovered that she really likes the fantasy genre. She is such a good girl who always tries to do what's right, help with her sisters and be a friend to everyone and I'm so thankful that she's my daughter.

Chloe

Chloe is in the fourth grade this year, and absolutely loves school. She is always bursting with things to tell me (consonant clusters! science discoveries! art projects! playground drama!) as soon as she gets off of the bus each day. She is always drawing or creating something and loves to write sweet notes to people about how much she loves them. She has really taken off on the piano, and can spend hours playing each day. She especially likes to compose her own little songs and is quite good at it, too. She loves to read books about cute little puppies or kitties and still plays with her vast collection of Littlest Pet Shops often, but her favorite thing in the entire world are her American Girl Dolls, Rebecca and Chelsea. They are pretty much inseperable. Chloe is always ready with a hug and a kiss and a kind word and is a joy to be around.

Sophia

6 years old and First Grader at last! Sophia is in love with school--everything about it. She loves riding the bus, doing work stations, recess, friends, and reading. Oh, and snack time. Can't forget that. She is such a delightful child, who is constantly telling us all of the hilarious thoughts that are running through her mind. She is so active that I can hardly keep up with her and is our first child to ever be interested in sports. She took up soccer this past summer, and is looking forward to doing it again when the snow melts. She would also love to do Karate, but since that probably won't happen, she finds solace in Super Mario Brothers. Don't let any of that fool you, though. She's also about as girly as any girl comes. She loves make-up, insists on wearing dresses and skirts to school every day, and loves Barbies and American Girl and dressing up. She started violin lessons this year and has masterd her Twinkles already, because she LOVES to practice. Almost as much as she loves Super Mario Brothers. She's such a fun kid who keeps me on my toes every minute!

30 comments:

Annette Lyon said...: I LOVE the pleats in the sleeves. So dang cute!; Mon Mar 30, 08:42:00 PM
Erin said...: Your girls are so preeeeety!

And yeah, the picture of you and your mom is beautifully artistic. I love it.; Mon Mar 30, 08:53:00 PM
Jake and Stephanie Perrin said...: Did someone make those dresses?? They are BEAUTIFUL!! :); Mon Mar 30, 09:10:00 PM
Heidi Ashworth said...: Your mom is gorgeous! I love the colors! I'm so totally into hot pink and black at the moment though the reason for that totally escapes me . . . I would be in heaven, too, if I got to wear one of those dresses. SO sweet!; Mon Mar 30, 09:12:00 PM
Loralee and the gang... said...: Those are the most precious little girls you have there. And you have such a talent for capturing those moments. The picture of you and your mom - super cool. . . I need one like that with me and my daughters!
:~D; Mon Mar 30, 09:41:00 PM
Hansonpatch said...: Everyone looks so lovely and your mom looks so young! Congrats on the new sister!; Mon Mar 30, 09:48:00 PM
Deb said...: They are beautiful and you look like a rockstar!; Mon Mar 30, 10:40:00 PM
Rachel said...: I love the dresses and always love the photos.; Mon Mar 30, 10:47:00 PM
Rae said...: Oh my goodness, Lara. The photos are breathtaking. I love the colors and I love your sweeties!!; Mon Mar 30, 10:48:00 PM
Kristina P. said...: These are stunning!; Mon Mar 30, 11:07:00 PM
Helena said...: Such beautiful pictures! And beautiful girls!; Mon Mar 30, 11:29:00 PM
Cynthia said...: Very nice! Looks like everyone had a great time and your girls are adorable in their dresses. The headpieces are especially beautiful. Glad all went well.; Mon Mar 30, 11:54:00 PM
Chandy said...: Such lovely ladies you all are! I love the colors chosen, the girls just worked them! Those dresses are to die for, I'd wear them!

Hello to your mom for me!; Tue Mar 31, 12:00:00 AM
Rebecca said...: What beautiful pictures of your girls!!! Looks like a fun weekend and a gorgeous wedding.; Tue Mar 31, 12:38:00 AM
Kazzy said...: Good looking ladies. Glad you had fun!; Tue Mar 31, 01:01:00 AM
UnseasonablyWarm said...: GORGEOUS pictures! I think my favorite is the one with Sophia holding the rose. Too adorable! I need to post the pics on my blog that you took of the evening (grrrrr) windy evening in Vegas. A fundraiser at work for art supplies has taken all my computer time. Well that, and staying up too late watching TiVo'd "Jeopardy" and "House" on a Monday night. Lol!; Tue Mar 31, 01:09:00 AM
LisAway said...: Wow, lovely! Beautiful little dresses on beautiful little girls! (you look great, too!); Tue Mar 31, 02:11:00 AM
Kate said...: How fun!! It looks like a beautiful wedding. I bet the girls loved getting all dressed up.; Tue Mar 31, 08:52:00 AM
Brooke said...: What beautiful pictures! The dresses are gorgeous as are the girls!; Tue Mar 31, 10:45:00 AM
Jack and Annie said...: Adorable! You all look so beautiful!; Tue Mar 31, 12:26:00 PM
rychelle said...: you all look great! what a fun experience for your girls.; Tue Mar 31, 12:38:00 PM
Hilary said...: Holy guacamole those girls are awful cute.
Fabu wedding, indeedy.; Tue Mar 31, 01:14:00 PM
Melanie J said...: These pictures kinda make me want to be a flower girl, too. Is that weird?; Tue Mar 31, 04:54:00 PM
Lynn said...: Oh, Lara, how I missed your wonderful blog while I was in California !

Darling to the max...those girls are the cream of the crop and you look fab...and what a pretty Mom you have !!!; Wed Apr 01, 10:59:00 AM
Cyndie said...: I've said it before, and I'll say it again ... Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful girls. (I think they take after their beautiful momma!); Wed Apr 01, 01:24:00 PM
Anne-Marie said...: Looks like it was a beautiful wedding. What a nice pic of you and your Mom even if it is out of focus.; Wed Apr 01, 04:10:00 PM
Maryann said...: Lara,

I love the pictures you took of the girls, your Mom and yourself. They are all adorable. I sure miss them give them all a huge hug from their Aunt Maryann :); Wed Apr 01, 10:42:00 PM
Lara said...: a beautiful family! that's all the art you need!; Fri Apr 03, 10:14:00 AM
Kim Skinner said...: such great pictures!; Sat Apr 04, 10:52:00 AM
Mommy Belle said...: Those are such beautiful pictures of such beautiful girls! I love looking at your pictures, you do such an awesome job!

How do you get such sharp pictures with the girls faces in perfect focus? I've been playing around with the focal point (I just blogged about it today), but my pictures still don't look as sharp as yours.

Thanks for sharing your blog and pictures! I still love reading your blog daily!; Tue Apr 28, 12:16:00 AM

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