I need you before I'm too old
To have and to hold
To walk with you and watch you grow
And know that you're blessed.
Blessed
Elton John
I cannot believe it's been a week since I got together with the CQ ladies for brunch and good old adult conversations at Alpha Cafe. Afterwards we decided to take a quick shortcut through the park on the way home so we can sneak in a few mom and daughter shots of my friend Nochele and her toddler Cayla.
Cayla is a cutiepatootie with the biggest gap-toothed grin and the most adorable laugh. And she's fascinated by everything! I'm jealous at how she can look at a leaf and think that it's the most interesting thing in the world! She was particularly smitten by the flowers and flower-picked her way through the quick and impromptu session. It was a joy just watching and clicking, or occasionally bribing her with a flower to look my way.
Littles, with all their wonder and seemingly boundless energy, are rays of sunshine wrapped in tiny jumpers and toddler sneakers. They really are.
A few shots from that day.
“A Wasn’t just isn't. He just isn't present.
But you…
You ARE YOU!
And, now isn't that pleasant!
-- Dr. Seuss
Happy Birthday to You!
Spent a wintry Friday afternoon with this darling little girl and mommy at one of the Zoo Coffees in the city. Zoo Coffee has this theme going on, with horses and life-size giraffes as cafe decor, indoors and out. It's something to look at, really. They also serve pretty good comfort food and the usual waffles and coffee. When I arrived, there was a film crew taping on the top floor, but they were wrapping up so Sophie, Mommy and I were the first ones to get to our spots as soon as the crew left.
I first met Sophie when she was just half a year old, and now she's two and I can barely keep up with her. Mommy wanted photos to mark the start of the year for Sophie so when she messaged me about doing it at Zoo Coffee, I was all for it. Sophie is so easy on the camera and her smile is just infectious. And that energy! I'd give an arm and a foot for an ounce of the energy she has.
Photographing her and mom brought back all sorts of feels for me too. Shooting moms and littles is so much fun, especially when I scan through my camera and see all the adorableness in each snap. And because mom is a good friend of mine (she makes the best cakes in CQ, hands down) it felt natural, like I was just meeting a friend (and a half!) for afternoon coffee (or hot coco for me!).
Looking forward to more of moments like these all over this beautiful city.
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