Sunday, November 03, 2013

44/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Che: a single moment and there he is; the teenager.
Poet: hiding under her new hat, looking very "little house"

I got a bit of a shock when I saw this photo of Che on the screen. So long-limbed, his features more defined. I think he's almost outgrown this space.

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I always love a portrait framed by a doorway and this one is perfect / a sweet gaze accompanied by a precious conversation between mother and daughter / a portrait of a room - Bella and Gabby are surrounded by beauty / the sweetest (and most accomplished) butterfly catcher I know / and golden happiness - just look at all that autumnal goodness.







36 COMMENTS

  1. My boys have grown just lately - it's so alarming. One minute huge turn ups, the next I can see the tops of their socks. The button isn't there to add yet... lou x

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  2. gorgeous is that brick wall background.
    and those children. .
    lovely, as always!

    x

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  3. It is so bittersweet to watch the little ones turn into big ones. As a mother we want them to grow big and strong, yet we grieve our lost babies. I am thankful for your reminders to document along the way!

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  4. i look at pictures of Lily from when we first started this project and i cannot believe how much she has grown in less than a year. then i look at myself and i too have grown

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  5. It is so bittersweet, as we see them age before us. Please just wait for me a little while, small ones - I've got growing to do, too. Beautiful images of your babes as ever. Holly.x

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  6. They really do just grow before your eyes. Once a baby, then a toddler....please slow down! Your captures are perfect as always Jodi. I adore Poet's beautiful sunny hat. Have a happy weekend. Melinda x

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  7. Yes this year I've really noticed the passage of time through my photos - I started the year with a small babe and I now have an increasingly independent toddler. It's amazing, exciting, and terrifying all at the same time. x

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  8. Wow Che, you're giving your mama a scare. Slow down!! I think our children may grow quicker than our hearts are ready for!

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  9. It's the regular, annual celebrations that make me stop and think about my babies and how they were this time last year, last Halloween (and how far we've come as a family, too).

    Love little Poet this week. That wall is the perfect backdrop.

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  10. They grow up so quickly don't they? I have found myself hugging Toddler C tighter and tighter, trying to hold onto the little bit of baby that is left in him.

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  11. Lovely portraits! :-)

    http://tinajoathome.com/

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  12. I'd definitely be re-thinking Che's presence in this space now that he is older (but I'm a bit of a worrier like that, and I keep my girls locked off the public sphere). Worth considering though.

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  13. love the mood created in Che's portrait. Gorgeous!

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  14. Before I even read your comment, I thought the same - you can see the teenage Che. They grow so fast xx

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  15. Oh yes, Che has teenager written all over him here. Thank you for replying to my question regarding printing. I think I will do the same and have a few printed at the same time. x

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    1. I wonder if we could share the postage? I'll chat to them and see what they say x

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    2. That sounds like a fantastic idea! x

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  16. Oh my Che has certainly grown lots looking at him in this photo. Love Poet's sweet little hat. x

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  17. I know, right? I get these glimmers when I look at my girl and there glances back with the face of a lady. I think she's three! She's too young for this!

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  18. I know what you mean! In fact, the photograph of my four year old this week gave me a glimpse of the teenager he will be. Beautiful photos, and I hope you keep photographing Che for a bit longer for the 52 portrait series!

    http://www.kympiez.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/4452.html

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    1. I'll definitely finish the year with Che's portraits but for 2014...I'm not so sure x

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  19. those glimpses you get stop you don't they. The teen to come....oh!

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  20. Sweet! It is scary how quickly they seem to grow up.

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  21. Oh my he has grown up! And sweet Poet in her floral hat...divine xx

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  22. Ahhh, those little flash forwards are a little scary aren't they? But the good thing is that they do teach you to appreciate the NOW.
    Poet has the most amazing collection of hats and beanies. x

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  23. They're both amazing portraits - it must be quite daunting seeing them grow up through this project, right before your eyes xx

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  24. Hi Jodi. Not much of a commenter these days, but oh my, I TOTALLY see a shift in Che with this portrait. Hope your well. Much love. Jade x

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  25. Hello Jodi, another batch of sweet photos. Your little ones are growing so fast. I am sure your trip to Bali was such an amazing experience for them. It looked like a very nice time. Your photos and writing of the trip made me yearn for some travel myself. Our little guy was born 2 months ago and I am finally getting around to joining up with the 52 week project. So excited, thanks for this great idea!

    All the best, Lissa

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  26. Jodi, I feel the same way about my 4 year old boys - for a split second here and there I see them at age 14. How could that be happening already?!

    Love Poet's Little House bonnet!

    xo
    cortnie

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  27. I just realized I'm like the only Chinese joining in this project! Or am I? :)

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  28. oh my he has grown quite alot,
    Thank you for making us on off your favorites for the week.

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  29. So sweet, little Poet the bonnet wearing prairie girl! Che does look so grown up! I wonder what I will do when my Elias is so grown looking!?

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  30. Such beautiful images, they do look so grown up! xx

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  31. I haven't got around to visiting or posting for a while and its just amazing to see how much they've grown up.

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