When did it happen?
When did she get so tall? So graceful? So grown-up?
I’ve been watching. Paying attention. Soaking up every second so as to not miss a one, but it still happened. She has grown tall and lovely and graceful and I am left wondering. During which of the seconds when I blinked did she made the leap?
And while my eyes glow with gladness over the young lady she is becoming, my heart is overjoyed to note that she hasn’t outgrown her childlike whimsy for pairing stripey tights with hiking shoes and tutus.
If only life could be lived without blinking…
“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.”
~Elizabeth Lawrence
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Oh, she looks so beautiful! This is a great shot….Peace - D
September 21st, 2008 at 10:56 pm
what a whimsical sense of style
Gorgeous shot.
Happy Monday
September 22nd, 2008 at 5:39 am
Beautiful! She is growing up for sure. (sniff sniff)
September 22nd, 2008 at 6:25 am
they do it while they sleep and go to the bathroom. I’m serious. I’ve watched Sam go into the bathroom and come out looking older….
*huggles* she’s a beautiful girl!!
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:53 am
Oh my goodness! She does look so tall an elegant. And beautiful…so beautiful. It really does happen in the blink of an eye. wow.
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:41 am
Lovely picture. Her tights and pink tutu look good together and her pose is just right for the picture. She certainly does look tall and elegant and growing up too.
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:44 am
It’s hard not to be amazed at how special Jacqui is— Stunning — simply stunning!
By the way, I have something for you over at my site—
I just knew you “needed” another award! LOL!
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:56 am
Perfect combination. A tutu and stripey socks. I love it.
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:01 am
Le sigh-it all happens way too quickly. They really personify time flying….
Andrew likes wearing his underwear over his pull-ups & pants. Go figure. Gotta love a kids sense of style!
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:29 am
That’s exactly like something my little one would wear. I love how their spirits at this age because it soon disappears.
September 22nd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Beautiful.
September 22nd, 2008 at 1:01 pm
It is scary how time slips by….blinking or not! This one’s got a great sense of style. Nice shot.
September 22nd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
What a delightful combination of co-ordinated colours! Makes for a wonderful combination. One day soon I shall figure out how to copy that button and then I may join in.
Mind you I said that about the ‘picky eaters’ club and I’ve still not quite managed to get around to that one either. I think my middle name should be changed to a P for Procrastinator. {Please don’t say P for Pillock!]
Cheers
September 22nd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
What an adorable pose…she looks so confident and the lighting is perfect for such a shot!
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Oh, if only for the blinking.
They do grow with such bittersweet speed sometimes.
Love the tights!
September 22nd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
They do grow up so quickly, almost too quickly, some days.
That is a sweet photo of a gorgeous girl.
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:22 am
I lvoe this post to the very bottom of my toes and back.
thank you!
September 23rd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I meant to say, “love”….I need to quit blinking apparently. LOL
September 23rd, 2008 at 2:52 pm
You’re not kidding. Lived without blinking.
She is delightful.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:00 pm
That was my first thought when I saw her picture. “Woah! She is getting tall!” She is so beautiful. I love the picture.
September 24th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
She is such a beauty, Michelle. She really is growing up so quickly. I feel the same way about my girls.
Jen
September 24th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
What a great shot! She’s beautiful, and I love her sense of style too
September 25th, 2008 at 5:00 am
I love this picture! What a beautiful picture to go with such a heart felt post. Thank you for writing things I feel, but could never put into words.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Oh that is too sweet — and those are some awesome tights!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Living without blinking. I like that. I know what you mean. My Liv is almost as tall as me. Thank goodness she still likes to cuddle and share little girl giggles with me.
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:25 am