Sunday, April 3, 2011

365 Love Letters Week 13

I'm starting to take this picture-taking thing a little too seriously. I hurry home from work to get her ready, then we head out to a fun location to snap some shots. I either come home in a really good mood for capturing some of my new favorite photos, or a bad mood because something went wrong. Not unlike my husband's moods based on his team winning or losing a game. I keep telling myself it's all for fun but I always try too hard to be so good at everything--I think there's some advice in this experience somewhere. Actually Day 91's advice came after a tough evening of trying to get the perfect shot. It's probably my favorite letter to her this week, but Day 87 is probably my favorite photo.

Once again, there's a giveaway at the end of this post. My treat this week
Plush Blue Whale Skirt c/o Jilly Bo Billy Boutique
Headband c/o Elle Belle's Boutique Room Seven Dawn Dress c/o Jilly Billy Boutique
Pink Bohemian Dress: Goodwill $2

Have I mentioned my addition to Etsy? I'm constantly looking for deals and I'm going to share what I find with you and try to bring you a weekly giveaway/feature on my 365 posts. Yesterday I found AJ and Bella Designs, a shop that sells crocheted Mary Jane slippers for $5! I ordered some in yellow and white to match Lil' J's Easter dress.  
Everyone who comments on this post before next week's 365 post goes up, will be entered to win their own little pair. I'll announce the winner on my Facebook page. Good luck!

47 remarks:

Lindsay said...

Oh my gosh your daughter is such the fashionista! It's too cute to even handle!

honeycherry18 said...

As always, beautiful pics!

rose white said...

So cute and adorable!

Cristi C said...

Adorable slippers! I have an Etsy addiction too. You can't beat handmade! And it's wonderful to support small business. <3

Kristina said...

Adorable shoes! I haven't liked many of the crocheted shoes I've found for babies because they seem so chunky, but these are really, really cute!

Kelly said...

You are so creative! Lil' J is going to love this when she is older.

By the way, I totally fell for your April Fools joke! Haha, I'm so gulible!! I have baby fever, so I actually found myself a little jealous after reading it :)

Double Duty Mommy said...

I LOVE the balloon picture!

Hailstorm said...

I love seeing these every week. It inspires me to do something similar when I have a baby.

Abby said...

Those are so cute. I wonder if they stay on?

toi said...

Like 91, because of her open heart warming smile. I wish my child will have a beautiful smile like Lil J's.

I am getting addicted to etsy, but I am not very good how to move myself around it, glad you are going to bring us some weekly features on our 365 posts :).

Jennifer said...

Day 88 is my favorite advice and I can't pick a favorite photo.

LiciaLee said...

My FAVE is the balloon pic. That is fabulous. :D She is so cute as always

Kimberly said...

OMG - Day 87 is Adorable! You are so creative!

JasmineRJohnson said...

I absolutely love these... We have so many pictures of our son from birth to present that I need to do something with besides letting them sit on Picasa. I'm 13 weeks late in the challenge, but you make me want to start doing them now haha!

Can't wait to see more!

Mama Violet said...

Adorabe!

Mrs. K said...

These photos are adorable. I agree with you that Day 87 is the best although all of them are great. She is too cute.

Camjay said...

LOVE 87-89!!

Traci said...

I love those booties, way cute!

Natalia said...

I'm heading over to Bella Boo to buy some of those right now... is it wrong to go online shopping on the Sabbath if I know the shop owner is not going to be forced to start working due to me placing an order?

Kathryn said...

I love the picture of her holding the balloons!!

Sharon said...

Those are so cute. I knit have made number baby socks. If you every want a pair of baby socks a specific color, just let me know. I can take pictures of patterns that I use and you can choose the pattern and colors. This would be free of course because if I charge a fee, it would cease to be fun.

Beth said...

Your photos really are insanely good! I did project 365 a year or so ago and for me it was never about getting the perfect photo, just about getting it done, but yours are truly beautiful!

nannysarah said...

Aww all of them are soooo cute!! Day 90 is my fav! :)

Rachael said...

I have an etsy addiction too. My problem is that I want to try to make everything that the people are selling and they never turn out as well. I just ending up buying in the long run.

Steff said...

The picture for 87 is PERFECT. It's so adorable!

YUMMommy said...

Aww..she looks so cute sitting in the chair like a big girl and holding on to her balloons!!

Annemarie said...

Your little girl is so adorable! I have a 9 month old little girl and we just got her Easter dress this weekend, now I am seriously considering getting a pair of those crocheted slippers!

Myla's mommy said...

Your daughter is too cute! I laughed at the picture of her chubby fingers in the water bowl! I wanted to do this for my daughter however I am not as talented with picture taking as you are : )

Celeste said...

the Day 91 picture -- oh my goodness. GORGEOUS!!!

Margie Martinez said...

Keep up the great work with your pictures! and I love those slippers!

Quiana said...

LOVE the balloons shot!I have to ask: does hubby help you get baby and props into position? I'm trying to picture you carrying everything alone!

melifaif said...

I truly adore the photos and life lessons...you may have found "your thang!" They are inspirational, funny and just lovely. Lil J's hair is getting long...and do I see light brown hair????

One Southern Girl said...

I love your Love Letters to Lil' J. They look fantastic. You are a great photographer and you have a lovely subject! :*)....

Tasha said...

You are an expert finder of cute things!!!

Brandy A said...

I love your dedication to taking pictures! I think Lil J will love what you are doing for her when she gets older!

Marty Wallace said...

How adorable! I'm a newbie to your blog and have really enjoyed perusing! Love your photos and the way you write.
Keep up the great work!

Yami, Mike and Baby said...

Lil J will definitely be able to appreciate the time and effort that you put into this project, not to mention the love!

Wendy* said...

You definitely have that "eye"...that balloon picture is THE CUTEST thing I've ever seen.

Mrs. Robinson :) said...

She is such a beautiful little princess!

Lisbeth said...

Lovin' the cute shoes :)

Georges said...

You're daughter is super sweet! Love those Mary Janes and I think I just may be heading over now to pick up a pair for my niece. Thanks for the tip!

Tanya
leimomi24atgmaildotcom

Yami, Mike and Baby said...

Lil J will definitely be able to appreciate the time and effort that you put into this project, not to mention the love!

Marty Wallace said...

How adorable! I'm a newbie to your blog and have really enjoyed perusing! Love your photos and the way you write.
Keep up the great work!

Myla's mommy said...

Your daughter is too cute! I laughed at the picture of her chubby fingers in the water bowl! I wanted to do this for my daughter however I am not as talented with picture taking as you are : )

JasmineRJohnson said...

I absolutely love these... We have so many pictures of our son from birth to present that I need to do something with besides letting them sit on Picasa. I'm 13 weeks late in the challenge, but you make me want to start doing them now haha!

Can't wait to see more!

LiciaLee said...

My FAVE is the balloon pic. That is fabulous. :D She is so cute as always

Cristi C said...

Adorable slippers! I have an Etsy addiction too. You can't beat handmade! And it's wonderful to support small business. <3