Feb 22

Our Autumn Family Photo Session

I got up early this morning to do a little writing and try to catch up on life before the rest of the house sprung to life.  I quietly crept out of bed, shimmied past the dog and sneaked into the bathroom. I kept the lights off and made my way to the coffee maker managing to adjust my vision and not stub my toe.  So far, so good.  But the second that cupboard door opened, sure enough I hear the patter of little feet on the cold tile floor.  Apparently coffee awakens the four year old soul as well.

Measured in the dark, the coffee this morning is was not exactly my best ever.  It’s funny how different life is in just four short years.  Back then, I would have never imagined  life today as I hear little voices in the background talking to Smelly Nelly (our cat) and reading tales of Fancy Nancy and fairy princesses.  I would have never realized what a luxury waking up early and having a few quite moments to yourself really is.  Although, I don’t think I would change it for the world.

Toward the end of October, I reminded myself that we need to preserve these moments just as we are, so we headed out into the crisp autumn air with my dear friend Kellie (of Hetler Photography).  It was just before Gretta’s fourth birthday.  Willa June had just pasted 18 months and I can still remember our spring time session with Gretta at that age.  Gretta was so much more cooperative.  But all the same, it was a moment, a memory, and I never want to forget these days.

So on this day, I’ll remember Gretta’s spunk and flowing pig tails. I’ll think back to how determined she was to be the best big sister and comfort Willa June’s unease. I’ll remember Willa’s stubborn disapproval of the entire day.   And those big blue eyes.  I don’t know where they came from but I love them.

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Photography: Hetler Photography

There’s a different memory and lesson to be learned from each day.  Some good, some bad.  I’m slowly learning to savor them all – from early morning coffee to a meltdown in an autumn wheat field.  This is our one and only life.

 

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