“ Of all the means of expression, photography is the only one
that fixes forever the precise and transitory instant.”

Henri Cartier Bresson “ The Decisive Moment”, 1952

Friday, January 1, 2016

You are 2 Years and 7 Months!

My Plan was to write an entire letter to you both. Actually, I wrote two letters. One for you, Nate and One for Ally Jo. Each letter is quite long.

In the letter, I explained how you have touched our hearts! All of the wonderful things you said and did this year to make 2015 an absolute joy for both Mommy & Daddy. I have the letter saved in my journal. I do write you both often.

This photo shoot went well. We shot this at Sagamore Hill. I just could not get "THE SHOT",  It was hard to do the Mom & Photographer thing on the hike and although, I thought some of them look great..."THE SHOT" became nearly impossible.






 OH... that one little piece of hairrrrrrrr....















What I was aiming for (as always) is the "SHOT" that really truly captivates the essence of your personalities! I shoot until I get one every time I take the camera out. Indeed, I needed to get you both in the car and pack it in.  It was not until we left and went to the supermarket did the authentic dynamic of our life together truly arise. There in the parking lot I ran to grab my camera in the front seat. I did not have time to fuss with my settings or grab the "perfect lens".... I just ran with it and hoped for the best!  This is what true photojournalism is.. Capturing the moment. I was grateful to get it.



 And so here is how it started.. in the parking lot!











Almost... !










I love you MORE..

 Oh What Fun! This is the fundamental authenticity of life with you both!



WHo is your best friend.. Ally JO???? Nate Dawg and Mommy and Daddy and Buzios and Nate...


 Woo Hoo... OR "Ready , Set , Go.. Mommy" TA DAAAAAAAAAAA








More importantly, I am overwhelmingly grateful to have you both in my life.  Daddy feels the same! You make Mommy and Daddy's world a better place to live in because you are a part of it... I have so much to tell you both. It is in my letter! For now, I will just Thank God for you and tell you.. that there is truly no greater love.



Nate,
You melt our hearts. You are 3 feet tall and 37 pounds and I carry you still. There are no words to describe our love for you.

Ally Jo,  Most of things I want to tell you are in my letter.
You are my angel from heaven. I dreamt of you. We love you immensely.
note: You are 35 pounds and 3 feet tall.