Per the suggestion of a friend. Since the 52 portraits on my site have the 'Benjamin Button' effect, as they put it. Here are the monthly 'bests' (in my opinion) in a collage. Amazing how fast they grow. A little Friday bonus to the 52 portraits! Enjoy!
Can't wait to see what 2015 has to bring!
A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2015'
The many faces of Soren P. I think this will be our theme of this year's 52. A third year calls for a theme, don't you think? Happy New year everyone!! Here's to 2015 and all that it will bring!
Even typing that word is liberating.
I've had a lot of discussions about this lately. Vulnerability.
Brené Brown, a research professor, discusses this in detail in several videos (found here and here - the video above is about empathy, it will give you an idea of what your getting into - not to mention brilliant). A friend introduced me to her (thank you, you know who you are...).
Honestly - the first video through, I wanted to scream 'get out of my head!' thinking I was absolutely in line with this train of thought. My family notoriously criticizes me for wearing my heart on my sleeve - being too honest and open (another word for vulnerable in my opinion). Which made me think instantly - wow! aren't I whole-hearted and on the path to happiness?! Ha!
Eh! Wrong! Then I realized maybe I haven't been in all my relationships. More specifically, budding ones. What am I so afraid of? Why are things so different all of a sudden? Now, granted - not all of them have been like this, just a few. But still, this change in my behavior is alarming to me.
It's like this little voice in the back of my head guiltily saying 'don't be vulnerable - don't be whole-hearted' like I am not 'worthy'. But here's the thing. I am. We all are. And 2015 - you are in for a whole lot of worthy vulnerability, because if there is one thing I am committed to being for myself and my son - it's whole-hearted.
Happy New Year everyone. Cheers to Vulnerability 2015. (which is part of courage and worthiness, leading to happiness and a whole hearted life... yadda, yadda - follow the links and do the homework. You'll be glad you did)
A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'
ear 2 of the 52 portraits complete!!! (sorry so late). Freezing this day, but we couldn't take being trapped in doors anymore so we bundled up and went exploring New Year's Eve. I can't get over how much older he looks in comparison to 01 of this year. The cliche 'it goes so quickly' is SO true. Love you bubs. Cheers to 52 portraits of 2015!
A portrait a week of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014'
To say we had a great time in St Louis would be a gross understatement. Soren had a blast at his Grandpa and Mimi's exploring the land. Of course until it got 'too cold, momma!'. I adore my family and it's great seeing Soren love up on everyone and be as excited as I am. 52 soon to come! Happy Holidays everyone!