Sunday, May 27, 2012

the sweet face of determination

the art of blowing up a balloon!

A couple of weeks ago, Lilah arrived home proclaiming with much awe that her friend could blow up a balloon!

Her question to me was whether she could do the same?

So of course I had to go poking around in the basement to come up with a balloon... which happened to be from a packet of leftovers from her 2nd birthday! She blew and blew and blew until she could blow no more. If nothing else, Lilah is as determined as a child will ever be. Thankfully her determination energy is channelled in a good way - otherwise this parenting gig would be much harder than she's made it for us! Anyway, her determination has paid off - she is now a qualified balloon blower and can be found at any given moment, blowing up her yellow "#2" balloon.

Today she asked me if it was possible that I could buy her some new balloons with #5 on them. I'm pretty sure we can work something out, especially since she's turning 5 in just TWO days!

I have to laugh at some of the crazy faces she pulls when blowing up that balloon!

the art of blowing up a balloon! the art of blowing up a balloon!

[ the flickr set is here ]

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16 comments:

  1. That first photo where she has her leg draped over the other so elegantly made me smile, Jill. Your daughter is quite the little lady my friend!

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  2. grace halliday28 May, 2012

    I too love her sitting with her legs crossed! 5 going on 15!!!

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  3. She is sooooooo darn cute! LOVE these photo's!
    God Bless,
    Diane

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  4. Omg, she is the cutest thing! And the photos are gorgeous, full of color and life. Beautiful!

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  5. Oh these are precious!!!!

    I love her determination and the fact she's having so much fun too! Priceless.

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  6. She is very much a little lady and growing so quickly! Such great photos of a simple moment.

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  7. LOVE everyone of these...oh my word! I think my favorite is the one of her with crossed legs, such a little lady.

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  8. Love all Lilah's expressions. She is way to cute for words. Hope you guys have a wonderful week:)

    Janice

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  9. Adorable! That first photo is perfect in every way.

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  10. OH my word those are some serious cute shoes!

    I have real trouble with balloon blowing my cheeks hurt when I blow them up. This girl has talent!

    lea
    xo

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  11. I love how she finds great joy in the everyday things in life, this is a gift unto itself!

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  12. I too love her determination...she is a beautiful young lady with a strong spirit that comes out in your photo's.

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  13. She is positively adorable... can't believe she's only 4 and so very poised! Even blowing up a balloon :)
    LOVE these, Jill. You are such a gifted photographer!

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  14. That geogous girlie of yours does not give up easily, does she?! I agree with Stefanie, I smiled at how poised and lady-like she looks in these shots. And I love her outfit and how it matches your pretty flowers.

    Gin =)

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  15. Jill, this series of her is SO ADORABLE!!!

    I love that in her face she is so determined, yet she is still crossing her legs like a perfect little lady!!

    Congrats on being this week's winner.....so well deserved!! You have really been rockin that camera.

    xoxo,

    Lisa

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