Wednesday, June 18, 2008

June 19, 2008

June 17, 1999. I became a mom for the first time, and learned what the words enamored, enthralled, and in love truly meant. I was completely enamored by her big, gorgeous eyes and her gummy little grin, enthralled by her every movement, every little thing I watched her learn or concept I watched her grasp. It was so awesome watching her exploring and observing her world. And, 9 years later, I find myself still in awe of her, of watching her learn things like how to ride a bike (3 days later, she's zipping up and down driveways, and doing donuts in our huge cul-de-sac). And in love. I am more in love with this child than I ever thought I could be-I love her sensitivity, her perseverance, her determination to complete goals. 9 years ago, this wonderful little part of me gave me the best gift she ever could have-she made me a mom.

Happy birthday, Tigger. I adore you.



A few shots of Kym learning to ride her bike:


Look! No training wheels!


All taken with 85mm.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to her!!! I love that shot of her especially the processing on the second version!!!
Cari

Chell said...

Oh Happy B-Day to her, and what a sweet post you wrote!!

Rheagan Leatherwood said...

HAppy Birthday! I love you so much my sweetheart.

Aunt Missa

Bobbi said...

Happy Bday to your beautiful daughter! I just love that second play Jenn. The perspective on your bike shots are great.

So glad to have you back!

pat said...

Jenn, love the pp-ing in that second shot. The muted colors really help focus the attention on her face. Cute girl!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter! She is adorable!

Reds said...

What a sweet post!! Happy birthday!!

Val said...

These are so beautiful. I hope she sees this post! your text brought a tear to my eye. Just beautiful

Michelle said...

happy birthday! what an adorable daughter you have. and your journaling is so sweet.

April said...

love those..i love the 2nd one so much!! great shots. and happy birthday to her!

Becky said...

Happy Birthday, Kym! What a sweet tribute to her.

Angela2932 said...

Sweet journaling. Happy birthday! And I really like how you pp'd the 2nd one!

Sandra Collins said...

love the processing on the second dhot

♥ Amy said...

Love the angles and the serious face in that first one. Happy Birthday to your girl!

Sharon said...

Happy Birthday!