so LAST MONTH was the second month of this new project a group of photographers have all begun together…a year of documenting the everyday details that remind us “kids were here” . i have fallen head over heels in love with this project and the incredible ladies in the the group. it has been such an eye opener for me, ya know, somedays…okay im not gonna lie MOST days, my house is a wreck, shoes here and there, toys EVERY-WHERE, as i am convinced we have more toys than toys r us, crumbs, dirty handprints, more toys and GLITTER…like a glitter trail throughout my house glitter in the lint trap of my dryer and as you will see even glitter outside our home, hahaha! But this project has already shown me, in one short month, to SEE past the mess and see the beauty within. it has taught me to appreciate that this beautiful mess is a true depiction of MY GIRLS, and our moments, our days filled with spilled watercolor paint, wet footprints after a rainstorm in the garage, a playroom THAT BREATHES of hours of barbies and little chefs…from an outsider looking in, its simply a peek into chaos or what a tornado hitting a toy store would look like ha, but to me…to US…ITS OUR MOMENTS echo’ed by laughter and giggles, and LOVE…its a true depiction of MY LIFE. i will have plenty of days ahead to have a clean house but my days of living amongst this “beautiful mess” are numbered.
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“look mommy we have sister sandcastles”
its hot in texas
what’s for dinner?
sticky fingers
runaway snow white
keeping with my footprints shot from last month 😉
mermaids, they do exist hahaha
after we drop off her sister we hang out in the car until its time for me to drop her off…she always leaves me little surprises
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LOVE this! Beautiful project. Great images!
I love the prettiness in your house and your images. I picture you walking around with a trail of fairy dust just sprinkling beauty everywhere! The first three images are my favorite. So many happy memories!
So light and airy, love the feel of these! Love the barbies in the bath and that beach shot is perfect… makes me crave some beach time!
Shalonda..that beach image..amazing! Runaway Snow White cracked me up!! Love that!!
Shalonda these are just breathtaking! Runaway Snow White?! So awesome. One of my faves is the rubber bands hanging from the straw wrapper. This is SO how my care looks! That first image is amazing! I’m jealous of your beach photos! Love this post.
Shalonda! Oh, I love that Snow White image so much! It makes me realize how much this project highlights children’s creativity and imagination. Your images are absolutely wonderful!!! Glad to get to know you with this project! xo
I LOVE this post Shalonda! The image of the doll rollerskating is awesome and the beach footprints are to die for! Great work!
The footprints?? Awesome. Love them all shalonda. Snow White on skates is pretty funny. Xo
Awww…sister sandcastles! These are all so, so good Shalonda. I have always been such a big fan, and I love seeing this glimpse of your wonderful life. XO
This is possibly the most perfect idea for a photography project. Now I keep seeing little things in my own home that reminds me my kids have been there! You’ve capture so many beautiful details and as always your photography is so effortlessly beautiful! ^_^
that runaway snow white made me laugh, and I love that your house clearly shows “girls were here” :)those sister sand castles are just the sweetest! beautiful work! ♥
dirty hands on the fridge……reminds me of my home. Theres nothing those sticky fingers haven’t touched. <3
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