Dance in the {Sunshine}…

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Hubby and I took the girls to an apple orchard tonight – we promised the three Ls (Lacey, 5, Lyla, 2, and Lucia, 1) a tea party at sunset … little did they know it was really a treat for mommy and her camera. Sneaky, eh? 

Their tea party involved water and marshmellows – with a little bit of magic and some imagination, this can create one beautiful evening.

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The girls were dancing right before we left and I just loved watching them … sing, dance, and just be little girls …

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It’s in moments like this that I am reminded at how blessed I am … and my heart is full of love for these sweet, little girls. No accomplishment in life, no awards or monetary gain can compare to the feeling of being a mom …

I’m not just wiping noses and scraped knees. I’m not just tucking girls into bed every night because it’s part of the schedule. I’m not just creating memories with these girls every time we create a messy craft or bake cookies that burn and stick to the cookie sheet. As their mom, I am building and shaping their lives into little people … and I consider that a HUGE privilege.

 

I have more images from our tea party tonight … but I must wait and get to work … more to come later. 🙂

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by Gigi

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May 25, 2009 - 7:11 pm

Lynda Lu – The Love of the Lord is shining right through you into the hearts of those sweet girls He has blessed you with. You have grown into a wonderful mature child of our Lord. Bless you!

May 25, 2009 - 9:20 am

Nicolle Georgiev – This has to be one of the most beautiful pictures I’ve seen. Your commentary is also priceless. Absoultely precious 🙂

May 25, 2009 - 9:06 am

Carry Aultman – So precious, and incredibly beautiful. What a stunning family you have Gillian. Aren’t Moms just the luckiest people in the world? Such a privledge!

May 25, 2009 - 7:16 am

Alicia – You have such an eye for turning a simple moment into. . .magic. I think I can see fairies dancing in the background. =) I love your passion for your work and your family. I am SO happy I found you- I will be coming to you to capture every special moment/event in our lives.

May 24, 2009 - 10:21 pm

Michelle – Gillian, once again you have captured such an amazing moment in your children’s lives that they will look back on one day with joy at what a wonderful mom you are!! They are adorable in their matching dresses enjoying their very special tea party. I love the apple orchard. Where is it? I would love to take my girls. Thank you so much for reminding me that the title of “Mom” (with a capital “M”) which I have been blessed with truly is a privilege and to cherish all the nose wipings and poopy diaper changes!!!

May 24, 2009 - 10:08 pm

Mom – Gillian, you and Abby are such good parents. And you are one FANTASTIC mom… thank you for loving my granddaughters and for teaching them about what’s important in life! I love you and am so very blessed by you… xo

May 24, 2009 - 10:07 pm

Kristi – What adorable pictures of your little girls…they are way too cute!! It is so true what you wrote about being a mom…I consider it the best “job” in the world!!!

May 24, 2009 - 10:04 pm

Rose:) – Ahhhh so cute…I LUV LUV LUV LUV LUV these pics of your 3 Angels! Thank you for reminding me(at a weak moment)what I am worth as a Mom….I so am thankful for your Blog(I am addicted)!

May 24, 2009 - 10:02 pm

Sonya – Aaaawwwww. That is SO sweet! I love their faces in the first picture (Lacey is taking it so seriously 😉 Too cute! Totally understand your sentiments. Sometimes it’s hard to remember the awesome responsibility we have.

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