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Entries from June 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010

popcorn flying: Belmont, NC photographer

Posted on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 06:18AM by Registered CommenterDavina in | Comments2 Comments

games.

In the middle of our photo shoot we decided it was time for a popcorn break...I'm not sure about how much of it actually got eaten since everyone was having so much fun trying to play catch with each piece of popcorn.

I had so much fun watching Michelle interact with her kids.  She's lighthearted and fun and goes with the flow of her kids' energy.  They are fun to watch and as you can see they have a fun time even with in the ordinary...and that's what's beautiful.

fun. LIFE.

 

mom and fun: belmont, nc family photographer

Posted on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 06:17AM by Registered CommenterDavina in | CommentsPost a Comment

fun times.

Some of my favorite images are the ones of parents having fun with and loving their children.  So...it comes as no surprise that I'm really in love with the interaction of these kids with their mom.

Jessica is a fantastic mom.  She knows that playing with her kids is a big part of what makes being a mom so fun.  When I talk to her about her family I can tell that there's nothing she loves more than being home with them and creating a safe place for them to rest, play, read, laugh, and be themselves.

real. LOVE.

Move it Monday: Summer fun.

Posted on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 06:16AM by Registered CommenterDavina in | Comments2 Comments

The American Council on Exercise is a great place to check out information about how to stay fit.  You can see it here.To keep kids moving, the American Council on Exercise suggests ten, fun fitness summer activities.

 

  1. Soccer This highly active game involving both agility and teamwork has grown increasingly popular in the U.S. in recent years. To keep kids injury free, be sure they are geared up in appropriate protective equipment, such as shin guards. Soccer players should also wear shoes with cleats or ribbed soles to prevent slipping.
  2. Martial arts With a variety of forms to choose from, martial arts are a great way to get kids involved in a sport that involves strength, coordination and mental discipline. Proper training and equipment to prevent injury are a must.
  3. Bike riding Bicycle riding is a fun activity for the whole family. Experts suggest children ride on sidewalks and paths until they are at least 10 years old, show good riding skills and are able to follow the rules of the road. Helmets, of course, are a necessity for both children and adults.
  4. Swimming Nothing beats splashing around a pool with friends, and swimming offers the benefits of a full-body workout for both young and old. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swimming lessons for children ages 4 and up, although classes are available for babies and toddlers as well.
  5. Basketball Whether it's a round of HORSE, a game of one on one, or a full-court competition, basketball is ideal for developing hand/eye coordination and teamwork. Encourage children under the age of seven to use a smaller foam or rubber ball, and lower the height of the basket if possible.
  6. Obstacle courses Challenge kids to use a variety of different skills by setting up an obstacle course at the park using playground equipment or other items, such as jump ropes, balls and cones.
  7. Dancing Whether your kids like ballet or hip-hop, dancing encourages them to be creative and move their bodies freely. For video arcade fans, an innovative new game challenges opponents to follow a dance routine while watching the video. Kids can spend time learning new moves while also getting a great workout.
  8. Board sports Whether snowboarding in the winter, surfing in the summer, or skateboarding year-round, kids love to be on the board. Injury risk, however, is higher for these sports. For both snowboarding and skateboarding, kids should wear helmets to prevent head injuries, and surfers or boogie-boarders should always be accompanied by an adult.
  9. Jumping rope Jumping rope is still a favorite on most playgrounds. Whether alone or in a group, jumping rope challenges both coordination and stamina.
  10. Ice-skating/inline-skating Ice-skating, inline-skating and hockey can be both fun and safe as long as appropriate protective gear such as a helmet, wrist guards and kneepads are worn. Hockey players should wear a helmet with foam lining and a full-face mask, a mouth guard, pads for shoulders, knees, elbows and shins, as well as gloves.

     

This week's challenge:  Get your kids outside playing/exercising for at least one hour every day.

the first tooth: charlotte, nc family photographer

Posted on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 07:30PM by Registered CommenterDavina | Comments1 Comment

it's happened.

Gracie has lost her first tooth.

That means she's officially growing up.

Not that I haven't known that already...I have.  It just means goodbye to all of the baby stuff.  The baby teeth are about the last thing linking me to the years of babyhood...and now we've moved on.

I love that we move on and still there's the feeling that I've lost a little something.

These years fly by and I want to be present in every second.  I want to live each one to the fullest and not look back and see all I missed.

For months Gracie's tooth has been loose.  She decided she was going to be in a race to lose it with her friend, Ben, and then I think she got kind of attached to it when he lost his tooth only days after the race was declared...

Almost everyday someone in our family would ask if they could wiggle it or pull it for her.  And she was always protective.  Always answering with a quick, "No!"  She would hide her mouth with her hand from any intruder that was hoping for a little tug on her forever loose tooth.

And then one morning it happened.  She bit her toast and there it was...not in her mouth anymore.

We all hurrayed and laughed and looked in the mirror with her.  It was one of those moments that I love when you're in a family.  Everyone is excited for the one person and it all makes the world feel good and happy and perfect.

Even though I want to protect that little child from moving on and past her baby teeth, the same way Gracie would hold her hand up to her mouth and protect her tooth that was hanging by a thread...I'm trading them in for the sweet memory of our family high fiving Gracie for a tooth that's finally fallen out....

and we're moving on, swiftly, with the current of life.

feeling. LOVE.

 

pink dancing: Belmont, NC family photographer

Posted on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 06:11PM by Registered CommenterDavina in | CommentsPost a Comment

 

sweet miss.

Dancing and twirling and laughing and jumping...and so much more.

I love that little kids have so much enthusiasm for everything.  There isn't one thing that goes by that isn't approached with at a minimum of endless excitement.

Grace is so happy and bubbly and all about dancing.  I loved the time I got to spend with her photographing her just being her...

twirling. LOVE.