roses and hats

I'm gearing up for some photography with the theme of "hats." Last time I attempted a hat shot with Hannah Claire she wasn't feeling so well and was all tears. It was pretty cloudy Wednesday, but I took some potted silk roses outside with me to try to brighten things up. It was pretty cool and little Miss wasn't so happy about having her bare piggies on cold bricks. I got her to smile by spinning myself around in circles and dancing. That always makes her laugh out loud. Unfortunately, spinning in circles makes Mama dizzy. Kinda hard to quickly get the focus just right on just the right spot when your head is still spinning! I don't think any of the hat shots are THE SHOT because they are kinda grainy and that hat just looks too big and floppy on her, so I'll keep trying. Hannah won't keep a hat on for long, so that makes the hat assignment even more difficult!


Mama, you look so silly dancing in circles in the yard all by yourself.


floppy hat about ready to be thrown on the ground


Aaaa! That mulch looks tasty.


crawling away from the photo shoot


You, pick me up and take me back inside for some lunch.

We're enjoying watching Hannah mimic us. She's starting to initiate play like peek-a-boo. She'll lift up her shirt or dress and cover part of her face, and then pull it back down with a big grin on her face. Good stuff!