10 sentiments shared

Happy girl, happy day.

Well I feel like I’ve been swallowed whole in the pre-Christmas, post-move mahem and have so many posts waiting to write to catch up.

I’ll start with Ivish on her big day..sorry these are all closeups and none of the actual event. I wasn’t remotely inspired to capture the background of boxes and destruction that was our house on the 12th.

Doesn’t she look so happy in her princess frock. As soon as I saw those dresses lined up at the store, I took a step back, knowing there was no way I could purchase something so Ava. Not yet. And then I thought it’s just what Ava would have picked out as a present for Ivy and it made it okay. When I look at these photos and see her face and remember how much the little girls at kindy oooh’d and ahhhh’d when she walked in, I’m so glad I ignored the butterflies in my tummy. It’s not often I can.

(With Ava’s Belle and Boo brooch, going to kindy).

I wanted to show you this photo, as soon as I saw it I thought of Ava’s beach photo..they just have the same look and you get to see how similar their features are. It’s such a treat to see glimpses of Ava in Ivy. I can’t imagine the hole being any bigger but without Ivy, it would certainly be blacker on more days.

Sheye x

1. clinka says:

   beautiful blog, beautiful mummy, beautiful girls.
   all the best for the holiday season.
   jbxo

   
2. AL says:

   How divine to see Ivy on her special day! She is so beautiful too, just like Ava. God bless and Merry Christmas.

   
3. Emma-Kate says:

   Sheye,
   The photo of Ivy wearing Ava’s brooch is so so gorgeous. There’s just something about it that makes me keep going back for another look. No matter where Ivy is she has Ava with and watching over her I have no doubt but that little brooch on her party dress just melts my heart.

   
4. Tanya says:

   Just beautiful Sheye… Ava would definitely approve :) xx

   
5. Sussanah says:

   that screwed up face of joy is simply wonderful, when do we lose that ability to just screw up our faces in absoulte joy?

   That’s the things I love most about your photos, that you capture those moments of childlike joy.

   Let’s you me and Jen screw up our faces and laugh like that when I’m down in January. It won’t be as pretty as Ivy and probably alot more wrinkly, but I just love the idea of it.

   xxx

   
6. Kaz says:

   Oh Sheye..Isnt Ivy just busting with joy.She looks adorable .Thanks for sharing.The likeness between Ivy and Ava as shown in the last 2 pics is amazing .Luv Kaz xoxox

   
7. Ariana says:

   She is so cute and I love sussanah’s comment about the joyous scrunched up face. It’s so true.

   You are so good at capturing that joy in childhood. I love your photos. I love Ivy’s little dress. She’s getting so big!

   
8. Melinda says:

   How lovely. Tears in my eyes and down my cheeks. Ivy is a beauty, just like her sister.

   
9. pakosta says:

   sheye,
   i am so glad you got that dress for ivy, it’s divine on her!
   and my goodness, she looks so so much like ava……it’s amazing.
   truly two of the most gorgeous girls i have ever seen……
   thanks for sharing.
   tara

   
10. Anonymous says:

    Just beautiful…..