Snapping Jem

Like many other Moms out there, I have loads of photos of my kids. I love taking photos, and always have my camera handy. I'm currently on a mission to get our photos sorted, categorised and into frames. Last night I started on a trip down memory lane and as I went through each photo, I found that I could remember taking every one of them and, in remembering, I was transported back to the happy, amazing or funny moment it was taken. I have loads of favourites and it's going to be tough choosing which ones I want to print and frame.

Two weekends ago, when we were at the Rolling M Ranch in Winterton, I managed to snap this one and it's definitely a favourite...

While we were kitting out the kids, getting them ready to go horse riding, J ambled over to this mommy dog, with her too-big hat on her head, and ever so casually placed her arm over the dog's back. Mommy dog looked at her, and with some kind of unspoken agreement between the two of them, they wandered off. I watched them for what felt like ages, my heart filled with emotion, amazed at how much my little girl has grown. I grabbed the camera, snapped the photo and was relieved to see how beautifully it came out. It captures the essence of J - soft and beautiful, adventurous and self-assured. With her sparkling blue eyes and her unkempt blonde hair, she captures the hearts of all who meet her. She's so very chilled, but terribly stubborn. She's confident and cheeky and totally fearless. When she smiles, her whole face lights up. J calls everyone her friend, she gives the tightest squeezes, and holds my heart in a vice as I'm left wishing that I could spend so much more time with her.

I love you my little Jemma Roo
xx