My child LOVES to dance. I signed her up for
gymnastics class, but I really need to find a dance class for her somewhere. These pictures were taken the other evening. Some of my favorite times are when I am sitting there taking pictures of Ella and Keith playing together. It was beautiful out that night and Ella had already taken a bath, gotten in her jammies and we just ate dinner. Earlier in the day, we had heard the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" from The Lion King. Every time we sang
Aweemoway, Aweemoway, Aweemoway, Ella jumped into a little groove. She was like a robot, right on cue.
She reminds me of a little
Flapper girl here below, with the ruffles on her jammies and the headband on her forehead.
But this last picture I am calling my BSM. Because no matter what she does, just the look of pure joy and happiness in her face melts my heart.
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ah ha! these are pure joy!! the whole series makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteAweemoway, Aweemoway, Aweemoway would get me going, too :)
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely series...made me smile..BIG!
Beautiful!I love the colors and the hair flying! Ella is just so adorable and happy! I love it! Makes me want to dance too...except that I can't dance! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comments on my blog tonight.
what a great series! i can almost hear the music...
ReplyDeleteLOVE the close up form above. It feels like I am there.
ReplyDeleteBreathtakingly beautiful. For a moment I was a child and singing the Lion King song myself, and in face, will now probably be singing it to myself the whole rest of today! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Joanna! These are so awesome! Her joy and exuberance and laughter is right there...she's such a fun kid! She does look like a little flapper girl, hehe! The one you picked as your BSM is great, but I think I love the first one even more!
ReplyDeleteThey really are all beautiful shots! :) I love the actions shots! I love seeing kids jump around and dance, it's just so cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
The colors are rich and vibrant. Very nice (and oh so fun).
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely precious! Pure fun!
ReplyDeleteShe is so stinkin' cute! I love all the shots, but that "flapper" image really makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteOh, you did such a great job capturing the moment. You can tell that girl has some moves. I am trying to decide whether to enroll my daughter in gymnastics or dance.
ReplyDeleteCute cute series of pictures. :) I love the kittie fairy on her dress with all the rainbow colors. It makes the perfect outfit for her dancing. I hope you are able to find someplace for her.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! these are priceless! how adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThose are really terrific shots! I love them all. Especially the flapper pic!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so wonderful but my favorite is the first one~ Too cute! I hope you got that on video too!
ReplyDeleteI SO LOVE the one before the last one. What sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteShe has got THE BEST expressions!
ReplyDeleteOh my Joanna...these are adorable!!! I love that flapper girl picture! How much fun that must have been to watch!
ReplyDeleteLooks like some great light for you too! That time of night...evening is my absolute FAVORITE time to shoot! The lighting is perfect! I love side lighting and back-lighting the most!
My dear, I think you have an unfair advantage with this BSM thing. I think it's impossible to get a bad shot of that kid! My 2yo has the same nightgowns--great for twirling!
ReplyDeletewow absolutely gorgeous. these are too good!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun series of shots! You captured her spirit and dancing perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteLook at her workin her groove!
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