The world’s cutest flower girl
Yesterday I officially became old. At least that’s the way it felt as I watched my little girl walk down the aisle as a flower girl for my cousin Jenene’s wedding. It was such a beautiful day and Ella did such a great job! I was so proud of her. I think I’m actually going to rent her out as a professional flower girl. Her and my cousin Elin’s son, Liam (who was the ring bearer), were just absolutely perfect in their roles. Not that we were at all biased : ) Here’s some (or lots) of the pictures that I took of the day.
Jenene and Ella before the ceremony
Ella had her hair done professionally for the very first time and she was SOOOOO proud of it! I heard a number of times during the evening “Boy, Steph sure did a good job on my hair!” The dress was courtesy of my lovely mother who sewed it for her!
Here they are right before the ceremony. I love the look on Ella’s face. Kind of coy…
From the minute Liam and Ella got to the reception hall, Ella was demanding to dance with him. He took his role very seriously and obliged her every whim. I suppose it helps that he has two sisters who make him dance with them. : ) This is one of my favorite pictures of them.
Same picture with a different effect (I’ve been playing with my pictures in Picnik…LOVE IT!!!)
“COME, Liam, let’s dance!!!”
…and they did!
And when he wouldn’t dance with her, she danced by herself.
While we waited for the photographer to be ready for the kids, I posed them and took my own pictures. They were FABULOUS subjects. They cooperated without complaint.
Same shot, different look…
Here’s one of Ella and I. I asked her to come get her picture taken with me and she sighed very heavily and said, “But I don’t want ANYMORE pictures taken, mommy. I’ve had so many!” Hence the frown on her face.
Here’s Elin and I, proud as proud can be of our two little stars!
And this post would not be complete without showing you 3 of the most beautiful women I know and I’m lucky blessed to be related to them.
Beside me is Jen (married to my cousin Chad), Kathy (my dad’s youngest sister), Elin (married to my cousin Clint)
Once we were able to drag Ella off the dance floor we headed home where my cousins Chad and Jen joined us at our house for a rowsing evening of Singstar! We even had the guys singing. It was hilarious!
Jer and Chad rocking the house!
We decided to make popcorn for a snack. We had eaten most of the bowl of popcorn when Chad decided it would be an awesome idea to make caramel popcorn. So I said, “the ingredients are in the pantry, go nuts! Jen and I are singing.” And like something right out of the twilight zone, they decided to do just that!
And it was GOOD!!!
Please do tell me how you did the colour enhancing on those black and white shots. They look amazing. You daughter looks so proud… as she should.
I assume that is the HAWT little number you needed the footless tights for?!? I too have found to needing a pair for a few of my shorter dresses of recent. What a blessing they are!!!
Comment by Carol VR — July 20, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
She’s darling – what a lovely dress.
Your cousin made a beautiful bride.
Comment by Nadine — July 20, 2008 @ 9:15 pm
Erin she was beautiful
and looks like she mostly enjoyed herself
they grow up too quick dont they
Comment by jen — July 20, 2008 @ 10:30 pm
WOW — those are great pictures. You have a real talent.
And hey, thanks for the tip about picnik. I’ve been wondering where to go to get some of those effects. You can be sure I’ll be playing around with it this week!!
Comment by Andrea — July 20, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
LOVE the pictures of the kids you took! Fabulous and love the effects you added as well.
Looks like all had a great time!
Comment by Jaime — July 20, 2008 @ 11:20 pm
I am in awe of your photography skills. Not just the editing but the shots themselves – incredible!
Comment by Kimberly — July 21, 2008 @ 1:13 am
Cuteness overload. Great pictures Erin, I love the ones of her twirling, haven’t we (girls) all done that at least once in our lives? Seeing these pictures makes me want to do it again!
Comment by joanne at frutto della passione — July 21, 2008 @ 7:41 am
Beautiful! Beautiful girl, beautiful hair, beautiful dress, and beautiful pictures!!
Comment by staci — July 21, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
LOL! I had to laugh at the pics of Jer and Chad.
Ella and Liam were perfect as flower girl and ring bearer (I totally agree and I don’t HAVE to be biased).
GREAT photos!!!
We had an awesome time with you that whole day.
Comment by Jen H. — July 21, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
Looks like a fun wedding. And she is the cutest flower girl! Did you take those pics? They were great!
PS: You looked great too
Comment by Alexis — July 21, 2008 @ 4:17 pm
Those are great pics you posted. Was the first one a setting on your camera or did you do that on piknic too? Tell me how you did it! Glad you had fun
Did Aiden go too?
Comment by PamJ — July 21, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
Gorgeous.
Comment by Lindsay — July 21, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Ella is a beautiful flower girl!
I bet she felt like a little princess.
Love the picture where she is twirling!!!
Comment by lil ole me — July 22, 2008 @ 6:41 am
Ella is beautiful. Her hair and dress were so perfect. You must be proud!!
Comment by My Mélange — July 22, 2008 @ 7:03 am
Wow, she is so beautiful! What a special memory for her:)
Comment by Becky — July 22, 2008 @ 8:11 am
Awww, she’s SO GORGEOUS. ANd her HAIR? wow. A princess indeed.
And I love the cool effects with the pictures!
Comment by Brillig — July 22, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
Love the pics and your little gal is such a cutie pie
Comment by svea — July 22, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
beautiful pics!! your girl is gorgeous. what a star.
Comment by Ruth — July 23, 2008 @ 7:55 pm
Your daughter looks gorgeous!!! Great pictures!
I love her hair.
Comment by denise — July 23, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
LOve the pics of Liam and Ella!!
GREAT pics!! Keep going girlfriend, you have a gift!!
Comment by Louise — July 24, 2008 @ 12:50 pm