posted by erin on Jul 20
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!!!
July 20th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
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!!!
July 20th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
She’s darling – what a lovely dress.
Your cousin made a beautiful bride.
July 20th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Erin she was beautiful
and looks like she mostly enjoyed herself
they grow up too quick dont they
July 20th, 2008 at 10:37 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!!
July 20th, 2008 at 11:20 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!
July 21st, 2008 at 1:13 am
I am in awe of your photography skills. Not just the editing but the shots themselves – incredible!
July 21st, 2008 at 7:41 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!
July 21st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Beautiful! Beautiful girl, beautiful hair, beautiful dress, and beautiful pictures!!
July 21st, 2008 at 2:19 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.
July 21st, 2008 at 4:17 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
July 21st, 2008 at 4:44 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?
July 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Gorgeous.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 am
Ella is a beautiful flower girl!
I bet she felt like a little princess.
Love the picture where she is twirling!!!
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:03 am
Ella is beautiful. Her hair and dress were so perfect. You must be proud!!
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:11 am
Wow, she is so beautiful! What a special memory for her:)
July 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Awww, she’s SO GORGEOUS. ANd her HAIR? wow. A princess indeed.
And I love the cool effects with the pictures!
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Love the pics and your little gal is such a cutie pie
July 23rd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
beautiful pics!! your girl is gorgeous. what a star.
July 23rd, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Your daughter looks gorgeous!!! Great pictures!
I love her hair.
July 24th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
LOve the pics of Liam and Ella!!
GREAT pics!! Keep going girlfriend, you have a gift!!