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comparing a year.

Sept

September 2014

Oct

October 2014

Nov

November 2014

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December 2014

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March 2015

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April 2015

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May 2015

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June 2015

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July 2015

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August 2015

Last week, as I was prepping my August film post, I thought about all the photos I have taken of Ellerie in her crib this past year (turns out I only missed it two of the twelve months). I keep my film camera in her room and since I generally try for about a photo a day, I often "remember" to grab a shot when I am heading in to get her up from nap. Usually, this makes for great photos and recently this means we have some fun bedhead happening. (Soon we really will have to make that toddler bed transition and then I'll have another baby girl to photograph in this crib.)

Not going to lie, I teared up a bit going through these photos. Not because it "went by so fast" or because "I wish I could stop time" but because these photos vividly show my girl growing up. Watching her personality emerge is my greatest joy and seeing a comparison like this feels a bit like a highlight reel of your favorite show.

I love you, Ellerie. Keep growing.

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13 responses to “comparing a year.”

  1. Sue C Avatar
    Sue C

    One of the best things about young children are the facial expressions. Ellerie’s are priceless!

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  2. Micayla Vranic Avatar
    Micayla Vranic

    This is just the best. 🙂 I can see her growth so much in these photos as well.
    I, do not have children…. am no where close as I’m only now coming up on 20…. but I did finally purchase my first DSLR camera and a couple of lenses, so I am excited to start documenting life in more vivid detail and learning more about photography. Your posts are always inspiration for me to do this, to see a payoff like this!
    Have a fantastic week Elise!

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  3. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    What a wonderful post! I LOVE to see how kids change so much while growing 🙂 A year can make such a difference!

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  4. Sonishka Avatar
    Sonishka

    Im expecting my first one at the end of Jan and i found your blog via your Blurb baby book. I cant wait to do this with my baby. Thank you for the inspiration. Ellerie’s got a lovely shade of blond hair. wonder what her personality is and what it s like to have her around 😉

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  5. dawn Avatar
    dawn

    How sweet this is, love seeing her face in each one. She wakes up pretty happy and is happy to see you each time I bet.
    I have pictures of the little ones I babysit for in front of our living room window over the span of 7 years. LOVE going back over them and seeing their growth and changes in toys and personalities during each stage.
    That last one of Ellerie is my favorite I think, so hard to pick just one.

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  6. Betsy Avatar
    Betsy

    Going thru photos of my 2yo son, I realized I had a ton of photos of him in his crib as well and am currently waiting for the photo book I put together! Eek! I love crib photos I think I took so many because it’s the only time he’s contained/sitting still.

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  7. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    Beautiful photos Elise! And a great way to record special moments. You are always inspiring.

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  8. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I really love these photos! Ellerie is so adorable and this is such a great way to capture her growing up! (October 2014 the way she is leaning on her crib – omg SO CUTE!!)

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  9. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    So, so good. I have tons of photos of my little guy before he started moving, and much fewer in the last year (he’s 3 now) – thanks for the reminder to take more pictures so I can watch him grow.
    On another note, isn’t it amazing how one day they have no hair, then a couple of months later its everywhere? = )

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  10. Les G. Avatar
    Les G.

    Oct 2014 hands down my fave!!!

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    Morning Dew

    July 2015! I love the look on her face.

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  12. marcela Avatar
    marcela

    Ohhh just love this post!
    You tend to forget a little bit how small they were and then bam, they’re talking (and have hair!)! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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    sandra

    I love these. She was an adorable baby, but now such a beautiful little girl.

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