five inches of those wispy blond ends tied in a tiny pink ponytail on the floor and suddenly she seems so very grown up.
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the fact that she wanted to hold my hand the majority of the time made it a wee bit easier for both of us i think :) big thanks to the lovely stacie paige at celebrity for making my initially reluctant little lady so comfortable in that big chair.
next, let's see what wendy vonsosen | san fransisco bay area lifestyle photographer and her four beautiful kiddos have been up to this month! (and if you missed last month's post, you can check out what this is all about here).
happy monday! xox, andrea
Gorgeous images as usual, my friend! Lila's blond hair lying in Stacie's hand as she dries it, is one of my favorite images. She's precious, and I hope she likes her new look. :) Funny, but our Lila had her first haircut this month too! It was more difficult for me, I think, than it was for her. By the way, I'm SO so happy to have you join our group!! xo
Posted by: Stacey Woods | March 04, 2013 at 08:05 AM
i.die. She is just too much, Andrea!! LOVE!
Posted by: Danielle | March 04, 2013 at 09:24 AM
Such a great idea to photograph her first haircut. Wow, you managed to go this long without cutting it. I have a 17 month old and we need to trim her hair. I'll want to capture that in images too :o) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sarb Glaze | March 04, 2013 at 09:29 AM
oh, just so lovely. And I am all mushy over her wanting to hold your hand the entire time.
so sweet, you and her.
xoe
Posted by: Erinn T | March 04, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Such a fun milestone to capture! (And as always, beautifully captured!) Also, the photo of you holding Lila's hand almost made me cry it's so cute!
Posted by: Sara | March 04, 2013 at 09:58 AM
I love your work so much!!! This post is adorable. I love this milestone and how beautifully you captured it. The details are priceless and so endearing. These will be treasures to her for sure and I am sure the day itself was a priceless memory for her. Wonderful!
Posted by: Ginger Unzueta | March 04, 2013 at 10:32 AM
the progression of these images, the story they tell, from hesitance, and little girl in a big wide world, looking so tiny and fragile...to the joy and confidence on her face and in her walk, by the last ones. this is like a perfect, miniature story of growing up. yes, it is cute and beautiful and well done, but it is also so touching to me. all of the little details of her right now. you do make amazing pictures, andrea xoxo
Posted by: amy grace | March 04, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Amy Grace said it so well! This is a beautiful post - probably my favourite of all time. Great work Andrea. You are amazing!
Posted by: Carolyn | March 04, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Love the story these images tell. It must have been a tough day for both of you. Love the cut & style - she is such a gorgeous little mini you!
Posted by: Morgan | March 04, 2013 at 01:04 PM
This post is so, so great. such sweet memories and beautiful photos! That hand picture!
Not to mention this is quite possibly the most perfect day. I wish all my hair appts were followed by duchess and the mall!
Posted by: Christine | March 04, 2013 at 02:10 PM
so so lovely. wow.
Posted by: kate t. parker | March 04, 2013 at 02:42 PM
so lovely... they grow up so fast
Posted by: colie | March 04, 2013 at 03:36 PM
OMGosh - what an absolute doll!! Her haircut is beautiful and I love that you kept it long. And what an awesome moment to capture on your phone. THESE WILL be TREASURES!!! Love this post!
Posted by: Kara May | March 04, 2013 at 05:28 PM
OK, she is a doll! Your images always feel so intimate to me, as if I'm peeking in on a quiet moment. I adore the story that these images tell. I hope she felt beautifully pampered at the end of the day. Every girl needs that every once in a while. :)
Posted by: Wendy VonSosen | March 04, 2013 at 11:42 PM
There's a serious issue when your daughter is more stylish and put together than I am :) She's adorable, what a great set of photos!
Posted by: Judy | March 05, 2013 at 08:17 AM
what a sweet little story of your little girl. I mean really her first haircut...perfectly captured. What a bittersweet memory. So glad you got these.
Posted by: Lindsey Bergstrom | March 05, 2013 at 09:39 PM
I really don't think she could get much cuter!! adore your day to day images you take... always a fave on the blog roll :)
Posted by: shannon sewell | March 07, 2013 at 07:14 PM
I love that you captured her first haircut in such a beautiful way. she was so brave! l adore all of the little details that you included ... that banded lock on the ground, the little snip, and her gorgeous eye framed by her hair. and what a special treat to do a little shopping after. lovely!! as always, I'm so inspired by your beautiful images.
Posted by: jules | March 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM
she's the cutest!
Posted by: michelle | March 11, 2013 at 02:00 AM
OMG she is so adorable, but you already know that ;)
Posted by: Julianne | March 11, 2013 at 09:05 PM
Wow, you are an amazing storyteller. You didn't miss a detail and made me feel like I was there with you both. Adore!
Posted by: Summer Murdock | March 22, 2013 at 10:04 PM
What a beautiful girl! Andrea, how do u make the collage? What software do you use? Thanks!
Posted by: Tranquility | September 27, 2013 at 11:56 AM