For Christmas a year ago, her Nanny (my mom) gave her make-up that I stealthily hid in my closet for when she was older.
I guess she was finally “older” last week when after day after day after day after day of being stuck inside due to frigid and wet weather I had run out of ways to entertain her. What I really needed was a peaceful shower, so I gave her the make-up with instructions to “have fun!”
She LOVED it. In her true fashion, the messiest child on the planet had purple make-up covering most every inch of visible skin (not shown in the above picture.)
I loved that I was able to capture her joy.
You can see my entire set of photos for my project 365 {2010} on Flickr.
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Remember how we got a new computer last week? Temporarily insane, Tate bought it much to my delight. There’s been a bit of a problem, though. Tate has to regularly log onto work at home. Imagine our frustration (read: not OUR frustration, but Tate’s CURSING and YELLING) when he found out that Mac is not supported by his work.
Uh oh.
We are now ALSO the proud new owners of a brand new PC netbook.
I foresee a lot of rice and beans and beans and rice on our menu for the next few months.
Twin computers? You must be so proud. And I hope Ella can make that make-up last until she’s 17, which will be the next time you can afford cosmetics.
.-= dusty earth mother´s last blog ..ELDER ABUSE =-.
I cannot tell you how much I love this photo! There’s so much personality in it.
Look on the bright side…you won’t have to share the computer! You can both do your thing when you need to do your thing.
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Choices… =-.
I had seen some of the photos from your project 365, but I went through the whole set so far and enjoyed seeing it so much. The project is a little window into someone’s world, and I relate to yours full of family life and yummy food.
.-= Rebecca at Toothwhale´s last blog ..Project 365: Week 7 =-.
But just think of all the fiber you’ll be getting thanks to your shiny new pretties
.-= This Belle Rocks´s last blog ..Purpose =-.
Ah, the lengths mommies go to for a shower … Definitely looks like it was worth it from the sheer (purple) joy on her face. =>
.-= Stacia´s last blog ..Thanks for Reminding Me =-.
Isn’t that how it always works out? The bit with the computer I mean.
I love her absolute delight! Kids are a wonder!
.-= Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings´s last blog ..He was just a cat. A stupid cat. A stupid, sweet cat. =-.
I can not understand why networks don’t support mac. The girls can log into their school accounts to do more research at home, if we were a PC family.
.-= Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..Helping her catpure her bliss =-.
my daughter has that dress, so cute!! I love the smile, she definitely is having fun!
and on the computer note, i am happy that you get to keep your Mac. all yours!
.-= amber´s last blog ..Sundays are my favorite =-.
I *love* her expression there!
Have a feeling we will need to invest in a second laptop at some point… but not in the next few months. Especially since Zack threw a wii controller at the tv today in frustration and busted the screen… grrr! *vents steam* >_<
.-= Marylin´s last blog ..A photo I’m actually happy with! =-.
you know, of course, that you have unleashed the monster. makeup and girls are like conjoined twins.
also, welcome to the mac family. love love love mine…
.-= the planet of janet´s last blog ..Give me an R. Give me an O. Give me another O … =-.
I have yet to let Birdie loose with a tube of lipstick. But the time is rapidly approaching….
.-= designHer Momma´s last blog ..It’s Snowing! Hurry up – Get your Milk, Bread and Eggs ready! =-.
shoot me a message if you don’t mind and tell me if you are from around knoxville? i just found your blog through edie’s!
love her expression-if only we could let loose with that joy!
i just saw your comment on edie’s blog and am wondering where you are? i love photography, too, and would be interested in your workshop, depending on time and date…{busy w kiddos and all that!}…
.-= patty´s last blog ..Restoring Jane: We Interrupt This Previously Scheduled Blogcast… =-.
Wow! Sorry for Tate, but YAY for you! Your own shiny Mac. These things always have a way of working out.
Can Ella give me some make-up tips?
.-= Brigid´s last blog ..home alone =-.
I’d say it’s a hidden blessing that he can’t access his work from the Mac… really, would you want to have to share?