Kick a Girl When She's Already Down, Why Don't Ya?

I have been looking back through all of our pictures tonight, checking out face pics...PW has a fun contest or challenge going on over at Shutterfly, and I was entertaining the notion of setting up a photo book to enter.  Anyway, I came across these photos, and was astounded at how much difference a year makes.  (This is so silly, considering I have seen this happen as my two older kids age...but it still shocks me every time!  Especially between age 1 and age 2.)

What really struck me, like a slap across the face, is that these pictures were taken almost exactly a year ago, at the same park I was at today.  The date on the older pics is November 3, 2008. 

Those cheeks haven't changed much, but look at her hair!  Can you believe it?!

I know!  Neither can I!

Where did this baby go?!  And when?!  Because now I'm taking a big girl to the park...

A big girl with cheeks that look like they're storing up for winter...they're made for kissing!

She has big ideas and opinions...like,"Don't take my picture, Mommy."  (She really did just say that here.)

Sliding all by herself, climbing ladders, speaking in complete sentences...how did this happen?!

I just don't know!

But time, it keeps on passing.  And since I can't fight it, I'm going to enjoy it!

Comments

[Wendy]

I can't wait to see you guys so I can have a chance to kiss on those cheeks!

[Mindee@ourfrontdoor]

That shot of her at the top of the slide is amazing! Frame worthy.

I hate that whole "time passing" thing.

[Elaine]

She is beautiful! And I love that she has a spunky spirit too! Maybe our girls will be friends one day. You never know.

[Tabitha (From Single to Married)]

oh my - what a little cutie and what great pictures too!

[PamperingBeki]

My goodness, she got even more beautiful!

[Kate @ Bliss and That]

She is sooo stunning! 100% Adorable! That second year holds such amazing growth... This time next year, I'll likely be looking back at my little one too. *sigh*

So glad you made your way back to say "hi" again last night! :)

Kate

[lissa]

she is ADORABLE. It's just crazy how much difference a year makes.

[Christina]

Thanks for all your sweet comments! She is a delight for all of us. A little light in our home. :)
Elaine, I think it would be so fun to meet you one day, and for the two of them to know one another. I still say they have such a resemblance!