{31/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: You have been excitedly practicing your violin alongside your daddy :)

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{27/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Taking your job of collecting eggs very seriously :)

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{26/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Always taking in your surroundings before you jump in and play

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{23/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: One of your all time favorite places to visit is the library...we probably go at least twice a week, per your request. You use the sweetest little whisper voice and always have an idea of what type of books you are looking for. This week it was trains. My sweet girl, a world of endless possibilities, adventures, and wonderment have opened up for you with each book you have read. What a beautiful thing to always want to be learning.

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{17/52} and an interview

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Stuck inside all day because of the rain brings out your sassy side... 

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I can't believe that Everdeen will be three in just three short months! I decided to do a little two year old interview to capture what her personality is like at this moment in time.  I had to bribe her with dried pineapple chunks from the trail mix bag to get her to cooperate...you gotta do what you gotta do :)   

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Alexa's video inspiration!

{16/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: You have become obsessed with band-aids and suddenly have the case of the imaginary owie. Part of me wants to go and hide all of the band-aids in the house, but then I think that this is what toddlerhood is about.  Sometimes I have to learn to let go and let you just explore and learn on your own...even if you look a little silly doing it. The best part is that you don't care what you look like and that really makes my heart sing. And if a bright polka-dotted band-aid can make you feel grown up and special at the same time then bring on the band-aids! 

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{15/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: That sweet little smile you have on your face when I wake you up every morning makes my heart sing.  

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{14/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Easter morning brought many surprises! 

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{13/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: This Springtime weather has filled you with the most contagious energy! 

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{12/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Exploring Nana and Papa's backyard, Easter egg hunts, cousin love, warm sunshine...I'd say it was a very successful spring weekend! 

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{11/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: A spontaneous after dinner hike. You walked the entire way up the trail until we could see the cityscape below us. You called out every few minutes, "Come on guys!" or "Careful, Mama!" With spring just a few days away I see more perfect evenings just like this one in our very near future!

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{5/52} {6/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: You were so tired you didn't even make it upstairs for your afternoon nap.   

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Exploring new places 

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{4/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Playing peek-a-boo...makes you laugh every time :)  

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{3/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: A big girl bed for my big girl! It's been very bittersweet for me changing your baby room into a toddler room...when I squeeze you tight and say you're my sweet baby girl you are very quick to correct me with, "Mama, I not a baby I a big girl!"  Oh my sweet Everdeen, you will always be my baby! 

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{1/52} {2/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Enjoying the last evening with the Christmas tree while you play pretend with your dollhouses. I love listening to you use your imagination as you create your own little world. 

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Staying inside and snuggling on another cold and snowy weekend. 

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{52/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Everdeen Kate: a final portrait from the year 2014. Coming to the end of this project always brings about sentimental nostalgia and great affection for the past year.  You have changed so so much this year. You no longer look like my little baby, but a sweet little girl ready to take on the world! It's been an amazing adventure. 

The first picture I took for our 2014 portrait a week. We've come full circle...back to snow pants with so many wonderful memories sandwiched in between:)  

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{50/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Everdeen Kate: Playing doctor :)    

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{48/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Everdeen Kate: Your first taste of pumpkin pie :)    

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{45/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Everdeen Kate: Bath time is still one of your favorite times of the day.  Sometimes you even practice your 'swimming' by putting your ear in the water and excitedly exclaiming, "I did it!"    

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{40/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Everdeen Kate: Even though we were both feeling under the weather this weekend we were still able to enjoy the beautiful fall days. After all, warm sun, cool breezes, and crunchy leaves can make anyone feel better.   

 Linking up with Jodi :)