THREE!

Three years old! I am not satisfied with this portrait session at. all. No matter how fancy your camera is, using it takes practice--in fact, the fancier your camera is, the more practice you need. This was a hastily composed session indeed. But the subject is utter perfection, if you ask me.

One thing I love about Anneke is that she's not a performer--very different from her mommy. All the ways she is different from me are reminders of what a unique little person she is.

Today was the first time Anneke got upset and exclaimed tearfully, "leave me alone!" It was so hard not to go to her, but Dave stopped me and said, just let her be--I remember feeling that way, too. I also love the ways she's like her dad.

I love all the things she is and is becoming. Happy birthday, Anneke Grace.