Sunday, September 05, 2010

Nine-Year-Olds and Apple Orchards


Yesterday my oldest turned nine. It is hard to believe how fast she is growing up.


My MIL sent a bouquet of balloons for each of the girls. Here C looks through the clear garden balloon. I love the effect.

We went to the apple orchard with my parents and my next sister's family. It is an annual event with my sister. Unfortunately when we arrived we discovered that the orchard has been sold and probably won't be available in the next few years.


Some of you will remember my nephew who was born about a year-and-a-half ago and had serious heart problems. This smiling little imp is him!!

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10 comments:

  1. Anji*8:08 AM

    Happy birthday C for yesterday! I can't believe how close her birthday is to my C.. she was 5 on Tuesday 1st!

    That orchard looks lovely, it will be sad if you can't go there next year. Beautiful photos as always Melissa.

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  2. Laurie in SC8:16 AM

    Melissa, these photos are wonderful!!! Looks like a beautiful day! Your daughters are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us! Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  3. Sarah8:46 AM

    My eldest turned 9 recently too.

    Such beautiful pictures. And what a miracle your nephew is, praise God.

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  4. Judy9:17 AM

    LOVE every one of these pictures!
    Happy Birthday to C!

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  5. Michelle L.9:55 AM

    Such beautiful shots! You and black and white photography, I always love it. What a cutie your nephew is, hope he's doing well.

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  6. Olive10:01 AM

    Love these in B&W. happy Birthday to you 9yr old! Thanks for you sweet comment. hugs♥olive

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  7. Heather1:34 PM

    Beautiful pictures. Happy birthday celebrations are always fun, but a bit bittersweet for us Mommies. Your daughter looked like she had a great day.

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  8. glor7:22 PM

    Beautiful pictures. Beautiful children.

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  9. Chantel8:46 PM

    Lovely photos! You are a great photographer.

    I hope she had a very happy birthday! I hope you are able to get to an orchard next year too. I always loved that growing up

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  10. Kitschalicious7:48 PM

    Happy Birthday to the little one! They do grow up so fast! Love the pictures! We used to go to the orchards when I was growing up. I need to find one here in Texas to go to so I can take my kiddos!

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