Practice, practice, practice.

I love taking pictures. I'm sure you know that by now if you've read any of my blog. I don't think I've missed a week at iheartfaces since I started. But I have only been really practicing on my own children. Don't get me wrong. I love taking pictures of the kidlets. They are just so stinkin cute. It amazes me what I can produce with my camera. But sometimes I need to get my feet wet and take pictures of some other subjects. Last Saturday the perfect opportunity arrose. My friends and neighbors were having a birthday party for their sweet little girl, Ari. She's an adorable little lady who just turned two years old. She has no fear like no other kid I've met and can surprise you with the sweetest, most girliest of gestures. I asked if I could take some pictures at her party and not only did I get a "yes, of course" but a sigh of relief because their camera wasn't working.

So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorites....

I really, really love this picture of Ari and her daddy. I just wish it came out sharper. It was a very quick moment and I reacted a bit too hasty, I think. Either way, I think you can really see that her daddy is absolutely smitten with her (and she's just as smitten with him). I'm gonna work this one in Paint Shop to see what I can come up with. :)