Weekly Winners – Morning fairies and other stuff.
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This week heralded Noah and Ivy’s preschool orientation.
They were so excited!
There is something special about twin love.
She played in the sandpit for the whole of outside play time.
Trying out the drums.
Oh look, it’s the 5am fairy!
Seriously. It’s the 5am fairy.
Actually there were two morning fairies…
Noah hearts Nelson.
Now there are three morning fairies.
Shadow dancing.
The tiniest pixie.
Ivy, are you Tinkerbell?
Who me?
Why, yes,
I am Tink. How did you guess?
Beautiful elfin girl.
The modern ipod fairy.
This is not a morning fairy. A gorgeous angel, even if she doesn’t do the A.M.
The fairies escaped to the garden.
If we opened our minds to enjoyment, we might find tranquil pleasures spread about us on every side. We might live with the angels that visit us on every sunbeam, and sit with the fairies who wait on every flower. ~Samuel Smiles
The fairies went from the world, dear,
Because men’s hearts grew cold:
And only the eyes of children see
What is hidden from the old…
~Kathleen Foyle
And as the seasons come and go, here’s something you might like to know. There are fairies everywhere: under bushes, in the air, playing games just like you play, singing through their busy day. So listen, touch, and look around – in the air and on the ground. And if you watch all nature’s things, you might just see a fairy’s wing. ~Author Unknown
Garden fairies come at dawn,
Bless the flowers then they’re gone.
~Author Unknown
Your children are so beautiful!!!
I’m glad they have such a talented photographer as their mother!!!
You gotta watch them garden fairies … Before you know it, you’ll have an infestation.
They’re quite hard to get rid of, too.
Mmm …I can feel a trip to the hardware store is in order.
How sweet and magical are they?? My three year old boy often wears fairy costumes along with his five year old sister and I love it.
I also loved the modern ipod fairy.
I just love all the fairies at the bottom of your garden & don’t you know? fairies always come out to play as dawn breaks. My favourite this week though, is twin love. Noah looks so manly & Ivy so coquettish, however all, as always, are delightful winners.
I love that final photo.
I love them all! Every one of them. Beautiful fairies.
Just last night and today I took many pictures of Mack wearing dresses that his sister had ‘helped him into’. So sweet!
I want a twin. I want that kind of unconditional love.
Boo was so excited to see Ivy back in weekly winners this week. Our favourite is Twin Love, and Boo’s second favourite is Ivy in the sandpit!
I loooove your photos. The last one was absolutely the most fabulous!
Bless those sweet fairies!
MiniMe says, “They make me smile in my heart”
You are a really amazing photographer, and your subjects are gorgeous.
Tough, but it’s the last one for me too. Just gorgeous.
DBT – do they have a fairy eradication system at the hardware store? Golly, no wonder guys love those places so much – they’ve got everything!
BTW Tiff, Dave said again today how great your shots are and how very talented you are. No, I don’t put him up to it – he knows good photography when he sees it! (And if he didn’t think it was any good you know he wouldn’t say anything.) Just felt I needed to give you a virtual *slap* around for not believing in yourself as much as you should.
Ok. I think I’m done
I’m not going to even TRY to pick a fave~literally impossible! I ♥ them all; every.single.one! You have a beautiful family
Awww that last photo is just soo adorable!
They’re all incredible though, I have a huge smile on my face now
Those are the most beautiful fairies I’ve ever seen and I love the pre-school photos.
These are all beautiful as always, but I *love, love, love* that first shot. One of my favorites ever. The last one, too. I always look forward to seeing your beautiful family.
This is definitely my most favourite of all of your Weekly winners photo series.
What beautiufl children and Tiff, I can’t get over your ability to capture the most simple of emotions (but hardest to photograph) in your photos.
very nice..
They are all so beautiful. The fairy shots are so good. My favorite was the last one.
I cannot decide which is my favorite..this is a GREAT set of pictures.. those fairy costumes/shots are just stunning.. the colors!!!!
Oh My! Those came out fabulous!
(oh and thank heavens I’m not the only one that has a 5am fairy LOL)
Just gorgeous shots, tiff, I love the whole fairy series.
You capture all your children so magically, you really do.
I’m going to level with you here. Are you ready? Don’t take this the wrong way.
GET OFF YOUR ARSE AND GO START A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS ALREADY.
There. I said it. Don’t be mad. Your sets are always in my top favorites. For real. <3
Oh my heaven…how did you take so many gorgeous photos in one week?! I love them all and that first one melted my heart like no other!
Okay! After MUCH deliberation and thought I have chosen my favs for this week – but GOSH it was hard!
So I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Tinkerbell series of Ivy and the twin love photo at the beginning!
AWESOME as always!!
Oh Tiff, they are ALL beautiful and creative and lovely photos! Picking a fav or two was so hard! But, i think the twin love about did me in, as did the two garden fairies at the end.
It always touches me so to see pics of Ivy & Noah holding hands, or cuddling, or hugging, or one kissing the other – it really is something special – twin love verses ‘ordinary’ sibling love, isn’t it?! I hope they always have that, I hope the hand holding never stops for them and I hope they are always and forever there for each other, like no other sibling could be.
laughing at DBT… expect him home with footballs and action men….
First shot is magic.
Those are such SWEET pictures! I read Noah and Ivy’s birth story too…wow.
That last picture of them holding hands is just precious!
I love them all. I love how you have captured the story. I love the ethereal nature of some of the shots. I love the colors. Escaped to the garden is wonderful. Great work! Keep it up!
This is such a great set of shots – I absolutely LOVE the very last one though – it’s so cute!
. . . I have to say . . . these are some of the best photos I have viewed in a long time!!!! FAB!
these. are. spectacular!
i especially love the one of the two of them walking hand in hand from the back.
but i’m a sucker for those looking-from-the-back shots
what amazing pics and beautiful kiddos!!! thanks for sharing and visiting my ww!
Those are wonderful shots., especially the Tink series.
Wow. Honestly, wow. These are so amazing and your children are gorgeous! I just love the fairy shots. That last one is truly magical.
The first and the last, my faves…
Your little fairies are too cute. I love the tink series!
Oh yes the final photo took my breath away!
Your pics and your kids are beautiful. My favorite is the twin love and the fairy.
Ohhh how beautiful Tiff, I so love your little elves and fairies.
You almost made me cry!
randomly came across your blogand just wanted to say your photo set here is fantastic. beautiful!
Oh Tiff – these are simple amazing!!!! LOVELY!!
Those are beautiful!
wonderful wonderful wonderful pictures! Beautiful shots… What camera do you use? Looks great
I have no words for how adorable your garden fairies are, Tiff — I have a real soft spot for barefoot garden fairies
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