52/52

Elsa..unwrapping the last of the Christmas chocolates.

And the last in this series of photos. I am so pleased that I saw this project through...a huge credit to Jodi because I know had I not had the goal of sharing these images of my precious girl on a weekly basis with others I wouldn't have this collection to reflect on. I was inspired massively by the photographers around the world who took part. I can't wait to get these pictures printed up in a book for us all to enjoy in years to come.

I know that the 52 project is continuing in 2014 but for now I will just dip in and out with photos of our Little Lioness in this space. She is now four. With an even louder roar! So it just feels right to step back a bit.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

51/52

Elsa...all aboard the Santa Express. And a peep at Thomas passing by.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

50/52

Elsa...just bathed and on the big bed.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

48/52

Elsa...hair like a festive garland in the Winter sunshine.
And that shoulder shrug.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

47/52

Elsa...embracing the family art and the joy of The Kitchen Dance.
And most likely the soundtrack to this move...your current tune of choice Ellie.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

46/52

Elsa...most likely singing Frere Jacques!

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

45/52

Elsa...Bed-Head-Early-Play.
Your imagination always lifts my spirits.
I spied you setting up this ice-rink with your little friends. So sweet.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

44/52

Elsa...I doodled and you added colour.
And just suddenly you are kind-of-in-the-lines!

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

43/52

Elsa...Autumn Shadows.
Late morning Beauty at our Bury Park.

Fighting over having a photo taken...I am wondering if I can carry on with another 52 Project come January 2014? I enjoy this creative project more than I can say and yet I perhaps need to give my wee muse a break.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

42/52

Elsa...TA-DA!!!
Suppertime conversations. Magic tricks. As ever taking forever to eat your food.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

41/52

Elsa...Elsa and Bosco.
October sunshine. Vintage fabric on the line. And a Post Office lollipop.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

40/52

Elsa...always finding old baby things about the house (that I am way too sentimental to part with).
Joking about in this little Elf-hat. Last seen here.

And 40/52? 40! That means just 12 weeks left and that is more than a little scary.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

39/52

Elsa...awaiting the start of Strictly.
Sequins? Check...Ballroom Dress homemade by Grandma.
False Eyelashes? No need...all your own c/o Daddy.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

38/52

Elsa...your second week at ballet class. I watched you in the hall with the biggest smile. I giggled as you tried your best to skip. My heart swelling when you twirled...your eyes in awe of the real ballerina teaching you.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"
Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

37/52

Elsa...blue on blue on blue.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"

Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

36/52

Elsa...this week back to pre-school and looking bigger with the addition of new faces this term. Helping out on the first day back I felt so proud to watch you happily playing. Making new friendships and delighting in seeing the faces of little people you'd been apart from all summer.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013"

Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

35/52

Elsa...on the last evening of summer.

I wonder if you are sensing how the season is about to shift? And will you embrace Autumn with the same excitement as I do? That feeling of change and all the possibilities and beauty that will come over the next few weeks. Right now we are still in that carefree rhythm but the light is most definitely different as the clock ticks to suppertime.

 "A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013" Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

34/52

Elsa...digging your best on a Kerry beach where the sand was almost black and the water crystal blue.


"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013" Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.

33/52

Elsa...all aboard. Lunch on the Irish Sea.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013" Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project. A little late because of our summer holidays in Ireland...more of which to come in 34/52.

32/52

Elsa...the joy of the spin!
Waltzing and giggling at the Warboys Fair.

"A portrait of my child...once a week...every week in 2013" Linking up with Jodi (and many others) for this project.