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30 Comments »

1. jams o donnell says:

   What beautiful photos! Happy WW

   August 14th, 2007 at 12:56 pm

2. Half Pint Pixie says:

   happy early ww amy! they’re lovely photos, I love the dandelion clock, takes me back to my youth!

   August 14th, 2007 at 12:59 pm

3. Suprina says:

   How sweet! Great shots!
   Happy WW!

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:00 pm

4. Glass Half Full says:

   And to think school will begin shortly and summer will end. Great shots!

   Lori

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:02 pm

5. Renee says:

   soo cute!!!!

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:11 pm

6. And Miles To Go.... says:

   those are very beautiful!

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:21 pm

7. pinks & blues girls says:

   Stunning photos, beautiful children!

   Happy WW!

   Jane, Pinks & Blues Girls

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:28 pm

8. SandyCarlson says:

   Beautiful, tender moments beautifully captured!

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:51 pm

9. Nicole says:

   I love your conversion! Ahhhh, summer!

   August 14th, 2007 at 1:58 pm

10. mousey says:

    cute pictures! and a wonderful keepsake.

    August 14th, 2007 at 2:01 pm

11. Tammi says:

    Such beautiful pictures. So professional looking.
    Happy WW!

    August 14th, 2007 at 2:03 pm

12. Alison says:

    They are lovely shots.

    August 14th, 2007 at 2:20 pm

13. Mark Caldwell says:

    Very cute :-)

    August 14th, 2007 at 2:25 pm

14. CableGirl says:

    How sweet!

    Happy WW

    August 14th, 2007 at 2:52 pm

15. ruth says:

    Two absolutely beautiful photos. Enchanting. Happy WW :o)

    August 14th, 2007 at 3:43 pm

16. Isabelle aka Tricotine says:

    Cute! Happy WW! :-)

    Isabelle aka Tricotine
    http://tricotine.typepad.com

    August 14th, 2007 at 4:14 pm

17. Casual Friday Everyday says:

    I love black and whites! Beautiful little ones :)

    Nell

    August 14th, 2007 at 5:27 pm

18. Comedy Plus says:

    I love black and whites. Two great shots. Have a great WW. :)

    August 14th, 2007 at 5:49 pm

19. Jen @ One Moms World says:

    Breathtaking pictures and perfect pictures to sum up Summer 2007! Happy early WW :)

    August 14th, 2007 at 6:07 pm

20. zam says:

    wow! i always like kid pics! happy ww!

    August 14th, 2007 at 7:56 pm

21. phyllis says:

    gorgeous summer pics. mine feels like the complete opposite!

    August 14th, 2007 at 8:01 pm

22. letha says:

    Great photos very sweet and cute

    August 14th, 2007 at 8:32 pm

23. Kelley says:

    Such beautiful pictures!!!

    August 14th, 2007 at 9:42 pm

24. Christina says:

    Oh what darling pictures! I love the one of Ava blowing the dandelion. Well, I love the one of Julian, too, they are both great! Wonderful treatments.

    August 15th, 2007 at 8:08 am

25. CatSynth says:

    I can sometimes get a little jaded with pictures of kids, but these are beautiful images, with that crisp B&W look that I admire from 1960s films.

    Well done.

    August 15th, 2007 at 11:00 am

26. wesleyjeanne says:

    Beautiful children, beautiful photos!

    August 15th, 2007 at 11:13 am

27. Deb says:

    Such sweet photos – I love b/w ones! Happy WW! :)

    August 15th, 2007 at 11:16 am

28. MelodyA. says:

    Oh, my, these are fabulous!!! Great job!!!

    August 15th, 2007 at 12:11 pm

29. Laura @ Laura Williams Musings says:

    Great photos!! They are adorable!

    My WW is up at:
    http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/08/wordless-wednesday-august-15th.html

    August 15th, 2007 at 1:26 pm

30. Naomi (Urban Mummy) says:

    What lovely photos!

    August 15th, 2007 at 6:36 pm

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