What summer means.

I look at my calendar. In the 21st square, in perfectly printed letters I read: "First day of summer."
Summer. 
.... What does it mean? 

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It means clear, refreshing water sprinkling and showering nature... bringing it to life. 

Keeping it alive.  

It means smiling. It means breathing. It means living. 

It means reading books under the shade, while the wind blows its soft songs and the sunshine glares its beautiful splendour. 

It means jumping into a pool- swimming.
 It means the wrinkly hands.  

It means wearing pretty sundresses. 

....And bright tie-dye shirts. 

It means enjoying magic hour, the time right before sunset. The time of the day when the warm, golden sunlight spills its beauty during the last moments of the day. 

It means watching the sunset. It means looking at the sky create magical colors... every single one of them. It means not missing a single one. It means looking up until the world is dark. 
Dear summer: won't you stay? 
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-Annie

To mom.

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Without a mom, there would be no laughter.
Without a mom, there would be no tears. 
Without a mom, there would be no special moments to remember forever. 
There would be no life to share.
Without a mom, there would be no songs to sing.

Without a mom, there would be no letters to write. 
Without a mom, there would be no butterfly kisses.
Without a mom, the world would be a dark place with no moon or stars in the sky.
Without a mom, there would be no flowers during spring. Without a mom, there would be no smiles.  
Without a mom, there would be no walks and talks about just anything.
Without a mom, there would be no beauty.
There would be no happiness. 

{picture taken by dad.}

There would be no secrets.
Without a mom, there would be no sparkles.
Without a mom, there would be no I love you's.
Without a mom, the days would be quiet. Still.
Without a mom, there would be no snuggling together to read a book.Without a mom, the entire world would crumble down. Into little pieces. 
Without a mom, there would be no nights next to a warm fire and cups of chocolate. 
Without a mom, there would be no cozy hugs after a loud storm.
There would be no magic. 

Without a mom, life would not matter as much.
Without a mom, life would be different.
Without a mom, my life would be incomplete.  


Dear mom, I love you. Happy mother's day. ♥
(Here in Mexico, Mother's day is today, which is the reason I'm posting it now, and not Sunday.)
-Annie

I wanted a sister.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my sister? She's precious. The most perfect 7- year old girl and sister in the entire world. I remember back in those days when I was about 8, and I dreamed to have a sister. Sure, my life was practically complete with my two brothers, one being older and one being younger than me. But somewhere in me I wanted another girl in my life. 
A sister.
 And here she is. Her beauty shining through her every single day. My dream came true.

(for polka dot's portrait contest)

(for polka dot's portrait contest)

As the days go by, I never forget to give thanks to Him, who gave me such a perfect sister.

I love you, little sis. Thanks for being everything you are ♥

-Annie

Bubbly.

Ever since I can remember, the sight of bubbles floating around and filling the air is something I've always loved. I was amazed at how by just the littlest blow, twinkling bubbles would be created. I love the cherishing colors that swirl and dance inside those spheres made up of soap and water. And while the wind carries them and they fly around, they sparkle beauty. They create the most beautiful magic.

 And pictures. 

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And if you watch closely, you can see the entire world reflected on them. 

(My entry for happy monday :) 
 
Like tiny mirrors.

And there they go... enchanting. 

It's bubbly world. 

Happy Wednesday. ♥

-Annie

Green is my favorite color.

Now that the weather has gotten warmer, and the green grass has emerged into life, it seems to be the perfect time to run outside with my little sister and take some photos. A few days ago, she came to me to tell me that she had decided she wanted a "green photo shoot." I pulled out a lollipop and a long piece of green ribbon to include in our photos.
It definitely added a nice touch.

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I love her. She is always so happy, always so beautiful.

And I love her sparkly brown eyes, it's like I can see everything about her through them. 

This is her favorite. Might as well be mine. :)

Does she not make you want to run back to those days when we were little? 

I always get that feeling. 

Happy wednesday to all of you ♥

-Annie

Project 64 [Spring green]

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A couple of days ago, I took some photos of my little sis, and we both got creative with a green round lollipop and a piece of ribbon to tie on her hair. They turned out nicely, and I will be uploading the entire set sometime this week, so stay tuned :)

Happy Lord's Day!

-Annie

Little valentine

It was all yesterday, I know. But I still have that sparkly feeling about everything having to do with chocolate, pink, red, sweet, and love. So let's just call it valentine's week, alright? I might just keep on posting things having to do with valentine's day throughout the week. Just so you know and be ready.
Anyway, I asked my lovely sister yesterday evening if I could take a couple of pictures of her because, first of all, she's beautiful. Second of all, wouldn't a 7 year-old girl look adorable posing on valentine's day? The session was really really short; only like 20 minutes. Here they go!

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What can I say? I mean, really?

And of course the teddy bear just had to join the shoot at some point.

There's something about black and white. It works like magic.

Hope you've enjoyed these!

Happy Valentine's week, and happy tuesday. ♥

-Annie