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Monday, December 10, 2012

Heart of my Heart








my petals
have faded
heart of
my heart
in your
satin youth
i see
eternity
r e f l e c t e d


         












blossoming
SIXTEEN
happy birthday RoseWillow
 heart of my heart



i love you bigger than the sky





at 6:00 AM
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Posted by Laura

105 comments:

  1. Minoru SaitoDecember 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Hi. She is very beautiful. " Happy Birthday sixteen"

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  2. Anne Huskey-LockardDecember 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful photos of an EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL GIRL!!!!
    Happiest of days, Rose Willow! Enjoy, totally.

    XXOO~~
    Anne

    P.S. love the one with the mask and leather jacket....awesome!

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  3. Brian MillerDecember 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    ha great pics of the girls....what is that picture right below your verse? it looks like a part of a skeleton....its seriously fascinating...in your satin youth i see eternity....really cool line...

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  4. HalcyonDecember 10, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    You have some great models, both floral and human. :)

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  5. HannahDecember 10, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    As always, always, Laura!!! Your images are SO striking. You always inspire me and blow me away with your verse. Thank you, for sharing with us all!! <3

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  6. Happy Hippy Yoga ChickDecember 10, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Oh! What a lovely girl! Happy Birthday beautiful! Congratulations to both of you. Me thinks someone might outshine the menora tonight.

    You're both shine the love and the light this world needs,

    Karen

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  7. Kerry O'ConnorDecember 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Heart of my heart.. I can think of no better way to say it than that. A lovely girl and lovely words.

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  8. Robyn GreenhouseDecember 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    all your pictures are wonderful! Love the one with the reflection of the trees!

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  9. TracyDecember 10, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    LOVELY pictures of your girl... wishing her the happiest day! :o) Happy Festival of Light, my friend ((HUGS))

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  10. Green SpeckDecember 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    A very happy birthday :-)

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  11. LoisDecember 10, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    What a beautiful and expressive face she has, so complex.

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  12. PieDecember 10, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful photos.

    My Blue Monday.

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  13. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 10, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Laura, this is simply stunningly beautiful. Rose Willow (such a lovely name!) is so beautiful. And what glorious photos you took of her - fantastic! Bet she loves them. I love the sky photo and "I love you bigger than the sky". As mothers do.

    This filled my heart with happiness. Happy birthday to your beautiful birthday girl!

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  14. LizDecember 10, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful series of shot. Have a fabulous week!

    Liz (yacb)
    Liz (mlc)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    What a beautiful birthday wish for a beautiful girl!

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  16. DeniseinVADecember 10, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Such a lovely series of photos and a special gift for a beautiful young lady. Happy Birthday Rose Willow!

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  17. HerotomostDecember 10, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    This made me smile bigger than anything else so far today. What a lovely tribute to a beautiful girl from an equally stunning writer. Great work.

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  18. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 10, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Happy birthday and many blessings for this beautiful girl! You put a smile on my face today, which is always welcomed! I enjoyed your post very much. Thank you for dropping by, glad you liked my Chanuka tablescape, wishing you and yours a very happy Chanuka Season.
    FABBY

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  19. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)December 10, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    What can I say but ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh much love and what a lovely name.... but then again what a wonderful mother - would expect no less... Happy Birthday to Mom and Rose Willow and Happy Chanukah to all - poem and photos sparkled with light as only you, Laura, can illuminate.

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  20. Susie ClevengerDecember 10, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    She is so beautiful. I love the photos and the poetry. You are so talented.

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  21. CarlettaDecember 11, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    She's lovely! Happy Sweet 16 to her!

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  22. HilaryDecember 11, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    She's lovely, Laura, as are your wonderful sentiments. Happy Birthday to your girl.

    Wishing you and yours a very Chappy Chanukkah! ;)

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  23. LeoviDecember 11, 2012 at 2:08 AM


    Yes, very nice pictures, I really like the post today with so many beautiful pictures, beautiful portraits.

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  24. eileeninmdDecember 11, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Lovely photos! Your daughter is beautiful and your poem is lovely. Happy Chanukah!

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  25. Felipa M.December 11, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Beautiful pics, you look like a princess!

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  26. Jidhu JoseDecember 11, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    awesome pics. Your daughter is beautiful

    Snapshot

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  27. HeavenDecember 11, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Happy birthday to your lovely daughter ~

    She has blossomed beautifully ~

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  28. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful portraits of your beautiful daughter -- who is very lucky to have such a wise and talented mom!

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  29. Icy BCDecember 11, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Happy birthday to your daughter!

    I have always called my children "heart of my heart" too :-)

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  30. J RyeDecember 11, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love every shots!

    My Yellow
    It is also a giveaway for US residents, come and join if you like and qualify..

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  31. KerriDecember 11, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Oh what a beautiful young lady! These days go by so fast .... my baby turned 20 this year :)

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  32. Myrna R.December 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    How beautiful Laura. Blessings on her Birthday. She's beautiful.

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  33. CarverDecember 11, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I hope your daughter had a happy birthday. Wonderful photographs of her and also of nature.

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  34. Yael from Home Garden DiggersDecember 11, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    A beautiful wish to a beautiful girl. Happy Birthday to Rose Willow. Thank you for stopping by my blog.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  35. DianneDecember 11, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Happy Birthday to a beautiful young woman
    wonderful portraits of her spirit

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  36. LouiseDecember 11, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Very lovely...beautiful photos :)

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  37. LouiseDecember 11, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Lovely...beautiful photos :)

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  38. CassandraDecember 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Great share and beautiful photos..

    Visiting from MYM- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/12/270-classic-cartoons-to-watch.html

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  39. DaydreamertooDecember 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Beautiful.
    I have a sixteen year old too. It's a scary time though...lol The photographs are gorgeous.

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  40. Felipa M.December 11, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Sorry about my last comment, I didn't realize that is your girl, I thought it was you :)
    She is a beautiful girl, she really looks like a princess.
    Happy birthday for her and congratulations for you.
    Kisses

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  41. Laurie KolpDecember 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    She's beautiful!

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  42. MaryDecember 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    A wonderful happy birthday to your beautiful daughter.

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  43. LeoraDecember 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    She is lovely, even more than those delightful flowers you post. Hard to imagine my ten year old as a sixteen year old. I suppose in six years I won't have a choice.

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  44. mrs mediocrityDecember 11, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Just lovely! Happy birthday to her!

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  45. ayalaDecember 11, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    She is beautiful. Happy Birthday and congrats to you mama. :)

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  46. DeliDecember 11, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I'm glad to visit your blog. I love your photos! Beautiful lines as well: my petals have faded, heart of my heart, in your satin youth I see eternity reflected. Wow! Followed you on NB, using Steps On Air account :)

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  47. vivinfranceDecember 12, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    What a lovely tribute to a beautiful daughter.

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  48. ClaudiaDecember 12, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    so beautiful...happy birthday to your lovely daughter...

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  49. CarolaDecember 12, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Great portraits, great nature shots.
    Thanks for your visit.

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  50. EdenDecember 12, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Happe Birthday to her. She is beautiful.

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  51. BeachannyDecember 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Wonderful photos; great sentiments. Happy birthday to your daughter.

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  52. HeidiDecember 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful shots. Thank you for linking up this week!

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  53. Gunilla BäckDecember 12, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    She's beautiful. Happy birthday to her!

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  54. Rambling WoodsDecember 12, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Oh what a lovely post and your daughter is so beautiful. How time flies with our children.. Happy Happy Birthday!!!!....Michelle

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  55. RcelDecember 13, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Wow! Wow! Beautiful captures! Just beautiful! :)

    Was here for Wednesday Whites!

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  56. kaykualaDecember 13, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Such a pretty little lass blossoming to be an elegant lady. It's the perfect gift, a pride and joy to a mother's heart! Nicely Laura!

    Hank

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  57. Dina LettreDecember 13, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Wow...I love the way you cropped all of these, but that first shot is just so special. Great perspective!

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  58. lenciliciousDecember 13, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Lovely Photographs. The composition is great too.
    My Yellow Entry

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  59. LeoviDecember 13, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    A sweet fruit, the first is a beautiful macro ...

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  60. Mina fotostunderDecember 13, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Thank you for all your comments!
    Beautiful pictures!

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  61. Pride In PhotosDecember 13, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Wow...16 year old celebration! She is beautiful and I love the black and white images...lovely.
    Laurie

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  62. HansHBDecember 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Great photos!

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  63. MandelhjärtaDecember 13, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely pictures! Beautiful girl! :)
    Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  64. MeriDecember 13, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    What a beautiful subject for beautiful portraits! Your heart must swell with love every time you look at her. Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen!

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  65. MarieDecember 13, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Thank you for commenting on my Today's Flowers post! I love your photography! That header picture is wonderful! And the shots of your daughter and the orchid are very creative and sweet. My daughter's birthday is also upcoming! Happy Birthday to yours!

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  66. MetaDecember 13, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    You have a beautiful Daughter. I hope she have a god day.
    Hug Meta

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  67. JudyDecember 13, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I love that first shot, of the faded flower!! And the reflection of the sunset in the second!!

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  68. Tina´s PicStoryDecember 13, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    very lovely pics! your daughter is sooo sweet ♥

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  69. JimDecember 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Great sky shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  70. Magical Mystical TeacherDecember 13, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Your sky photos are stunning, especially the reflection. I am drawn deep, deep into the water...

    Red Silk Flower and Sky

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  71. ClytieDecember 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    She is beautiful - like you! Even the sweet little heart of the flower ... is eclipsed! I hope she has a splendid birthday! (My twins turned 21 on Monday. Sigh. It happened way too fast!)

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  72. Min fotogenDecember 14, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Great photos on your daughter.
    Congratulations !

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  73. AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Oh, such tender words and beautiful photos! Happy Birthday to your beautiful one.

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  74. DarlaDecember 14, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Bright Blessings to your lovely daughter; and to you, the gracious, gifted Mother.

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  75. Jan K. alias AfanjaDecember 14, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    These are all wonderful shots. I love your sky shots as well as the lovely pictures of your beautiful daughter. Happy birthday and have a wonderful weekend.

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  76. EmzkieDecember 14, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    wow beautiful shots!

    visiting from Wednesday Whites!

    http://www.myphotomeme.com/2012/12/14/wednesday-whites-some-white-ornaments/

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  77. LindyLouMac in ItalyDecember 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    A lovely series of beautiful compositions.

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  78. Judy SheldonWalkerDecember 14, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Such a lovely girl. God bless her on her birthday and going forward. She is a good sport to allow you to create a portfolio for her. :-)

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  79. bettylDecember 15, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Your sky shots are awesome!

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  80. lina@womens perspectivesDecember 15, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Belated happy birthday to your lovely daughter!
    Wonderful shots -all of them.

    Thanks for visiting, Laura :)

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  81. ArtiDecember 15, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Ah! What a pretty young lady! Happy 16 to the angel, wish her the best in life now and always.


    My Yatra Diary...

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  82. Eli♦Bella bloggDecember 15, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    This is so nice, lovely and beautiful.

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  83. ~ Ina ~ INASHOUSEDecember 15, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I wish you a nice weekend! ★

    Ina

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  84. RajeshDecember 15, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Very beautiful.

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  85. HansHBDecember 15, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Nice in B&W too!

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  86. JaneDecember 15, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Nice shots, and great portrait photography too:)

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  87. Zizi SantosDecember 15, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Lindas fotos, alegres e puras
    bj
    Zizi

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  88. MonicaDecember 15, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Great photos, and I really like the b&w series of your daughter:)
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  89. BirgittaDecember 15, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful and nice photos!

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  90. AudreyDecember 15, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    magnifique ciel

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  91. Sara Chapman in Seattle USADecember 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Your daughter is so lucky to have you as a mom. I love the swirly gold tresses. She will become even more wonderful with time. I love being the mother of an adult daughter!

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  92. DimpleDecember 15, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    She is a lovely young woman.
    Happy birthday, Rose Willow, may you be as beautiful and as flexible as your namesakes.

    Blessings to you, Laura!

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  93. Wayne (Woody), whateverDecember 15, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Has it been another year already? We've watched her grow into a beautiful woman, you must be very proud.

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  94. Karen @ away for the weekendDecember 15, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Happy birthday, Rose Willow!

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  95. 'TsukiDecember 16, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    This a beautiful set of picture : the young Lady is so pretty, the reflection so perfect, and the zoom on the flower stunning !

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  96. Modern MomDecember 16, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful captures. She is so pretty.

    Summer Pink Daisy

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  97. Míriam LuizaDecember 16, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Lindas fotos! Parabéns à sua filha! Gostei das citações!

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  98. DragonstarDecember 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Your daughter is so beautiful! A lovely girl at a lovely age.

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  99. PatDecember 16, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Lovely series. Happy birthday to your daughter!

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  100. AnonymousDecember 16, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    LOVE the Queen Anne's Lace... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #61!

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  101. RayaDecember 17, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    wow! great photos.. and your blossoming 16 is so gorgeous! you must be very proud to have her. The last photo of the sky is just majestic. Thanks for joining Wednesday Whites last week Laura!

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  102. Lucy Corrander - M2 PhotosDecember 17, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Wonderful leaf in your header.

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  103. Pearl MapleDecember 17, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Congrats on celebrating a special occassion wit so many pretty photos, happy holidays to you and the family

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  104. Kim NelsonDecember 17, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    What a beauty, Laura. You capture her essence in your photos.

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  105. Tina´s PicStoryDecember 17, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    thanx for sharing your lovely pics with weekend flowers :)

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