dress-up days

Today she sits at the window sill with a long white dress over her clothes.  The puffy sleeves remind her of a princess.  She sits dreaming about little fairies painting the pansies with spots of color on their petals, horses, sweet sisters {ugly ones too} and friendships galore.  She hums little tunes that linger in my brain all day--little songs from her favorite movies and shows.  She is happy and somewhat disturbed and startled when I pop over with my camera to document this beautiful imagination.  She stares at me with a sparkle in her eyes and a far-off look--a look that tells me she is engrossed in her imaginary world and somewhat oblivious to me.  I snap a few shots and retreat to watch her from afar.  

Happiness is a window sill, a white dress-up dress and a vivid imagination on a quiet Friday morning.

silhouette

 So much can be read through the lack of small details in a silhouette.  Eyes can focus on the scene and characters alone rather than the expressions, clothing, accessories, etc.  Perhaps that is why a silhouette is so timeless.  The fewer details to distract our eyes and opinions allows us to truly appreciate the image.  I love the way older sister is delighted to look after her younger sister in this photo--feet, just lifting off the ground as her face beams with joy.  Delight reigns between these two and it is incredible to watch.