what we did on our summer vacation

by sesame on January 17, 2010

we modeled sunglasses and went camping.  in the office.

apparently the twins did some growing without asking my permission and i had to go get the 24 month clothing i had put away in the garage for when they are TWENTY FOUR months old.

i don’t understand how it is possible.  i remember sorting all of those hand-me-down clothes when i was still carrying those babies in my belly.  i had to sit and fold the clothes on the floor because the weight of them in me was too much for any standing activities.  i would stop at certain pieces and remember when baby gemma wore it… taking note of how fast time goes.  reassuring myself that i would not be hugely pregnant and uncomfortable forever.

still, at that moment, the twins being big enough to wear those things seemed a lifetime away.  i did not even know their faces…

now here i am.  reminded again.  it goes so fast.

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Christie January 17, 2010 at 12:09 pm

So, so, so love that first photo, what a classic. It is true they grow WAY too fast, at least you have a gorgeous photographic record of so many special moments.

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cilla January 17, 2010 at 1:27 pm

I love your kids! but they do have to stop growing so fast :P

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victoria67 January 17, 2010 at 3:37 pm

the first photo of clover is perfect!!! so adorable!
looks like you had a lovely summer vacation!

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celine January 17, 2010 at 6:26 pm

Is kieran wearing a dress? !

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sesameellis January 17, 2010 at 9:13 pm

a short suit.

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Lisa Bentley January 17, 2010 at 8:17 pm

I LOVE these photos! you capture them wonderfully! love the glasses though!

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julia January 17, 2010 at 8:58 pm

Your older daughter looks like she's ready to be a teenager!

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Pauline January 17, 2010 at 10:24 pm

The sunglasses modelling is made of win!

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Kim K. January 18, 2010 at 4:11 am

Hi Rachel-LOVE the cropped one of Kieran in the pink shades. Well, I love ALL of them, but that one is my favorite. His little fingers, and kissable cheeks and rosey lips.

If you have a chance, do you mind giving us some of the settings????

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sesameellis January 18, 2010 at 8:41 am

i will have to go back and check what they were…i have a few huge projects that i am working on, so it is dump and run on the blog for the next 2 weeks. i know they were with the 50mm f/1.4

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Kim K. January 18, 2010 at 7:16 pm

no worries! i know you're plate is pretty full. i'm more than happy to get the photos :) Take care-KK

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Sevinje. January 18, 2010 at 9:16 am

Hi, Rachel!
Love your blog and your photos :-)
They are always full of love and light.
I'm so admired with your energy to do all this beatiful work ;-)
stay as you are :-)
And God bless you!

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sam January 18, 2010 at 5:13 am

love love love your work rachel ! your kids are beautiful and i really enjoy reading your thoughts, from a mummy perspective too…………
keep up the great, and inspirational work .
x

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MonikaPoland94 January 18, 2010 at 6:39 am

OMG! So sweet! :) I love this photos :)

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Jess January 18, 2010 at 7:22 pm

You are such a fantastic blogger, Rachel =)

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sesameellis January 18, 2010 at 9:20 pm

thank you!

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Charlotte January 18, 2010 at 11:25 pm

I just had to go shopping for bigger clothes for Liam. My 'tiny' little 7 month old is growing way way too fast. He's already in 12 month clothes and some 12-18 months! How is it possible I gave birth to a giant? At least he's trying to stay a baby for me a little longer.. still not crawling although it's going to be so soon and I'm going to cry like a baby myself. sigh.. these little ones need to start listening to us mommies and stop all the growing up.

Love the photos as always.. such cuties.

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Lauren January 19, 2010 at 12:02 am

Funky glasses and Colors Kid's! Love the play on color Rachel – really vibrant :) Clover's cheeky grin, Kieran's cool dude attitude and Gemma's rock star pose. Happy vacation!

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Anastasija January 19, 2010 at 8:57 am

well, camping in the office looks like fun! and just wanted to mention I LOVE the new blog title picture! makes me smile every time i pop by!

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