My dad took these photos of us (my sister Val and me) playing among the fallen leaves on a crisp November day back in 1976.
I was four years old, the same age Clover is now. While I'm able to conjure vague bits of memory from days like it, I don't necessarily remember this day in particular.
Nowadays I treasure having these images to look back on, with their power to bring focus to a faded recollection. A little version of me running wild in the woods.
As we were driving away from Clover's pre-school the other day, the breeze lifted a pile of leaves on the side of the road, sending their bright colors up into a whirling spiral.
Mama, did you see the leaves?!
I did honey, wasn’t that cool?
Her voice filled with astonishment:
Mama, I didn’t know leaves could play!
I'm guessing one day she may not recall having made this wonderful discovery, but I'm willing to bet she'll appreciate that I felt compelled to write it down :)
16 comments:
those pictures made me so happy. and i love when kids say amazing things like that.
How beautiful - and those pants are AMAZING! :)
oh my gosh, i have goosebumps all over. what a beautiful poetic soul you have missa, to make these connections and give these glimpses of a child (and mother's) world such poignant reality. these photos are utterly haunting, i can just hear your voices and laughter. that is the year i was born! i think it was a very very good year for children's fashions ;) love this so much, thank you.
Your dad was an amazing photographer huh. They are such beautiful photos. And it is absolutely fitting that you are wearing patchwork pants. I think he must've loved you girls alot. Lovely Clovers little words too.
little you! such beautiful photos.
i've found that i like to collect the little things that are special or inspiring to me today, but that might escape my memory months from now. and i like the idea that our kids--whenever the curiosity may strike--might read our blogs, learning stuff both about their mom and themselves :)
p.s. ugh, my darkness of late...i was kidding my friend that at age 37, i have decided to go goth. who knows, maybe it is the sign of a crisis ;)
They really are fantastic pictures! I sadly remember very little from that age, so I think it's a good idea to document as much as possible!
Beautiful photos :). Inspiring me to capture the sweet moments that are easy to miss.
you. look. amazing!
and clover is entering the time when everything outta their mouths is one adorably awe-struck statement after another. 4/5 is my favorite kid age for that reason alone!
I am loving this post. I love the style of the photos. I love the subjects (you). I love the clothes. It all took me back. Psst. I had pants like those
Fantastic photos, love the style of the photography and your gorgeous retro clothes, precious memories :-)
Your childhood and hers, all magic!! Love these photos!!!! Seems like certain eras had certain colors that just popped more than others. I remember these colors from my childhood so clearly!
Wow. Clover sure has a way with words. I love these photos of you as a little gal. I also the color and composition; your dad did a great job. Pretty sweet blue velvet coat too!
aww, she is so precious! on a completely different fashion sidenote-- your patchwork bell bottoms were top-notch Missa :) Love!
awww "I didn't know leaves could play" that really is so cute.
Wow ur dad was quite the photographer, I can see that talent is genetic, thanks for yer post.
More amazing photographs your dad took! What a treasure trove.
Oh, man. You just made me tear up a little. How the little ones just take us right back to the joy and wonder of youth.
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