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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Sofia: Far away, atop a hill and feeling free.
Alba: Close up, wind in her hair and snuggled on her quilt.

As always, joining in with the lovely Jodi.

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  1. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    i LOVE these!

    i have to say, i also love how often you change your title font. i do believe this one's my favorite thus far :)

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    1. KateJuly 30, 2013 at 2:47 PM

      I'm quite fond of this one too! I think I'll keep it ;)

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  2. dear oliveJuly 30, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    I love these, Kate! Those clouds behind Alba look like a backdrop. So lovely. Kellie xx

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  3. bluebirds of happinessJuly 31, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    These are both just so lovely - I just adore the little ribbon in Alba's hair xx

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  4. kacie @ mama caseJuly 31, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    totally totally love these.

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  5. gillian claireAugust 2, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I love these!

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  6. CatAugust 3, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    These are so beautiful. I really love the colours in them both and the clouds you can see behind Alba is just stunning. I hope you are keeping well lovely. xx

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  7. Lauren KnightAugust 3, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    These are breathtaking! Such a beautiful sky!

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  8. UnknownAugust 3, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    these are so so beautiful! Really, really special. (I linked to them for this week's portraits)

    Wish you could work your web design magic on my blog! Love how you are changing things up all the time...I tend do that too, but it is never like the magic you have! xxoo

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  9. Jesi Passepartout August 3, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    These are so lovely!

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