Tuesday, January 29, 2008

January 30


There is nothing cooler than listening to your kids start to read books to themselves for the first time. Kate sat in her room tonight reading "Jamberry". Initially I tried to take photos of her doing a headstand (which she practiced tonight at gymnastics). They were disastrous photos! So I'm trying to follow the vertical/horizontal theme by showing this scene two different ways!

14 comments:

pakosta said...

very cool hearing them read isn't it?!
you should be proud!
tara

Anonymous said...

that is a great shot...It is amazing how they catch onto reading!
cari

Mom2Drew said...

I can't wait for this moment in time with my kiddos. It gives me chills.

Becky said...

It's a complete change in their world when they learn to read, isn't it? Great colors here!

periwinkle eye images said...

Oh I really do like the verical shot; you have filled the view perfectly, and event though her whole reading posture shows more in the horizontal, this one focuses more on the intensity and concentration of your daughter. Is is as though you were not there at all. Fabulous! ML

Val said...

Sweet captures!

robin said...

I agree, it is so wonderful to see kids start to read. It opens up a whole new world for them. I really like the vertical shot, can almost hear her reading to us!

Liz said...

What a sweet memory to have captured. I had forgotten about the book Jamberry until you just mentioned it. My oldest used to LOVE that book.

Anonymous said...

What a great memory. I love when they first start to read. Great focus

Tera Fraley said...

Yeah for her!! That shirt is too cute!!

Angela2932 said...

Your colors always look so vibrant, and I love the facial expressions you catch! You can almost see her mouth moving in the second one, reading out loud!

Joanne Fowler said...

Love the every day captures!

Mandy said...

I have to agree. Watching your kids succeed at that must be wonderful. I can't wait. Reading is so important...and it will effect them so much as they get older. ITS HUGE, really, when you think of it. Definitely a good thing to capture.

m.e. said...

What a great moment to capture. It is sweet to watch your children love books. How wonderful! All your photos look great, Debbi. You are rockin' the camera ;-)