Behind the Scenes: Children are Like Flowers

{Art available here}

With tulips growing around my yard & the fact that Sunhine Girl’s 9th birthday is quickly approaching, it made me think back to this piece of art I created 5 years ago now. Sunshine was about 4 years old and we were at one of our favorite local gardens. I was photographing the kiddos & she {in her silly way} decided to do the above. I kept shooting & think the image is so sweet. When Demdaco licensed my art in 2008, they split my collection into 3 categories: Scripture, General Inspiration, & Baby/Child. They provided me with the above quote & I knew right away this image was the perfect match to illustrate this quote:

 

Children are like flowers,

water them daily with love

and watch them bloom.

 

Lately I feel like time is flying faster than ever. My Favorite Little Mister just turned 11, Sunshine Girl is almost 9, school year is almost OUT & I still cannot even believe it’s May!

 

One thing in life is sure: I have LOVED watering my kiddos daily with love & watching them bloom into who God has created them to be. This mommy-journey is the best. Every year I love it more. I love the ages they are at, the fun we have, and most of all, the deep & meaningful conversations. Sunshine Girl is apparently a budding theologian & seriously asks the deepest questions about God & life & humanity. It blows me away what her mind is thinking. It is an honor to be their mama & be a part of their journey.

 

I look forward to seeing how they will continue to grow.

 

Grace & Peace,

Julie