When I was pregnant with Hayden, I read an article in a magazine that depicted a family’s tradition with their daughter.
Beginning with her first birthday, they dressed her in her grandmother’s vintage bathing suit and took a picture. They did this every year as they watched their baby daughter grow from a toddler, to a child, to a young woman.
It was amazing and adorable and I thought it was a wonderful way to show in photos how their daughter had changed and grown.
When Hayden was born, I tried to think of a way that we could accomplish the same tradition with him. I wasn’t about to put him in a pair of my Grandpa’s old swimming trunks (not to mention the fact that I didn't have any). That simply was not going to work.
Randy and I talked about it. We wanted the item to be something simple, yet classic. Something a boy/man would wear that would convey timelessness and class. The answer: a men’s white-button down shirt (from the Gap no less).
Beginning with her first birthday, they dressed her in her grandmother’s vintage bathing suit and took a picture. They did this every year as they watched their baby daughter grow from a toddler, to a child, to a young woman.
It was amazing and adorable and I thought it was a wonderful way to show in photos how their daughter had changed and grown.
When Hayden was born, I tried to think of a way that we could accomplish the same tradition with him. I wasn’t about to put him in a pair of my Grandpa’s old swimming trunks (not to mention the fact that I didn't have any). That simply was not going to work.
Randy and I talked about it. We wanted the item to be something simple, yet classic. Something a boy/man would wear that would convey timelessness and class. The answer: a men’s white-button down shirt (from the Gap no less).
the first picture (1.23.08)
the second picture (1.23.09)
the third picture (1.23.10)
last year's picture (1.23.11)
this year's pictures (1.23.12)
We plan on continuing this tradition annually until Hayden is at least 18 (or until he refuses to participate).
I have to say that I am SO glad that I saw that article. To see the progression of age in this manner is truly remarkable and makes me smile.
Love this! I want to do this too!
ReplyDeleteI have seen this before too...great idea! Unfortunately, I read about it too late, but it would've definitely been something that I would have done. He's too cute! Amazing how fast they grow!
ReplyDeleteBTW I changed the name and link to my blog, I thought it would update itself & no one would have any issues finding me...but apparently they are, so my new blog is called The Chronicles of We & the link is: www.thechroniclesofthed.blogspot.com :)
I think I say something about this every time I see this update...I LOVE this idea! It's definitely on my 'things to do with my kids' list.
ReplyDeleteGood pics!
That boy is cute. He is starting to look so much older.
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I am with Jen, every time I see this I say how much I love it. Maybe we will do something similar for Oli. Wish I'd done it for Bro. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI am with Jen, every time I see this I say how much I love it. Maybe we will do something similar for Oli. Wish I'd done it for Bro. Love it.
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