It seems that since Mary Jean has been little she has been focused on her looks. It is bizarre to have a 4 year old want to look into the mirror all the time. It is often to make funny faces and expressions, but she just loves to look at herself. Especially after she get's dressed in the mornings. I can only imagine the teenage years!
Whenever she would say "Do I look pretty", Jeff and I have always tried to respond with "yes, you are pretty, but also smart". Balancing the whole, looks vs. brains. We talk about how it is more important what is inside a persons heart then what is outside.
Thought I would share this mornings conversation with Mary Jean:
She was saying she was pretty and we had talked about what was in a person's heart.
Me: When you pick a husband, it's nice if he is handsome but you want someone that is going to have a good heart and treat you well.
MJ: I know.... I am going to marry Thomas (boy across street)
Me: Well you will probably change your mind before then
MJ: No, I will marry him
Me: Just make sure it is someone like Daddy. Handsome and caring.
MJ: I will
Me: There will be lots of boys in your life time that will come after you I am sure.
MJ: *giggle* no
Me: Yes, but that is ok
MJ: well I will just run away
Me: Yes... run fast and far my little one.
She makes me laugh.
My two favorite people, and a quote for the day.
Both pictures shot with my 85mm at probably f2. Love this lense.
Quote for the day:
Perhaps imagination is only intelligence having fun. 
— George Scialabra
"well i will just run away" - hahahaha!
What a sweetheart. What I love about that daughter of yours is that while she is obviously GORGEOUS, she's also not afraid to be herself. I find she's totally okay with looking and being silly (ie: with the arcade teeth!!) and that's a wonderful thing. Obviously, with so many people telling her she's so pretty all the time (which is inevitable, because she is!) she's going to be a little caught up in it, but I find she's totally "herself", and not afraid of being so!
Posted by: Kate | January 15, 2007 at 12:49 PM
She is such a cutie Shell. I love the pics - you have this amazing way of capturing life that just takes ones breath away. I can't wait for you to photograph my two favorite people :)
Posted by: Dee | January 17, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Amazing captures, awesome story and wonderful quote! Thank you for sharing!
D
Posted by: Dawn | January 20, 2007 at 09:52 PM
Hey there! Funny story! Great photos! :-)
Posted by: Robin | January 23, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Aww!!! How sweet! Jenna is very into her looks too! So hard to believe at such a young age! Love the pictures, they are Beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle Croson | January 26, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Aww...what a cute story! Little girls are sooo precious! SOMETIMES...hehe!!! I have boys...only neices...& wow...the difference between boys & girls:)
Love the pictures. That lens ROCKS & I can't wait to get one:) Love the color tones & clarity!!!!
Posted by: Alisha Ekstrom | January 30, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Too cute! It is amazing what kids come up with and how they see the world. Good luck to all of us!!! :)
Posted by: Alissa | February 03, 2007 at 03:34 PM