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The Girl Thing

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These little nieces of mine, in their dress-up clothes looking at one another, dreaming of romance in castles and pretending they are grown-up… I told them I was going to tie a brick to the top of their heads in order to keep them pint size. They think I am kidding. Little do they know that if the brick idea worked I would probably do it.


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Photos: My nieces this summer.


                  

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57 responses to “The Girl Thing”

  1. le petit cabinet de curiosites

    Quelle JOIE DE VIVRE !!!!

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  2. herhimnbryn

    Such joy.

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  3. TACE

    ok, those are adorable and I especially love the tattoos. hahaha Modern ladies indeed. They look like they’re having fun!

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  4. Sugar

    Ohhh sooo beautiful! Love all the photos, but the first one is special!

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  5. nel

    Oh they are just so beautiful and the photos are gorgeous. You really have a gift of capturing the moment in an instant.
    I know what you mean about the brick thing. It’s Chloe’s birthday next week and she’s turning 12 (she thought it was 13 lol) I told her I was going to put my hand on her head to stop her growing up any more. Time goes way too fast.
    Hope you’re having a lovely summer with your family. Nel xo

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  6. Jeanne

    Those children are magnificent and beautiful and having the childhood most of us dream of……….
    Truly blessed are you all.
    Love Jeanne

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  7. Marcie

    I can just hear the young giggles, what a treat for you to have them in your life. Your photos are spectacular Corey, you have a special gift.

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  8. Miss Maddie’s

    The top pic is absolutely enchanting!It reminds me of the old picture postcards from the turn of the century. The models(aka your nieces) are the cutest little things.
    It would be wonderful if we could stop time and let them linger as beautiful, innocent souls but then remembering your own life just think of the things we would be depriving them of; like falling in love with that handsome prince and someday making you a great-aunt.
    Enjoy your 4th of July weekend!
    xo Susan

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  9. pauline

    such love in your family!

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  10. darla

    A whole bunch of little Princesses. It is wonderful that they can spend time together.
    Darla

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  11. Caffienated Cowgirl

    What gorgeous little fairies! I’d keep them pint-sized too 🙂

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  12. My Mélange

    Such darling cherub faces and long wavy hair. They are all such cuties!!!

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  13. caty

    SO beautiful! and happy!
    🙂
    only to see them makes you happy!
    Thank you Corey!

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  14. Julie Ann

    Beautiful pictures Corey. They have amazing hair ! Jx

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  15. anna

    Precious, Corey — you’re nieces are epitome of innocence and joy. You capture them perfectly.

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  16. Beverly

    I remember the dress-up photos from last summer. The nieces are every bit as enchanting this year as last!
    (Can’t wait til next summer now!)

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  17. Holly

    Corey,
    May your family be an inspiration to all…
    “Surrond yourself in love, enjoy every moment, living life to its fullest”.
    Thank you for sharing them with me.

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  18. Dee

    How precious…wonderful photos, Corey!

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  19. deirdre

    Sooo sweet.

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  20. Mary

    Last year, this year………next year taller but impossible to be sweeter! You certainly are amazing behind the lens whether catching the beauty of your nieces, or peeling paint!
    Think I’ll borrow one of your bricks to plonk on granddaughter Jasmin’s pretty head – 12th birthday looming and the dangerous years ahead. If only the age of innocence could last……forever!!!
    Have a great Fourth with your family Corey. Hope the fires are not in your area.
    Hugs – Mary.

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  21. Marilyn

    Beautiful nieces and beautiful photography!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Marilyn

    Beautiful nieces, beautiful photography, beautiful you!

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  23. Star

    They are such beautiful girls; I can fully understand why you’d like to keep them just as they are. It’s wonderful to see them smiling and happy and using their imaginations as they dream of the future. 🙂
    Sending you holiday blessings.

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  24. Cindy

    I love when you photograph your nieces. Such beautiful girls. Perfect shots, BTW.

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  25. Carolyn Mallin

    Absolutely charming! My granddaughters are growing much too fast. They’re 8 & 9 and it seems like yesterday that they where born.
    Carolyn

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  26. Sher

    Corey, they are each absolutely gorgeous and your pictures portray their very lively spirits! Although I’m sure they have their moments, as all children (and adults as well) do, they seem to really enjoy each other and are a great support team. A wonderful thing to witness!
    Sher

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  27. Deborah P

    So sweet. If you figure out how to make that brick work, please share. I have a 1 yr old great-niece and 1 yr old and 3 yr old great-nephews that I’d love to do that to.

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  28. Rosemary

    I wish the brick thing did work!!
    Your family has beautiful children!!!
    Happy 4th weekend!
    Rosemary

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  29. martina

    Those beautiful Amaro girls! Great photos Corey, the look so ethereal in black and white.

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  30. Dee/reddirtramblings

    They are beautiful. The two younger ones look a lot like my niece, S. Made me smile.~~Dee

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  31. Elaine L.

    Your pictures are FABULOUS!
    They belong in a magazine. Your nieces are going to have some wonderful pictures to document their growing up years.
    ~elaine~

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  32. caren k

    FANTASTIC! This is what I LOVE to see – children acting their age, pretending – using their imagination. Just being kids. I am on a crusade to keep children – children!!!!! Thank you so much. Caren

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  33. Kris

    I’d like to see pint size Corey with her cousins.

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  34. Jen*

    I love the first photo…it makes me want to watch Pride & Prejudice and have tea with scones. I love the way you document your time with your nieces…it looks like so much FUN! Thank you for bringing such beauty to my Thursday.

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  35. Dawn

    Corey. I’m sure everyone has already said this but I must say it again…these photographs are breathtaking!!! Just beautiful ~ and the little angels playing? They are beautiful as well, like sun-kissed angels! xxoo, Dawn

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  36. nancy

    the light in the first photo i so amazing and the composition is just so great…you really caught a moment!
    xxnancy

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  37. the Farmer’s Wife

    Playing dress up is one of the great activities of childhood. That, and watching mom sit at her dressing table getting ready for an evening out.
    I love the little girl in the middle of the last picture. WOW, what a beauty. I hope you’re using your great photography talents to do portraits of these “ladies”.
    – Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wife

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  38. Alina

    They are growing so fast. And I am still dreaming of romance in castles while pretending to be grown-up

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  39. laura

    Those pictures brought back memories of dressing up in my Aunt’s old recital gowns…with the fur collar and cuffs…in 80+ degree weather in the attic! LOL oh such fun…such true fun for little girls to play dress up.
    Of course, i was always the Queen..but…
    Thank you for sharing those pictures because they triggered some very happy memories of my own!
    i wish adult women could still play dress-up every once in a while!
    😀

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  40. Tammy

    oh the days of dress-up…I loved those days. Such beautiful nieces.
    blessings and love

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  41. Eunice

    How pretty they are! I am planning a ‘dress up’ box for my granddaughter. She is an infant right now, but in the blink of an eye, she will be old enough to play dress-up! (And, maybe a ‘pirate’ box for her big brother?)

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  42. Beachy

    Such beautiful little girls in your family, Corey! I know what you mean about the brick idea… I keep telling my youngest children I want to keep them little, especially now because my oldest son just became taller than me this spring!

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  43. constance lefevre forehand

    these pictures are priceless. oh the beautiful innocense.

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  44. Deb

    Such gorgeous pictures!! x

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  45. Rabenfrau

    Hey, a new banner! It looks good!
    And your wonderful nieces! I like the last photo most.

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  46. AmandaMay

    Your photographs are so amazing! I especially love the top one, just perfect.

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  47. Hasmin

    Such beauties! they have beautiful wavy hair. 🙂

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  48. Lynda

    Adorable!!
    xo,
    Lynda

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  49. Miss Sandy

    Corey,
    They are all perfect little cherubs! I am glad you are capturing their magical summer of childhood on camera. The pictures and memories will someday be priceless!

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  50. Muriel

    So cute and adorable!!

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  51. Sally

    The innocence, the beauty, the joy. There are so many emotions and memories that burst from my mind when I look at those enchanting little ones. You captured so much in just those few shots. Thank you for sharing this with us. sh

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  52. tlchang

    Beautiful girls. Beautiful depiction of childhood. I especially like the black and white photos – the reflected light from the hand mirror in the first photo, and the long hair flying as the girls twirl? further down…
    It’s always a delight to read and see your posts Corey.

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  53. Louise

    Beautiful beautiful Pictures!
    You totally captured little girls, reminds me of my own six year old princess. I too don’t want her to grow up too fast!
    Loved that!!

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  54. susanna

    Corey, these are gorgeous photographs!!! I’ve said this before but if I were these little ones’ parents, I’d be begging for copies to frame and hang up on my walls. Beautiful!

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  55. Nora

    Oh, they are truly adorable!

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  56. tinker

    Oh, they are precious!
    Yes, if only that brick thing worked…
    sigh~

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  57. Shana

    Lovely photos! I suddenly remembered I have to leave for a job interview – for a moment I really forgot – you write really well!!

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