Day 046, Year 3 - Alexis & The Birthday Weekend by stevecameras

Day 046, Year 3 - Alexis & The Birthday Weekend

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So...My Little Heart, my Popsy, my little chicken-wing, my Scrumpot turned 6 over the weekend.

It's crazy how quickly the time has gone, accented much more by the fact I don't live with her and therefore don't see her every day.

And with a little hair-straightening she looks very grown up....scarily so!

It has been a lovely weekend celebrating her 6 years on the planet and it has given me a little time for reflection, on what has gone before, what is happening now and what is to come in her life and also in mine.

The journey I have gone through personally since she was born has been mad, crazy, emotional, happy, sad, frightening and frustrating, but all in all, it's been hugely rewarding and I don't have any regrets. And I feel I am past the moment of thinking that I wish things might have turned out better for her given her parents aren't together, as I know this doesn't matter. She is loved, cared for, and happy. And that makes me happy.

I am very lucky to be her daddy, and although she is growing up far too fast, I can't wait to be beside her as she continues to grow into a wonderful human being...!

An alternative black and white seen here:
http://365project.org/stevecameras/365-almost/2015-02-15

3 good things:

1 - A lovely breakfast and morning in general, at Alexis' house, with Alexis, her mum (my ex), and both sets of grandparents.
2 - A great party for Alexis, with 15 of her school friends
3 - A great, smooth run back to Norfolk that evening
What a gorgeous little girl, with wonderful hair. Thank you for sharing your emotions - she's lucky to have a dad who cares for her like this. My eldest granddaughter turned 6 in October and I can empathise with the thought that time goes scarily fast, especially when you won't see them too often.
February 16th, 2015  
My eldest is 6 very soon, I can relate to how fast they grow!!
February 16th, 2015  
Wow - she looks really grown up. And beautiful - I suggest you buy a shotgun and move quite close when she turns 16 ;0) No point locking her in a tower - she could let down her hair!
February 16th, 2015  
What a beautiful happy little girl, you have captured such character. Enjoy her being only 6, such an uncomplicated age and so full of fun and innocence.
February 16th, 2015  
It's bonkers how much older they look with straight hair! As soon as I straighten my girls's hair she looks almost teen! A very natural portrait.
February 16th, 2015  
I admire the way you & Alex's Mum have handled her upbringing. You obviously have as much access as is possible which is just great for everyone concerned. A daughter is such a treasure for a dad & possibly easier for you as she will always be daddy's girl. Such a lovely girl & like you I am amazed how grown up she has got over the last few months! The biggest chane is when she starts secondary education.....that is frightening!
February 16th, 2015  
A beautiful portrait of a beautiful six-year-old daughter! From what you say you have been and will continue to be, a super dad!
February 16th, 2015  
Aww, this is so cute. Happy Birthday to her!
February 16th, 2015  
She is growing up so fast, love her long, long hair. I hope she had a lovely birthday.
February 17th, 2015  
Oh Steve, what beautiful words and sentiments. She is one treasured girl and I just know she will grow up better for all that love that is bestowed on her. This is such a gorgeous photograph. Congratulations again on her 6th birthday... here's to many more, happy birthdays up ahead.
February 17th, 2015  
Fav! She's beautiful =) Lovely story. Happy Birthday to your little sweetheart!
February 17th, 2015  
Beautiful portrait, her hair is gorgeous. My two are 17 and 19, and as cliche as it sounds I have no idea where the years have gone.
February 18th, 2015  
She is a real beauty and you have captured her so well!!
February 18th, 2015  
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