Thursday's Theme: Mama

Tracey (at Picture This) is judging a new photo contest in November; the theme is "Mama", and the submission should feature the mom (me) or the mood of motherhood prominently. Children can be in the picture as well, but they are not to be the focus. I have selected a couple of pics that I'm considering for submission and they're below.

(taken by my mom on her last visit)

(taken by Dave the day Eli was born)

I like the first one because this is something Eli and I do a million times a day. That boy makes eye contact with me that is so strong and endearing. Everyone who sees us together makes some kind of comment about how he "only has eyes for me" or "he is in love with his mama".

The second is one of my all-time favorites, because it captures the perfect peace and joy I felt after our son was born. I love how neither of us are looking at the camera (or each other), and I love the magnetism of our new relationship. I can't say that I remember Dave even taking that picture. It's a little blurry, but I think that adds to its charm.

But to celebrate the theme of "mama", here is one my dad took of me and my mom. She is amazing. I love you!

Check out other mamas at Tracey's!