A Smile for the Weekend

This little girl is one of my favorites to photograph. You can see one of her images from last year on the information page of my website, and scattered around the gallery. Obviously, she is absolutely darling with a sweet smile that shines through so brightly in pictures.

But that's not why I love her so much. My favorite thing about this sweetie is her laugh. Anything--ANYTHING--can set her off. And once she's gone...

I told her I loved that when she laughed, it was with her whole body. So many people (especially us adults!) have fallen into the trap of the bemused smirk, the understated chuckle, the occasional 'that's funny' without so much as cracking a giggle. But when she laughs.. I can hear it coming from her toes!

Have a happy weekend.. and in the words of a good friend of mine.. don't forget to laugh! :)