Someone hit the big 0-3 this week and that same someone is pretty excited about it!
As you may have read over on Young House Love, to culminate this year’s photos we again let Clara help design a custom “fabric” for her birthday picture. This time around it meant letting her paint directly on two yards of white cotton fabric.
And as usual, we wanted to share some of our favorite outtakes with you guys. Like this one, where we asked her how old she was going to be. Pretend you don’t see seven of those fingers.
Here’s her Home Alone pose.
There was also a nice amount of marveling at the glorious mess that she made on her shirt.
And a whole lotta swag.
I wish I could remember how exactly this pose happened. Whatever it was, I’m sure it was some mix between dancing and making a dramatic exit. Wait a minute, is this crunking?
We also convinced her to sit down for a few photos (there was no fear of a little paint on the pants at this point).
And apparently no fear of a little paint on the face either.
We also realized (too late) that it would have been cuter sans Crocs, so we snapped a few barefoot pictures at the end…
I know I’m biased but I’m pretty sure she’s the coolest kid on the planet.
Happy third birthday beansie!
MissCaron says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Clara! I love this paint idea. I’ll have to remember this for the future.
Amanda says
LOVE this idea! Happy Birthday Clara!
Shannon says
Happy third birthday Clara!
I must say the “swag” photo is clearly someone fufilling her genetic destiny to be mini $herdog. Just saying :)
Young House Life says
Haha!
xo,
s
Chelsea says
These pictures are adorable, as are the ones on Young House Love (and neat “tutorial”) but man, I’d be remiss if I didn’t let you know that I quite-office-shaking-laughed-out-loud at “Wait a minute, is this crunking?” Maybe it’s because I’m still fresh off of explaining to my husband his very first episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
Happy birthday, Clara!
Rachel says
Krumping?
Dayna says
Or is it crumping? LOL. The Swag one is definitely my favorite!! She’s a cutie and I wish I could have kept up something like this with my own little own.
Lauren L says
haha yeah it’s totally krumping.
Young House Life says
Oh my gosh! Apparently there’s crunking and krumping! http://www.dance.net/topic/4341751/1/Battles/KRUMPING-AND-CRUNKING.html&replies=10
xo
s
Liz E. says
They’re all adorable–but I l-o-v-e that last picture!
Happy birthday, Clara!
Wendy @ New Moms Talk says
Beautiful images.
Did you capture a shot of the water after she washed off? I’m not sure if it’d be possible to do so, but I imagine that the swirls of colored water would a special reminder of the project in a different way.
Young House Life says
That’s would so sweet! We didn’t get that shot but she was definitely full of paint :)
xo,
s
Alyssa says
So fun!!! I love that my sons shares a bday w Clara but I also dislike it since its too late for me to incorporate your ideas into my own projects for him:( anyway, I know I already said it, but Happy birthday Clara!!!
Maureen says
Happy Birthday, Clara! Love her little haircut!
lindsay says
Happy birthday, dear Clara, happy birthday to you. These photos, and the collection of her weekly/monthly shots are just precious, and will remind her when she is older that you focused a lot of your creativity just on her. You have done a wonderful job of balancing the difficult work/family issue, and it’s a pleasure to be allowed to share your journey.
Young House Life says
Aw thanks so much Lindsay!
xo,
s
christine says
She looks like she just came from the color run!
Young House Life says
So funny! I love that!
xo,
s
Koliti says
To have the coolest kid on the planet – I’m pretty sure you have to be blessed with the coolest parents!
Way to go Petersiks! You are raising a lovely young lady.
Much happiness to your family :) Happy 3rd Birthday Clara!
Young House Life says
Aw thanks Koliti!
xo,
s
Christina @ Homemade Ocean says
That girl could put a smile on anyone’s face! Have you ever had a “total meltdown” shoot?
Young House Life says
We feel bad photographing those big melt downs but they definitely happen! Girl can scream! Haha.
xo,
s
Heather H says
Clara has got such a cute personality and it shines through in all her pictures. What great memories you have captured here!!!
Caitie says
Happy Birthday Clara!
Love the idea for her to paint the fabric! You guys inspired me to do monthly photos with my little one & I’m so glad- she’s only 10 months old but it’s amazing to see how much she changes from month to month!
Also, couldn’t agree more about Clara being a mini $herdog in the ‘swag’ photo… Too funny!
Reenie says
Adorable!!
Susan Hines says
I’m a newcomer but now an addict! Children all grown but first granddaughter on the way in July! Do you happen to have a note as to what material was 3 weeks and 20 weeks! LOL! I was LOVING watching her grown per month and realizing that with our new addition being MILES away in Fort Wayne, Indiana (we’re in Raleigh, NC) that she will change so quickly. Maybe I can talk them into doing this!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Young House Life says
The 20 week fabric is from Joann Fabrics and the three week fabric is actually just two pillowcases from
Pottery Barn that we out together :)
xo,
s
Jeanna says
I love that you just let her run with it! Looks like she had a lot of fun! That last pic was my favorite……….. that big smile just seems to capture her the best :)
mamaw says
Yep, she’s definitely cool. You’re very blessed.
AnnMarie says
Happy Birthday sweet girl!
That’s a whole lotta swag for such a little lady!
Keep Shining Clara :)
Ally says
I must also be biased, because I think Clara is the coolest kid on the planet! :)
Have a ‘crunking’ par-tay with all your family & friends, sweet girl :)
xox
Yael says
I’m just inlove with Clara, she’s so adorable! Best wishes, again, and have a great party! This is definitely an end of an era, hope the next one is just as good! :)
caroline [the diy nurse] says
Gosh she’s just getting cuter and cuter! Love the last shot too. The painting was so cute I thought you guys had done it at first!
Catherine says
Am I the only one who is hearing her go “Oh shut up you!” at that last photo? lol You have one heckuva kiddo there!
Jenn says
How did you choose a pic!? All of these outtakes are awesome. Swag is my favorite but the one of her sitting and smiling is so sweet.
Happy number 3!!!
Kiki says
These photos are adorable! I have thoroughly loved seeing Clara grow and really take on her own personality. I love her smiles in these photos (the swag photo and the last photo in this post are by far my faves) and I LOVE seeing how her hair’s grown, too! :)
GreenInOC says
I think the pic of the paint on her feet would be adorable cropped so that it’s mostly only her feet show and then put on a canvas gallery wrap.
LOVE the custom Clara backdrop.
I think custom fabric for each birthday and then a picture in front of or with it somehow would be a cute and fairly easy way to continue the tradition.
Happy Birthday Clara!
Young House Life says
I thought that too! Love how it looks when it’s just feet cropped closer!
xo
s
Angel says
Happy Birthday Clara!
Love all the outtakes! Such fantastic, bold colors…great job Clara :)
It’s been really fun watching her grow this way.
Beautiful girl, wonderful family.
Evelina says
I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one that is going to miss these pictures like crazy. They turned out great! I especially the last sitting one. She looks so happy :)
Goodbye, beloved weekly/monthly Clara photo project!
LARY@ Inspiration Nook says
So pretty! She’s getting so big and I love seeing her grow through all the pics and videos. Just like I talk about you two randomly to the mister, I throw Clara’s name here and there and he knows who I’m talking about LOL Love you guys! Enjoy the birthday celebration this weekend.
ajira says
Happy birthday Clara! Love your painting!
Joy says
Love the photos. .. Of course the swag one is my fav.
Janel says
Happy 3rd birthday, Sweet Frijolito (that’s “little bean” in Spanish ;-) – pronounced “free-hole-ee-toe”)…..and many, many more! Xoxo!
Young House Life says
So cute!
xo
s
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
Aaaaaah! You GUYS. I’ve been reading since before Clara was born and I cannot believe she’s 3. I mean, obviously it’s weird for you, too, but know that all of us longtime readers are in the same boat. What a little lady!
Jessica says
Happy Birthday Clara. You have some really awesome parents and whole lot of fans out here. What an amazing little lady she has become! I’ve really enjoyed watching her grow as I watch my own..
Amanda says
Happy Birthday Sweet Clara. I will miss the monthly pics of that infectious smile but can fully understand not continuing.
Regards from a big fan in Oz ;)
Mary Elizabeth says
Happy birthday Clara! We share the same birthday, and while I doubt I’ll ever meet any of you (but I would love to btw), I feel a little more “connected” knowing Clara and I will always celebrate on the same day rag year!
Christy Niebaum says
I believe on “So You Think You Can Dance” they call it “krumping”. Still not 100% sure what that means, but from what I’ve seen it’s a lot of angry body thrashing with serious ‘tude.
Can’t wait to read about the dragon party!
Jessie says
LOVE IT!
Happy Birthday, Clara~!
That last pictures is super sweet! Kids! They rule our hearts! :)