She's not a single mom trying to be superwoman. She's superwoman trying to be a single mom. She sweats selflessness. And with two kids, she probably sweats more than she'd like to. I've always been fascinated with a concept that involved my friends in superhero costumes participating in very ordinary, everyday activities or routines. That's what they are to me. Superheros camouflaged as pedestrians. There's a glimmer of superhero in everyone, and to help provide an inside look into this particular superwoman, my friend/roommate/cousin/and now collaborator Scott, will share some of his words...
Growing up, girls dream of a white picket fence, Prince Charming, a million dollars, and perfectly obedient children. No little girl stays up late dreaming that one day she'll be a poor single mom in nursing school, shouldering the responsibility of 2 kids and everything that comes with them.
But life is about playing the hand you're dealt. Bonnie wasn't dealt a royal flush, 4 of a kind, or anything close to a full house. Rather, she was dealt a sweet, free-spirited 2 of a kind in the form of Grace (5) and Tucker (4).
I dare you to spend a day with this "Super-trio" and not fall in love with them! A million to one odds says Bonnie will make you realize what turning lemons into lemonade is all about; Grace's smile will melt your heart; and Tucker's random acts of comedy, intertwined with his priceless facial expressions will have you laughing so hard you cry.
Here's to Superwoman and her fantastic sidekicks!
so..maybe i got a little teary when i read this. i'm such a sucker. thanks nick, you're awesome. p.s. your christmas cd sounds refreshing, i'll take one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a fabulous photo essay of the super Bonnie and her super kids. But I'm prejudiced...a bit. Scott, thanks for capturing the essence of them in words.
ReplyDeleteHer proud mom.
as a fellow photographer (even though I'm just getting started)....these are simply amazing. As a friend of Bonnie's. I love them even more. Fantastic job!!!! I love them!
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for capturing these gorgeous pictures. Bonnie seriously is Superwoman. I've always looked up to her and thought she is my amazing, cool cousin. Nothing has changed... obviously.
ReplyDeletei love this concept. she is a superhero for sure. nice work p.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! You are very talented! Bonnie is beautiful on the outside & the inside & you captured that.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Those three are pretty super.
ReplyDeleteNick- I know you but I doubt you'll remember me. I am a former Meikle. I am also a good friend of Bonnie, and you truly captured the essence of her. I love the shots and really captured what everyone knows about this wonderful little family: full of personality, courage, fun, and most of all love and beauty.
ReplyDeleteNick. You are super awesome! My friend (here in Tucson) emailed me... she said, Cherise, you will have to check out this photographer's site... You'd love him! -haha. to which I replied... yep, I do, funny you should mention him!
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