Sweet moments caught with the timer

The sun was slowly sinking behind the hills.

Bean and I were perched in the glowing sun, chit-chatting.

She said, "Mommy, one day I'm going to use a camera like you."

(Smile)

To which I replied...

"I hope you know you have the freedom to pursue whatever path your creativity leads you down."
Then we decided to capture ourselves with the camera's timer.
It was a mommy and me kind of moment and Bean was lavishly handing out smooches.
This was truly my most favorite part of my day.
(Well, that and the part when my hubby made dinner.)

As for the comment about wanting to use a camera like me...
I know I walked 30 years before my creative soul found rest behind the lens.

I hope it does not take her that long to discover whatever that place is for herself, 

but I do know that I will love and encourage her for as long as it takes.
And if one day she wants to pick up the camera like me, I will gladly welcome her by my side.