I must confess that I enjoy spying on Molly (my five year old niece) as she spies on Chelsea and her boyfriend Mr. Espresso. I have found her spying under the couch, under the coffee table, behind the door...blatantly checking them out in broad daylight. Her innocence, and desire to see them kiss is better than any movie I have seen in a long time.
Molly fills me in with the details of her spying on the love birds, she doesn't turn around she just tells me as she sees it. "Oh Aunt Coco the boy touched Chelsea's nose with his finger tip!"
Unfortunately, I was not quick enough with my camera when Molly covered her baby brother's eyes with her hands. I asked, "What happened, why did you cover the baby's eyes?"
"Oh Aunt Coco they kissed and my baby brother is too young to understand such things."
Do you want to spy along too?
No, that would be rude. Why do you ask ;-) ?
Posted by: Alina | 28 June 2008 at 08:36 AM
Well, if you insist . . .
Posted by: Alina | 28 June 2008 at 08:39 AM
That first picture is priceless!!!!!!! I love this age of digital cameras, so many moments captured and shared!!!!
Even if you hadn't told us a thing about your niece and who/what she was spying on you can just tell by looking at the photo. haha Great post, this one really made me smile!
Posted by: TACE | 28 June 2008 at 09:21 AM
omagod, soooo adorable! You have the heart that guides your artist's eye! The story!? too much!
Posted by: Shelley Noble | 28 June 2008 at 10:00 AM
Is that a question to make, Corey??? Of course we want to know every detail about Molly spying Chelsea and Mr.E!!! Just tell us everything, ok?
Big hug*
Posted by: Suzanne | 28 June 2008 at 11:18 AM
As a little girl, I used to spy on my big sister too. I made up a sign (language) to tease her with to show that I caught her kissing! She still remembers the sign to this day. :)
Posted by: Sugar | 28 June 2008 at 11:56 AM
Definitely spy away! I love your blog, Corey! I read you every day!
Jill
Posted by: Jill Flory | 28 June 2008 at 12:12 PM
Such a gorgeous impish grin and I love the photo. I love all the beams and rays of light that have started playing around your blog with the arrival of your family!
Posted by: Kit | 28 June 2008 at 12:20 PM
You're right - better than any movie! I agree with a comment above that your heart guides your photography and words.
Posted by: pauline | 28 June 2008 at 01:05 PM
Let's spy!!
Posted by: Beverly | 28 June 2008 at 01:07 PM
This brings back memories ~ I used to spy on my two older sisters! What fun....I'll play along!
Posted by: caren k | 28 June 2008 at 01:53 PM
I am so happy you are letting yourself enjoy the beauty of life, and showing us the way, too.
Posted by: Irene | 28 June 2008 at 02:09 PM
Molly and Jessica would get along just fine. Jess is fascinated with the things young couples do....that can be done in public! LOL.
I love the pictures.
I've missed you. It seems like your spirits have lifted quite a bit since the French family came to town :)
Posted by: Shannon | 28 June 2008 at 02:20 PM
Corey,
How delightful to get a blow by blow from the perspective of a five year old, too cute! Yes, yes, let us spy along with you!
Posted by: Miss Sandy | 28 June 2008 at 03:11 PM
Molly seems to have inheirited her Auntie's sense of romance.
Posted by: deirdre | 28 June 2008 at 03:34 PM
Let the spying begin! What a sweetheart Molly is, and a beauty too. I'm afraid she'll be "spyworthy" herself all too soon.
Posted by: Star | 28 June 2008 at 03:41 PM
I love that they call you Coco. I read this to the Diva, and she thought it was "so cute" also. High praise from a 15 year old.~~Dee
Posted by: Dee/reddirtramblings | 28 June 2008 at 04:13 PM
How wonderful. Oh my, how absolutely sweet and wonderful.
-Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
Posted by: the Farmer's Wife | 28 June 2008 at 04:19 PM
More. More. First love is divine.
Posted by: Annie | 28 June 2008 at 04:53 PM
Like all lovers, whether with the innocence of young love or the experience of old, should be left to explore this secret exchange peacefully.
Sweet Molly is intrigued by her beautiful cousin and her young man.Through her eyes we can be privileged to view this budding romance.
That said I feel we should back away, respect their privacy and let love do the rest.You, being her Mother might want to keep an eye on things and Molly will oblige!
xo Susan
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | 28 June 2008 at 05:02 PM
Precious, Corey!! I love it that Molly is so very interested ~ sounds like a home filled with love! xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | 28 June 2008 at 05:23 PM
I love this so much. And your pictures are just perfect.
Posted by: AmandaMay | 28 June 2008 at 06:34 PM
Awwwww, how sweet! Wonderful pictures of your niece.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | 28 June 2008 at 06:53 PM
What fun! My daughter's fiance arrives today for a week's stay with us and I know my 9-year-old daughter will be his shadow (unless mom and dad manage to keep her busy -- her big sister prays we are somewhat successful). Enjoy your delightful celebration of togetherness! : )
Posted by: Debbie in CA : ) | 28 June 2008 at 07:24 PM
Love and hugs and kisses
I love all that you share.
Love and hugs
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 28 June 2008 at 07:35 PM
What an adorable child!! How funny, and sweet!!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | 28 June 2008 at 07:39 PM
Adorable story...
Reminds me of DH's baby sister who loved to "spy" on us back in the day....
:)
I've been enjoying all your posts lately..even if I don't comment.
You know I am always lurking about.
xox
Posted by: Dawn | 28 June 2008 at 08:02 PM
Corey!!
I am so excited for Chelsea!! Being in love is soo much fun! Tell her and Mr. Espresso that they should head over to Chico for a night and hangout!! I would love to see her and meet her new friend!
Posted by: morgan | 28 June 2008 at 08:17 PM
Adorable Molly! Isn't it nice that she's your eyes and ears? Makes in much easier to learn what's going on.
xo,
Lynda
Posted by: Lynda | 28 June 2008 at 08:36 PM
oh this is too cute...of course anytime love is involved we want to share in it.
blessings and love
Posted by: Tammy | 28 June 2008 at 09:23 PM
Precious and delightful. Perhaps she has match-making in her future, like Auntie Coco?
Posted by: diXymiss | 28 June 2008 at 10:43 PM
How delightfully delicious!
Posted by: Melissa's Cozy Teacup | 28 June 2008 at 10:49 PM
~hee hee~
Yes! and no...I don't want to intrude...but -
well, maybe just a quick, little peek...
are they kissing yet? did she smile when he touched her nose?
Let us know what Molly says...
:)
Posted by: tinker | 29 June 2008 at 12:00 AM
how funny!
Posted by: heather | 29 June 2008 at 12:42 AM
You always have the greatest love stories!!!
The pictures are adorable!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Posted by: Vicki | 29 June 2008 at 01:48 AM
This is so cute....I'd love to spy right along with you. I'm such a romantic and after following your nephew's romance, I'll stay tuned here for another chapter.
Love in bloom....there's no fragrance as sweet.
Posted by: Terri | 29 June 2008 at 02:14 AM
The joys of seeing young love through the eyes of a child. So beautiful and innocent. I want to know too... did she smile when he touched her nose?
Posted by: nel | 29 June 2008 at 02:54 AM
She is intrigued by romance...I do hope she has a great one that lasts a lifetime.
Posted by: JO | 29 June 2008 at 06:16 AM
So sweet. The little wisps of hair, the darling little shirt, it all adds to the photo. You just captured the innocence perfectly.
Thinking about you. Hope you're doing okay. The snap of you and French Husband made me smile. Smile for you.
XO
D.
Posted by: Donna O. | 29 June 2008 at 07:43 AM
We're all counting on Molly's spying to keep us informed, aren't we?
Such fun!
Posted by: Carol | 29 June 2008 at 08:33 AM
I would love to be a little fly , or I'd better be a bee ....called Maya
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 29 June 2008 at 09:39 AM
What an adorable child Molly is and what wonderful innocence she possesses. Your photos are wonderful. We have 3 grandchildren, all boys so far, with another due any day. They are fairly sure it is a boy, but a beautiful little girl would be so much fun after all the boys. Keep us posted on Molly!
Posted by: Jenice - the grandbaby's due any day! | 29 June 2008 at 08:38 PM
I love it! ;-)
Posted by: Hasmin | 29 June 2008 at 11:28 PM
Molly is cute and funny...
But I can bet she will wince at young spyers first place in the future when she is with her boyfriend ...
Posted by: Marie-Noëlle | 30 June 2008 at 08:46 AM
Something about the smallness of the world: I just emailed my mother (who is a French teacher and just got back from France) the link to your blog as I think she might like it! My name, obviously, is Molly and my sister, my mother's other daughter: Chelsea. :)
Posted by: Molly | 06 July 2008 at 06:13 AM
Hah! I think Molly may be a future matchmaker like her Aunt Corey, eh?
Posted by: susanna | 06 July 2008 at 04:32 PM