Sunday, 22 December 2013

weekly stills - the scorching edition


















So far this spring and summer have been scorching.  The last few days have been no exception, and we have enjoyed cooling off at the beach in the evenings after dinner.  The kids spent a few days at their nan and pop's before we both finished up work for the year, and certainly enjoyed making the most of their pool.  I swear Lucy is a water baby, she is never happier than when she is diving and gliding through the cool water, she would grow gills if she could for sure!

Wishing you all a very happy and restful Christmas and New Year.  I hope you are all able to enjoy this beautiful time of year with the people you love.

Linking up with The Beetle Shack

Friday, 20 December 2013

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" a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013" (plus an extra this week)

he - telling us how it is
she - glowing in the late afternoon sunshine
big he - wait, let me give you my good smile

inspiring me last week were Mischief, Magic and Mayhem, Melinda at Alight, Inked in Colour and book scout 

Saturday, 14 December 2013

weekly stills - the clearing the cobwebs edition






















1. My niece has the prettiest collection of headbands.
2. Pancakes for breakfast.
3. I love her little topknot
4. I bought this wreath many, many years ago.  I change the trim each year.
5 - 9.  We are all tired. The end of the year is fast approaching and all the school concerts, party days, Christmas parties and movie days are catching up with us, fast.  Yesterday afternoon I declared we all needed some fresh air in our lungs to clear away our cobwebs.  Salt air and sand cures all ills.

Linking up with the lovely Em

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he - has had enough
she - wants to play with the boys

" a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013"

inspiring me last week were Erica, Sarahs Camera, Jessica Leanne and The Art Side

Saturday, 7 December 2013

weekly stills - a collection













1.  Early morning cup of tea.  Always from the pot, never a tea bag.
2. Morning tea under the tree with her Little Pet Shops
3. Ticket to happiness.
4. Sunshine and balloons.
5. Someone forgot their hat.
6. Waiting.
7. Back in 1946 my great grandfather opened a barber shop.  A barber still operates today in the very same shop.  We paid them a visit this weekend, Will finally got that haircut.
8. Love these buttons.

Joining in with Em at The Beetle Shack.

Friday, 6 December 2013

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" a portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013"

he - still kicking
she - my beautiful butterfly

inspiring me last week were Her Library Adventures, life, love and syntax, one claire day and to the sea.

Sunday, 1 December 2013

weekly stills - a collection






















1. I can't claim credit for this.
2. Learning some new magic tricks.
3. A wet, dreary weekend means an empty clothesline.
4. Sunday night is a double win.  Burger night. I'm not the cook.
6 - 8. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  And I love it.
 
Joining in with Em at The Beetle Shack