Instagram Friday & New Baby

mini shoot. hanging out at work with momma. getting lunch with Auntie Lori.
first strawberry- biggest hit ever. "oh hey mom". baby girl passed out while mommy edits photos. 

Oh and here is my new 'baby' :) :)
She is AWESOME. 
These were the first photos.
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I had the ISO high for these- I think around 1000. I was shocked at the low noise level when I zoomed in on the computer. She is sharp and freaking fast. I was waiting for a second 'click' then realized the picture was taken twenty seconds prior. Oh I am in l.o.v.e. I have the stomach flu, thinking it's the "norovirus" going around (aka I'm sick as a dog). So I've barely moved from the couch but I can't wait to play some more- preferably in better light to showcase her skills!
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The Paper Mama

in the picture {february} write on


this months in the picture theme is 'write on' so i have written a little note to myself. i took this picture while on a morning walk. something i try to do at the start of everyday. time just for me where i can clear my mind ready to take on what the rest of the day involves!

click on the button below to learn more about the self portrait journey @ the urban muser blog


previous months portraits: january

tonight

was one of those perfect hot Summers nights & was made all that more special by it being a friday night. so we ate our dinner. jumped in the car & stopped at one of our favourite swimming spots. with just enough time to enjoy the beach while the sun was going 'to the other side of the world' {as my eldest likes to say!}. happy weekend to you all xx
















52 Weeks of Grateful: Courage



It takes a long time for me to work up to something. I'm that kid standing on the edge of the pool saying 'count me in, count me in' and then not getting in. It can take many, many counts. Still not in.

And that's just fear of cold water.

Confidence, belief, trust, security - these are all the things that make you brave. And then there is something more, something indefinable. We are either leapers or we are not. I don't think there is a middle ground.

But, recently I did something scary and I did it without hesitating and I haven't over-analysed it and I haven't looked back (I actually haven't looked forward either - that's probably the main reason for my sudden bravery!).

 So, this week I'm grateful for...

212. Courage - The absolute knowing that something must be done. Trust in that knowledge, grit your teeth, square your shoulders... and you can do anything.

213. Generosity - So many people are so willing to share their expertise and experience. Thank goodness for generous hearts.

214. Maxibon icecreams - There is simply no better non-alcoholic way to celebrate.


Don't forget to visit me at our Kidspot Grateful group where I am talking about Dress-Ups!
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[Image by Aya Smith via Flickr]
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