Catchup!

I can't even make up a reasonable excuse as to why I'm so behind on posting to my blog..

"Sooooo busy!!!" - Aren't we all?
This time of year for Photographers is like Tax Time for Accountants!

"Soooooo tired!!" - You have a six month old! You're used to sleepless nights!

"Sooooooooooooooooo.................."...

DON'T EVEN BOTHER!

Sorry guys - here's a catch up for you.

052. My friend, Sienna.

053 Overtired.

054. Macro Monday: "Rubber Ducky, you're the one.."

055. Lazy Rock Star

056. Amongst the clovers

 

057. Heartbroken.

058. Heat Wave.

059. Road Trippin'

060. Field of Dreams

061. Goofballs at The Deck

062. Happy half birthday to Ollie <3

063. Houdini. (that's two leg holes he's kicked in his sleeping bag to be able to do this)

 

064. Over-stimulated

065. Chillin' in my hoodie.

Fifty.

050. Splish Splash!

There is something delicious about a freshly-bathed baby!

Forty nine.

049. Those legs kill me <3

I think if someone recorded me walking you in the pram while shopping, I would be shocked at how many times I look down at your chubby, dimply legs, and smile at you.
I love that you have "a little bit extra" - even if it gives me a dead arm when I carry you!

Forty seven.

047. Macro Monday: Listening.

Forty six.

046. Arrowroot Fans.

Forty five.

045. Why you love weekends.

Forty four.

044. Fluffy

Forty three.

043. Yum Cha with Mother's Group

I feel so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful group of ladies.
Ollie has already made such beautiful friends, as have I, and I'm grateful we see each other so often.

Forty two.

042. Sleeping like a...

This photo means so much to me.
You are sleeping so well at the moment.. I feel so very blessed.
I know so many Mums that are still struggling to get their babies to sleep - and here you are, self settling and giving me long stints.
I don't like to say it aloud, but here is safe, because this is our domain..

You are on week two of sleeping REALLY well at night.
This has made our house a much happier place to be - for you and for us!

We had so many issues trying to get you to sleep when you were a newborn. Rocking, walking, jiggling, bouncing on a fit ball for at least an hour just to give you 20 minutes of sleep.

To see you absolutely smashing it now - self settling, happily waking, and making those beautiful sleepy noises - just makes me so happy that you're getting the rest you need.

Even if you decide you only want to be this way for a couple more days, I am so grateful you've given me some rest. Thank you!

Forty one.

041. The sand on my feet.

Forty.

040. Macro Monday : Morning hair.

I adore our morning cuddles, Ollie.
Even when you wake up at 5:30AM wanting to party.
I love watching your chubby face stare out the window at the trees, and I could watch you for hours with the morning light dancing through your hair.

Every single morning, I am thankful you are here with us.

Thirty nine.

039. Dinnertime "cuddles" from cousin Evie

Thirty eight.

038. With the Mr & Mrs!

Two of my best friends got married on Day 38 - 10/11/12.
Both Pete and I were in the bridal party and had an absolute blast.
It shocked me how jealous I got of the photographer for the day. Our photos had backdrops of ocean, bay, cliffs, trees, lights, the lot.
Oh, the things I would do with scenery like that!
It also shocked me just how much I love my job. I had to bite my tongue about 1000000 times when I saw great photo opportunities, so as to not offend the official photographer (who was great by the way) by interjecting with "Oh quick, snap that!".
It took me all the self control I had to remember to relax and let her do her job in peace! She has been shooting weddings far longer than I have so I'm sure my suggestions would be rather annoying!
I just can't wait to see the results of this beautiful couple's special day.

Thirty seven.

037. 'I can tell that we are gonna be friends'.

Thirty six.

036. 'X' marks the spot.

Thirty five.

035. Dogsitting Missy.

Thirty four.

034. Melbourne Cup Day

Thirty three.

033. Bubbly Toes.

You have your Dad's toes.
We really are very sorry about that.

Thirty two.

032. "I'm 5 months old TODAY?!"

Yes, yes you are.
You're five months old today.
You weigh nine kilos (you love your food - you have 6 feeds a day along with 3 solid meals), you are rolling (when you feel like it... lazy kid!), you are laughing, and your smile makes us melt.
Your favourite toy is the dragon with all the rattles on it, but your favourite game ever is "Giddy up" on Mumma's lap and you giggle a cheeky laugh whenever we pretend to throw you around.
You have come so far... but with such a big future ahead of you. We love you so much.. our little fatty xx

Thirty One.

031. Helping Mum with the washing.