39/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: that hair!

Caelan: doing countless laps around the trampoline.

Well, my Christmas shopping just got a lot easier! Why we don't already have a trampoline is beyond me.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

37/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Watching the birds fly over the lake.

Caelan: has a spider-man obsession!

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36/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Playing beautifully in the warm sun that Spring is providing us with.

Caelan: He loves to read this book to me.

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34/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: and Tommy, snuggling on my bed.

Caelan: sloshing through the wet, thick sand and giggling as the cold water splashes against his legs.

This Winter weather has been beautiful. Perfect for morning cuddles with the boys in my bed, and also perfect for after pre-school trips to the harbour. The water has been lovely, the sun warm and inviting and thankfully the rain has stayed away for the most part. We are living the dream here on the South Coast. I'm so grateful for where we live.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

32/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Laughing and giggling as he steps off the pathway, and into the bush.

Caelan: Actually letting me take his photo! Without any bribing!!

I'm really happy with this week's portraits. It's often the unexpected moments that become my favourite images. Although Caelan's chubby cheeks are rosy red with Slapped Cheek 'Disease' - a virus that's kept him home from school the past week - i am still getting this portrait framed, because that smile is just so beautiful :)

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31/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon & Caelan: exploring the world together.

Before the 9 hour drive to Eden, where we made a pit stop for the night, the four of us visited Brighton Beach. This place has been on my travel list since i was a child, so you could imagine how happy i was when we stepped onto that beach.

This week i haven't chosen individual portraits, for the reason that the boys were inseparable during our stay in Melbourne. I'll be posting our whole trip later on in the week, so stay tuned :)

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

30/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Exploring Melbourne is exhausting.

Caelan: Making the most of the hotels free wi-fi.

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29/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: He watched in awe, captivated by the beautiful Tiger in front of him.

Caelan: He pet deer, he roared at lions and he giggled at monkeys swinging from trees. The zoo was awesome.

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28/52

 

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: The park was covered in leaves and shells, which we brought home to our Fiddle tree collection.

Caelan: Lips chafed and cheeks rosy red, he lay there soaking up as much sun he could get. These warm Winter days are slipping away.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

27/52

 

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: We drove into the bush on a dirt track and found a lovely secluded lake, perfect for when Summer returns. For now, we sit and watch the birds swim.

Caelan: His legs and backside became drenched as he runs into the water looking for his throwing rock.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

26/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Happy and warm.

Caelan: He loves a good morning hug.

Hello, school holidays! We're excited for slow mornings, milkshake dates and movie days.

I have been quite productive lately, when i'm not doing editing marathons i've been crocheting beanies and scarves for our visit to Melbourne next month. There is something so meditative about crocheting. It's becoming a lovely quiet time, which keeps me calm and mindful.

Happy holidays :)

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

25/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Sand on his top lip & a shell in his mouth. These warm Winter days have been wonderful for beach play.

Caelan: We crawled under a gate and snuck into a paddock. We raced to the top of a hill and watched the sunset over the small town. (blog post to come)

This week was slow and wonderful. We didn't rush to school, we left the messy house for the warm sun and salty beach breeze, we chased the sunset and laughed til our bellies hurt.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

24/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: A big play in the park after 5 days of incubation in our home.

Caelan: Letting mummy experiment with double exposure.

I didn't get to play with my new camera and lens as much as i would have loved to this week. I picked up a horrible spew bug paired with migraines & muscle ache, my energy levels are still low and I've spent my free time catching up on house work & the ginormous pile of washing that grew over those days.

We're off to spend the night at the boy's grandfather's house, and hopefully not spread our germs. Have a great weekend :)

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

23/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Playing in his great-grandmother's beautiful sunlit garden.

Caelan: Storming off with so much attitude. Oh, the drama!

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22/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Waiting for kisses from Max. Reminds me of this portrait.

Caelan: This is the way he take's ducky to school.


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21/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: I am loving his sweet profile. He is still very much a baby.

Caelan: Real tears. Sometimes life can be tough.

Sleep deprivation is taking it's toll on me once again, so this week i was limited with creativity. Deadlines are looming and the house is a big mess, my baby has instantaneously popped out more teeth which means even less sleep for the both of us. Poor little man. Hopefully next week i can find more motivation.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

20/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: That bottom lip that he gets from his great-grandfather. 

Caelan: The man asked where his mummy was, he pointed and said "dere is!"

It has been a lovely week here on the South Coast. The sun has been beaming and only a hint of a cool breeze. We found out this week that Matthew's enlistment date into the airforce is early September - so we'll be packing and leaving this humble little town in the New Year. My emotions are mixed, ranging from absolutely delighted after waiting far too long and being disappointed time after time with all the specialist appointments, to being excited for this new change. To top off this wonderful week, Matthew and I became God-parents to our beautiful little princess Ivy-Rose.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

18/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: We cuddled all day on the lounge, both in our dressing gowns.

Caelan: Autumn leaves and gorgeous evening light - we love our trips to this park.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.

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“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: Wearing an Oli & Belle jumper and looking ever so adorable.

Caelan: Our favourite place to stop and rest during our evening walks. 

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16/52

“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014.”

Saxon: On Saturday we celebrated his first birthday. Handsome, cheeky and now one years old.

Caelan: Slow mornings in bed.

I'm posting this late because the weekend was busy, busy, busy! I threw two parties, one for Saxon & the other for my husband - both of which were awesome - and then Easter followed so we celebrated with our guests who stayed. I'm not sure how i'm still functioning, with the lack of sleep & exhaustion from the clean-up, but this weekend was great fun & i'm relieved that it turned out wonderful. Also relieved that i don't have to plan another party for 2 years!

This month is another special month for me - i've finished off my last wedding & i've sold most of my gear. There are new adventures waiting for me and i'm excited for this next chapter - the one where i'm not running my own small business & juggling two small children :)

Happy Easter everyone. I hope it was just as wonderful for you, as it was for us.

Following along with the lovely Jodi.