new beginnings

After over a year of sharing one blog for client work and personal work i have decided to cut the ties and create a new blog.


The adored: journal. Named after my three adored: Saxon, Caelan and husband Matthew. This space will be where i document all that i see. A place to keep my memories stored with written words. This will be my journal for all that i cherish.

Amy x

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

Saxon: The day before he had his hair trimmed. Charming me with his extremely good looks.

Caelan: There have been many accidents and much success during toilet training. I hope i can say he will be a full-time undie-wearer by the start of school term. *touch wood*

Following along with the lovely Jody

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

Saxon: Enjoying the company of his father during our visit to the park.

Caelan: He jumped onto his Grandfather’s tractor with excitement & enthusiasm as he pretended to drive it.

The year 2014 has started with a bang and it has by far been the most enjoyable Summer yet. It might have a lot to do with having our own house and backyard now. The waterside the boys got for Christmas has been thrashed, and the jumping castle will send our electricity bill through the roof (thanks mum!) I am also loving the independence of where we live now – so close to the beach, plus my in-law’s are literally over the back fence which is great for us and the boys. They adore their Grandparents.

For the next 52 weeks I will be taking my boy’s portraits & posting them here, on the blog. This will be challenging for me, because following through with a project has never been my strong suit. Along with writing. But I plan to make the very most out of this project. It will give me the motivation to get out of the house more often away from my desk and more adventures for my little family. I am excited about this.

Following along with Jody.

life with Saxon - month eight

Dear Saxon,

This year has been overwhelming & exciting for us. Yourself and Caelan have shown us so much happiness. The way you play together, chasing each other around our home. I love the way you giggle at Caelan, when he beats you to the other side of the room.

Christmas just came & went, and although you didn’t understand a thing of it you enjoyed the company of our family. Your Grandparents visited, you have grown so much since their last stay.

Not a lot has changed this month. You are exploring your surroundings much more, we know that the beach is not for you. You don’t like the feel of the sand – unless you are eating it.

You cut your two top teeth… Your eye teeth. You will be the cutest little vampire going.

You enjoy watching our puppy at the back door. Sometimes, if you are feeling extra adventurous you will stand against the safety gate & poke your arms through. Max loves this, he goes on to cover you in kisses.

Today is the last day of 2013, the year you were born. The year that has come and gone in a blink. Tonight we will watch the fireworks from our balcony & remember the highlights of the year, looking through our photo albums. Once again, i am thankful for these photos.

I love you my beautiful boy.

Mum x

the arrival of Ivy Rose

Little Ivy Rose (named after my Grandmother) was born on the 8th of November at 9:50pm in the presence of Jordon’s mum, her family friend, myself & my son Saxon. Weighing in at 6lb 8oz & 51cm long, she was all kinds of perfection.

I was so lucky to have been there to witness my God daughter be born into this world, I am so thankful to Jordon & so proud.

Here are a few images from the birth of Ivy Rose x

life with Saxon - month seven

Saxon,

You are now 7 months old. Gosh, that time has sped by. Each month I have documented your growth, your milestones & I have taken your portrait. I will keep doing so until you are 12 months old.

It is nearing the end of 2013, and we have already reached our 2nd goal this year – to breastfeed until you were 6 months old. I am so proud of us. Our next goal: 9 months.

This past month not only have you gained speed crawling, chasing us around our new home, but you have learned to pull yourself up on furniture. You are very clever.

You hair. Going blonder each day. You are due for your second hair cut.

Your chubby legs are still that. Gaining muscle now that you’re using them more.

The way you say ‘Mum Mum’ when you are upset melts my heart. You have me wrapped around your tiny little fingers.

You are still sleeping in mum & dad’s bed each night – you love it. You toss and turn between your father and I, soaking up as many cuddles as you can – we love it too.

Thank you for another wonderful month, Saxon.

Love Mum x

life with Saxon - month six

I guess you could say that things have been crazy busy around here, hence the very late post. Not to worry, our computer is back up and running now after moving to our new house & not to mention Caelan jamming a few of my memory cards in the CD drive…

Our biggest milestone for month six was Saxon learning to crawl. At first he was just sliding along – more like an army crawl – now he’s up on hands and knees ready to explore the world.

His features have changed, reminds me of Caelan when he was Saxon’s age – beautiful blue eyes, cheeky grin that makes my heart scream with happiness. But in saying that they are very different. They have their own unique personalities, Saxon’s isn’t much just yet but it is there. It’s kind, warm, caring & quiet. He observes everything, while keeping to himself – he is much like me.

I often try to remember what our lives were like before Saxon. It felt humble and we were happy, but now it feels complete. Caelan has a brother, a friend for life & Matthew and I get to love each of them, watch them grow together and learn from one another. What a beautiful life we lead.