Category Archives: Personal

Welcoming Baby Daniel Matthew

It was this time last year we were welcoming little James into our lives – now we welcome Daniel Matthew, born at 7.30pm on Monday 25th January 2010, after 60min established labour!  My, they are getting quicker!!!  Daniel was born almost exactly the same weight as his brother James at 8lb 4oz (3.77kg) – 20g...

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My Kids ~ from late last year

These were taken last October, but I haven’t had a chance to edit or post them on the blog until now.  These are my own sweet four babies, growing up fast. A fun Fisheye shot… James was just under ten months and SO chubby!!  He’s slimmed down a lot now that he’s been crawling for...

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The Pier

Just a quick entry while I’m waiting for a gallery to render. I have three weeks left of this pregnancy and it has been rather smooth sailing until now.  I have to admit, this cold my family has passed to me has knocked me for a six!  I hope to be through it soon and...

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Working Hard on the Studio

I’m so excited as more gets done for the new studio!!  I have so many fabulous things planned, so thought I’d share a couple of things that are going on. As I type this, the carpet is being ripped up, with new floors being layed on Friday!  As soon as the floors are in, all...

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This Makes Me Happy

Not the best photos I’ve ever taken, but I love them all the same.  This is seven-year-old Christopher hanging out with eight-month-old James.  James loves watching outside and talking to Marty, so often takes himself down to the ‘gate’ at the laundry door… *sigh* xx S.

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Eight Year Old Party

How cute!  Today Amelia attended a Gecko birthday party for a school friend.  They had all these gorgeous animals (mostly reptiles) to show and touch and the kids had a really great time!  I just had to share some photos with you.  These aren’t my favourite, but they are the ones with either just Amelia...

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End of an Era

Today I penned (and photographed) my last Phototech article for Scrapbooking Memories magazine.  I’ve been writing for the mag for a little over two years and am very grateful for my time with them.  Thanks to SM, Kristy, Cassie and all the other people I’ve come in contact with during this time.  My last article...

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Overdue Update

Okay, I’ve had so many messages to update the blog and I do really need to, so here I am!!  Life is busy, isn’t it? We’ve had our share of the Swine Flu, but thankfully it was only relatively mild.  Amelia, James and I seemed to cop it the worst.  We are all better now...

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School Fete – My Cricketing Legend

Another school fete has come and gone and, as usual, it was action packed and the kids had a ball.  I took stacks of photos but won’t share them online, as there are other children in the photos as well as my own.  I will share a few of my favourite photos from a fun...

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Where to From Here

A while back, you may remember I posted about recording the music for my wedding hymns.  The very talented Ned Walker recorded the music and singing and put it all together.  I think he is awesomely talented and has a divine voice.  I am stoked to have recorded a version of Amazing Grace with him,...

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Renovations – No End in Sight!

In case you are wondering, YES, we are still renovating!  We’ve been living in our little ‘construction site’ for so long now….  maybe nearly a year?  I can’t remember.  John loves doing the work and wants to do most of it himself, limited to the one day a week he has off.  No wonder he...

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James’ Baptism & a Catch-Up

Time is moving so fast.  I can’t believe James is nearly four months old and his Baptism was now weeks ago!  This is the invitation I created for him.  It was printed on DL sized card with a small magnet attached to the back – perfect for the fridge! I have so many other exciting...

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Happy Mother’s Day!

To all the Mum’s and Mum’s-to-be, have a fantastic day!! We haven’t taken photos today, so let me share one of my lovely Nan with four of her great-grandchildren (she has five all up).  My kids adore Great-Nan and this was the first cuddle Nan had with baby James, taken on Easter Sunday. xx S.

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Another Busy Week

After another busy week, I have not taken any photos to show.  I had a terrible mis-hap with my lenses and spent a couple of days stressing and getting them fixed.  ‘Someone’ stood on my camera bag smashing two lenses!!  Luckily, when we were finally able to get the filters off, the actual lenses were...

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I’m Still Here

Wow, it’s been over two weeks since I last posted here – I’m sorry!  I know there are a lot of people checking here everyday to see how our new little James is going. James is awesome!  He still doesn’t have the day/night thing worked out yet and some nights I’m up to him four...

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