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Marshmallows and white chocolate.

October 31, 2009

Well I have to say I was all fluffy after reading everyones comments… my expectations were exceeded and I am now one very happy camper who is going to keep giving away blocks of chocolate to bribe people to read my blog…. how very lame…… however check back now and then cause its dark chocolate next time!!!! Now without further adieu, the winner of the Whittakers White Macadamia… isssssssss Sheryl!!!!!!! Sheryl (bless her heart) is a mother of eleven, that in itself is a feat worth a years supply of chocolate. All you mothers out there, you have to agree to be able to juggle photography, eleven beautiful children and comment on my blog is a pretty impressive feat, so hats off to you Sheryl!!!

And as always a post is always better with a photo. Bribery is not only exclusive to blog readers… a few marshmallows goes down a treat whilst posing for mummies camera!!!!

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Let me hear you say ‘yeah yeah’

October 23, 2009

She begins the conversation with “I know who you are I read your blog”. I smile, “cool” I say, “I love that there is someone out there who reads my nonsense, my rambles” We politely move on to another topic. My mind wonders back to the keypad, and I wonder? … who does read my blog? I have my regular commenters… you all know who you are… well I guess everyone knows who you are cause you can read it at the bottom of each post. But I still wonder. Its really quite funny, I write my jibberish at my makeshift desk in my makeshift office slash playroom, and I have to admit, I’m curious (actually I’m nosey but curious sounds better)????? Who reads my blog…. so the challenge is on… I want to know, so I’m putting a block of very classy chocolate on the line. Yes sir ree you comment on this post and I will send one lucky blog reader a block of chocolate, Whitikars white chocolate with macadamia, heaven in a foil packet to be exact. Comments are at the bottom of the photos for this post, click on it and away you go. All 3 of you need to start typing!!!! Winner will be announced in the next post!!!

And of course whats a post if you don’t have a super cute (regular commenters may I add) family to show off. xx

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Outside my square

October 17, 2009

So sometimes I need to challenge myself and find a spot inside myself that screams different. This shot is my inner voice yelling at me to go ahead and try. Wether that voice is right or wrong is beyond me as I have stared at it far too long…. My feelings are neutral, but hey why not shove it up for the masses and let everyone else decide.

Hopefully someone out there will find it interesting…. someone???????

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Red wine + infomercials = disaster

October 16, 2009

Lordy, I am so behind. My head is spinning with a million bits and pieces to tie together. Deciding that a glass of red will help me focus….NUP…. I sit here listening to Billie Joel wailing about some uptown girl, isn’t that sad, however its really quite amazing how good it sounds when glass number 2 is guzzled. To all my beautiful lovely clients… I really do love you all and I promise that my world is going to slow down and yes I shall be more attentive to processing your photos, (as I write I am now distracted by the infomercial on Proactiv…. whats the number again) Anyway Pink has now hit my airways, so I need to go to bed.

Here is a sneaky sneak peak for one of my beautiful families….. more to come xxxxxx

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Time stand still

October 13, 2009

I look at her and and realize she’s growing…. a heck of a lot quicker than I want. I need to stop and smell the roses, cause I know they smell good. So much to do so little time. Everyone should stop and hug their loved ones, wether it be little or big because tonight there is a family who don’t have their little girl to hold tight, to kiss goodnight, to say I love you. Sleep well little Aisling, god bless your precious soul.

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Sheep

October 8, 2009

Yes the title of this post is SHEEP. We got a sheep this week, aptly named Rose!! Rose shares her name with good company. Daisy Rose, the cat, Rosie the cow, and a few torn teddies have also had the honor of being named by my beautiful girls. Rose the sheep is a delightful character and I, unfortunately, feel a sense of sorrow when having to kick her out the door after she has mischeviously found her way in. Its all because of Ella. Never before have I seen a creature fall so desperately in love with a six year old. At her heels whenever possible, bleating at the door for her adoptive mother to come out to play. Today was an exception as it rained. Poor little Rose waited oh so patiently for her beloved to come hang out, however playhouse disney was the main attraction in the Andersen household today. Sorry Rose.

Luckily it was a gorgeous evening when I ventured out with 3 of my favorite people to some sheep yards…. (the common denominator this week is sheep) You couldn’t ask for a cuter threesome. Miss thank you for being who you are, and boys…. Well you had me at pretzel.

Enjoy your sneak peak. The rest are all done and looking fabulous.

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Check out these BOOTS, very very cool!

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Princes and Frogs

October 1, 2009

More than a year ago. I quietly waltzed into the ‘new’ store in town. I was pregnant and in the mood to spend. I ohhhed and ahhhhed at the teeny tiny shoes, I had to have the bassinet in the window, (even though I was pregnant with #3 and REALLY did not need another sleeping apparatus) The gorgeous little onsies beckoned to me…..buy, buy, buy. It smelt new, it was new and I was in LOVE !!! Dagmar kindly agreed to putting some sample shots up to showcase. I kindly made her hire me so I could hang out and bask in the glory of baby stuff!!! Forward a few months (maybe a year) and 6 shifts later (due to my belly it was a short stay), we are standing in an orchard in the middle of nowhere, clouds looming overhead, spitting out the occasional drop, threatening our session. Dagmar is taking it in her stride, looking luminous and very pregnant. 39 weeks and not a waddle in site.

Thank you for being a beautiful model, thank you for being a wonderful person. I wish you all the love for your new bundle!!!

If you ever need beautiful things, Dagmar has the bestest ever store THE FROG PRINCE and hey if you can’t make it to Oamavegas (thats Oamaru) then visit her online store!!!!

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THE LOOMING CLOUDS!!!!

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