The Way I View | Fatherhood

I was in year 5 and I bit into my jam sandwich.  For some reason I couldn't take a bite and upon opening it up I discovered that my father had written me a note, wrapped it in plastic and put it in my sandwich.   It simply said, "Got you Ollie".

My father is a fan of the silly and the absurd.

My partner Kevin and I took our children for a trip to a gorgeous place called 'Walkabout Creek' and my daughter Freya took a huge liking to two very ugly sleepy cod in the wildlife centre who she promptly named Bert and Bob.

Kevin is a fan of the silly and the absurd.

So before I knew it they were inventing grand stories together about the ugly fish talking to each other and how they in fact like to make fun of the ugly humans who walk past and stare into their tank.   On our bushwalk we came across an ampitheatre and it was the perfect opportunity for Freya and Kevin put on a little play.   They also had to check under the bridge for Bunyips.  As you do. Freya delights in their antics together.  I am delighted that Kevin fosters this.

Hope you enjoy x

Bert and Bob

As with every month, I would encourage you to click through our blog circle to see everyone's interpretations of the theme. First stop is Lily's blog.

The Way I View | Motherhood

Well, this is not quite what I had in mind for this theme but I have learnt that when it comes to life what you anticipate and what you get can be two entirely different things.  Today I gave my daughter my favourite childhood doll.  My favourite colour has always been red and my grandmother had this doll made for me by one of her friends.  I aptly named her Red. 

To me what is so special about motherhood is passing along what is important to us.   Poor old Red is a bit worse for wear these days but she is the only physical thing that I held onto from my childhood.  Freya tried to be impressed.  She really did.  She told me that she would look after her and let her snuggle in bed with her.  But I can tell already that Freya is probably not going to love her in the way that I did... and that is okay.   To me motherhood is sharing what is important to us but ultimately accepting and embracing the fact that our children will forge their own journey.

As with every month, I would encourage you to click through our blog circle to see everyone's interpretations of the theme. First stop is Lily's blog.

The Way I View | Happiness

This month the theme for 'The Way I View' project that I am participating in is 'happiness'.  I've never posted a single image before but the following photo of my son pretty much sums it up for me.

As with every month, I would encourage you to click through our blog circle to see everyone's interpretations of the theme.   First stop... Lily's blog.

The Way I View | Sweetness and Love

Is there anything sweeter than a lollyshop?  A trip to the Sweetheart Confectionery store is always a trip that my children love!   Mmmmm, coconut ice.

Hope you enjoy xx  (and after you do, please head over to Lily's blog to see how she views sweetness and love).

The Way I View | New Beginnings

A new year, a new project... a new beginning!

This year I have taken up the challenge of a monthly group project with a group of fellow photographers.  Each month we will publish an entry on 'The Way I View...' based around a different theme topic.   The topic this month is new beginnings.

January is a month rife with new beginnings.  A new year, new resolutions, children commencing school.  But this January brought a particularly special new beginning for my family and I.  My beautiful new niece was born.  The ultimate in new beginnings.  Newborn.  New life.  New beginnings.

Hope you enjoy xx

There are 12 photographers in my group.  To view all of their work please click through our blog circle starting with the way Lily view's new beginnings at: http://www.mommephotography.com/2012/02/02/how-i-view-new-beginnings/