We have been back from the U.S for nearly 3 weeks but only tonight have I managed to look over the shots we took. Ahhh… so so many fun fun memories!

I went to Chicago to do a job for a fantastic company based there. It was a wonderful time and I hope soon to post more about that job. Not only was it a fun little film to make, but the people I met were amazing! Inspiring and extremely good to me!!

We didn’t think the kids and Andrew would be able to come but last minute (the week before) we managed to juggle it! They stayed in L.A while I went tripping off to Chicago by myself. I am rarely without my gorgeous kids and Andrew, so being alone I thought would be hard – but it was fantastic! I had a ball! Will talk more about that when I can share the video with you.

When the job was finished I headed back to my little family and we had a fantastic time playing around Santa Monica and all the other fun things to do in L.A.

Here are a few pics from Chicago.

Then back in L.A doing what it seems everyone does… ride bikes! And also a little less popular – dig very deep holes and nearly get lost in them…

I had my birthday over there and went to the largest LOMOGRAPHY store in the world! Yippeeee! I also managed to purchase another plastic fantastic for my collection!

Lastly we met up with my totally fantastic brother and his cute family.

They drove ALL the way from Colorado to visit us!! We had the best time hanging out with them and even went to the ‘Happiest place on Earth!’ Disneyland of course. (and despite my skepticism it was so fun! – except for the part where we lost my brother’s 5 year old daughter for half an hour…urg!) Seeing my brother and his family was wonderful… So fun we are going to have to plan another trip!

We are back from all the travels.

Had an amazing time and I was delighted that at the VERY last minute Andrew and the girls came along! Will upload some photos shortly.

First up I am so excited to announce a book by my flickr friend LOMOKEV. (Kevin Meridith)

Photo OP – 52 Photographic projects has been brewing for a bit and I am so happy to be a contributor of this fantastic book.

You can see the video of the book below:

Did I mention I was excited? Teeheee!!!

Want to see our film Getting Dad??

You can here:

Doorpost film project

If you enjoy it please vote for us!! Be great to get some comments and hear your thoughts.

Check out the other films too… we are under the category ‘Identity’ but lots of great subjects to check out.

My little big girl has just turned 10.

Somehow the last 10yrs just flew by and here I am looking at a young girl who keeps reminding me of the baby girl she was a moment ago and then giving me glimpses of the woman she will be in just a moment.

I keep thinking what a delight that I get to be with this wise and amazing soul.

I am blessed. I am grateful!

How amazing is the beach! Quickly go and enjoy this fine weather and enjoy it as much as possible… sit and think and do handstands in the sand…

When I am on the beach I feel my soul expanding and all the worries get very small.

Here are a few shots from the last few days of beachy fun we had.

I have wanted to show you this for weeks but it’s been rather busy here!

Finally the video that matches the photo!

A super special thanks to Pancho and my sister Bene for helping us film this!! Also thanks to Nadia Sunde for the FANTASTIC music and you can hear more here!!
http://www.myspace.com/nadiasunde

From all of us we wish you a BIG fun Christmas!

I find my kids are my little muses and really always have been. So today I ‘m blogging a tiny bit about them.

Firstly Poppy – a little character who delights and huggles us so much! I loved seeing her below playing in the curtains and enjoying the late afternoon light.

Next my little big girl who shortly will be ten! Zali.

She is astounding me with her creativity and abilities. Here is a painting she did for me a couple of months ago. I paid her to paint me a picture for my bedroom. I asked for something Klimpt in style and she delivered an amazing painting. When my mother saw this she promptly paid Zali to paint her one too!! She wants to be an artist when she grows up… I tell her she is well on her way!

thats all for today… back to work!

I know everyone is eagerly anticipating the release of our famous Christmas greeting card and I am proud to be the one to finally reveal it!

Not that you could miss us…

We’ve had a lot of fun around Brisbane in the last few weeks riding bikes, playing in the sand, eating popcorn in a cinema – holding these oversized reproductions of ourselves… ahh the things we do for a laugh art. At least several German backpackers got a memorable photo to send back to their relatives.

I hope you all have a lot of fun this upcoming Christmas season. Do something you haven’t done before!

Like riding a tandem bike with a tag-along (that’s an extra seat off the back), using only one hand, keeping all three of you balanced while all holding ridiculously large replicas of your heads in the other hand pointed in exactly the right direction for a photographer! In a public park…

Now I’m going to cry myself to sleep on my HUGE pillow…

We are in busy season now, however I love to procrastinate and so have a whole bunch of play photos to share!!

Here is Poppy.

I awoke the other day to find her all dressed like a mini suit.. Jacket, black hat, grey pants… white top and shoes. I asked her where she was off to and she replied that she was being a bit boyish today. (she is too cute!)

Here is my nephew being a little punk when I was babysitting him the other day. Whenever he comes to visit I can’t resist playing with his hair and taking photos…

Now a shot of some ducks I was chasing at a park. They were the sweetest little family. Poppy and I followed them around for ages trying to get photos… they really didn’t mind too much. 12 little ducklings – so sweet!

My darling little big girl who was singing when I took these shots. She makes me smile….

ooh and here is one of my sister’s dog… Bella.

Ok I really must do some real work now….

This post is a couple weeks late. However I still wanted to say hey we have been married 11 years and still love each other! yipee!

I am feeling rather grateful at the moment. Grateful for this wonderful man I managed to snap up when I was so young and silly and then also have managed to keep for these last 11years!

We went to my favourite place for our anniversary and it was wonderful. The beach….

I love that he poses for me… shares my love of art and play and creative ventures… I love that he works his butt off (or eyeballs OUT!) for our family… I love that he is a beautiful dad… I love that he cooks lovely healthy meals… I love that he makes me smile and reminds me to relax about things… I love that he writes me lists of of all the vitamins I am suposed to take… I love that he rubs my feet early in the morning when I don’t want to get up…. I love that he is kind… I love that he is my best friend and knows me the most of anyone and yet loves me anyways! I love that he is warm and lets me put my cold feet on him in bed… I love how he plays the ukele and last but not least I love that he rides a vespa that is pink and doesn’t care what anyone thinks.

Yep! I am going to keep him!