We are so excited to introduce the newest memeber of our family!!

Earnest…. a little big Great DANE puppy. He is 8 weeks old and the most fun ever.

It has taken me 3 days to work out how to photograph a puppy. He is not exactly obedient yet… however well on his way. It is rather tricky to photograph him while holding his lead and the camera!! He loves to snuggle up and climb all over me especially when I get down low to take a photo. My camera has already had a little chew and a few licks too.

Ohhh we are in LOOOVEEE!! When he arrived Poppy declared him beautiful and then started to cry… saying “Oh I promised myself I wouldn’t cry!!”

Zali and I have had a few conversations about love and loss. Mostly because our last pets were eaten up by our next door neighbors dog. It was a very traumatic day for the girls and one that left quite an impression on Zali. The very much loved chickens can be found here.

Having only had this little guy 3 days, we already love him so much and it is hard for Zali to not get worried about the possibility of one day losing him too. I love the conversations and amazing insights she has. We decided that all things are only on loan to us for a short time… even our family. So let’s enjoy these people and pets and things and delight in them today. When the time comes to say goodbye we will be sad. VERY sad. Maybe knowing all along they were not really ours will help a bit. Big concept for kids but I think she is on her way.

Hope you enjoy these pics of him.

We are running a little behind here but if anyone hasn’t got a great christmas present yet. I HAVE found a 4 wonderful ones!!

I was recently approached by a company called Mind Gardener™. It was so exciting having them purchase my images for use on such a great product.
Here is a little bit about their products….

Mind Gardener™ is an Australian initiative that brings together a series of resources that contain information, ideas, exercises and tips that will guide your growth and help you flourish in a particular area of life.
Mind Gardener authors spend their time translating the growing body of knowledge on the mind and research on the brain, so that you can navigate quickly to the information and actions that will make a difference in your life.

It is so nice to see my images all printed up and designed into great products. Very satisfying!

I have included an image of my favorite “tip” because we all know being Grateful has taught me HEAPS!! However I just read over one of the ‘Clear mind’ boxes and was so inspired!! (and I do believe my mind cleared!!)

Check out their website here:

www.mindgardener.com

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!

We just had a few days working in Melbourne, it was wonderful visiting our favorite city. Though the weather was chilly and gave us all colds.

However we managed to squeeze fun at the markets… and a little bit of work. A wedding and a family portrait. Wedding coming soon.

For now the sweetest little poppet, Liam. We went to the Fitzroy gardens and it was sooo lush and green. So nice to go back to the places we used to hang out in when Andrew and I were just dating. Ahhhh… memories…. (ahah! I will stop now!)

Here is little Liam and his lovely parents who were a delight to hang out with.