a little pink a little blue

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2014-06-14T03:33:00.003-07:00

Archer: Six months old this week! (How did the time go by so fast?) In your element, outside rolling

around on the lawn.

Jessica: If it wasn't for the winter light I would think it was summer looking at this photo

of you. Warm sunshine, rosy cheeks and bare arms... afternoon bubble blowing.

Well its been ten weeks since I last managed a post. I had been barely recording anything except the 52 

Project anyway for quite some time. Life has been crazy busy and this blog

has gone to the bottom of the list of things to do. I am unsure whether I will continue... I would like 

to record our simple days but not sure if I can justify the time... anyway here this week and next? 

Who knows?

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014

14/52

2014-04-09T03:51:00.000-07:00

Archer: What a big week your first trip to the city was for a quiet little country boy.

Jessica: Happy to oblige my requests for a photo of you on the slide, again and again 

and again.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014

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2014-03-29T03:29:00.000-07:00

Archer: Your laugh is music to my ears.

Jessica: It doesn't rain too much around these parts, so when it does it is a race to

put on gum boots and find the umbrella before the rain stops. Dinner was put on hold 

as we went outside to watch Jess dance and run in the rain, such as was this girls joy.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014

12/52

2014-03-22T04:06:00.002-07:00

Archer: Smiling eyes.

Jessica: The love you show your brother is so beautiful.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014

11/52

2014-03-15T02:54:00.002-07:00

Archer:A week of firsts... first time in a Jolly Jumper... first time facing outwards in the baby carrier... and first laugh, oh what a joyful sound my love.

Jessica:First time riding your pedal bike by yourself. We started with a Tike Balance bike

and hoped we could bypass the training wheels... and yay! we have! So very proud of you.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

10/52

2014-03-07T20:44:00.000-08:00

Archer: Did you grow up just a bit too fast this week little man? Three months old already and in the last week I feel like you have changed so much.
Jessica: Oh my beautiful girl, you have been an absolute gem this week, so cooperative and helpful and fun.
Needless to say its been a good week for us.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

9/52

2014-02-28T20:47:00.000-08:00

Post bath babes.
Archer: Oh those smiles come thick and fast, especially at bath time.
Jessica: Bath time is quite an event for you at the moment, the stories you play with your animals take a good hour most days.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

8/52

2014-02-23T02:08:00.002-08:00

Archer: You are becoming such a bright and curious little button.
Jessica: Early morning cuddles. You race for the chair and position the cushion just so.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

7/52

2014-02-14T19:16:00.002-08:00

Archer: Soft, pudgy, sleepy babe.
Jessica: Homemade icy poles on a hot summers day.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

6/52

2014-02-07T20:40:00.001-08:00

Archer:Oh those cheeks just keep getting chubbier by the day and they are so kissable! Eight weeks old already...
Jessica:Cold and tired after a swim.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

5/52

2014-02-01T02:00:00.002-08:00

Images of the everyday...
Archer: On the change mat, Archer has been mesmerized with these black and white art images for weeks.
Jessica: Bath time play with the animals.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

4/52

2014-01-30T03:45:00.001-08:00

Archer: piled high with soft toys by your sister.
Jessica: never far away from your baby brother, always concerned with what is happening with him, eager to give love and hugs, impatient for him to be old enough to play.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

3/52

2014-01-18T04:08:00.003-08:00

Archer: you are becoming so interested in us and we are loving all the smiles that come our way.
Jessica: personality plus, your wild side is making regular appearances at the moment... yes they are undies on your head.

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

1/52

2014-01-18T04:01:00.002-08:00

Archer: you definitely have your daddy's and your sister's lips.
Jessica: quite moment reading to your new friend "woofy".

joining in with Jodi. A portrait of my littles each week of the year.

2/52

2014-01-18T03:43:00.000-08:00

Jessica: sandcastle building in the cool shade of the cave
Archer: spotty faced little one asleep at the beach

Joining in with Jodi. A portrait of each of my littles every week of the year in 2014.

52/52

2013-12-28T14:53:00.003-08:00

A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

Jessica: lopsided mask, back to front pj top, christmas morning fun

Archer: sweet baby toes 

wow! 52 weeks,52 portraits!... so pleased to have made it through the whole year without missing a week(just a few late posts)... looking forward to capturing both my little ones every week throughout 2014...

51/52

2013-12-21T01:55:00.002-08:00

A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

Jessica: my heart just melts to see you by your little brothers side, patting his head, holding his hand, talking softly to him... you are doing an amazing job as big sister

Archer: our sleepy, relaxed little man... oh the love!

50/52

2013-12-13T22:21:00.001-08:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

Jessica and Archer: with Archer only hours and old the new big sister tired from her early hours awakening to witness his birth, snuggles on the couch quickly turned to napping on the couch.

Archer Laurence was born on Tuesday the 10th December at home in the birthing pool, a quick and beautiful entry into the world... we are blessed 

x

49/52

2013-12-06T22:20:00.001-08:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

jessica: where did my baby go? you seem to have grown up so much lately.

48/52

2013-11-30T20:41:00.002-08:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

jessica: dips in the pool and tummy twirly swings are favourites at the moment.

47/52

2013-11-23T02:50:00.002-08:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

jessica: before bedtime play... so very proud of the "farm" you created (pity i couldn't fit it all the photo)

these days

2013-11-17T03:43:00.003-08:00

oh my! it has been a long time since i wrote a blog post other than project 52, which i am barely keeping up with.

life around here has been busy and full and i have had little desire to be in this space of late. i often write posts in my head but they never get to be published. i thought i would take the easy way back in with a these days post joining in with Em's weekly stills.

as we count down the last few weeks before we welcome our new baby into the world, here is a little of what has been happening around here this spring.

1. beautiful bearded iris's picked from the side of the road adorned our table for a short time, while the artwork in the background adorned my wall for an equally short time. it was done by my daughter eloise for her year 12 art class and was recently chosen to be in an art exhibition which features outstanding art work from all the year 12 art students in our state. i am so very proud of my girl.

2. blocks have been played with daily since i introduced them with mirrors.

3. preparing... tiny white washing hanging from the line, is there anything sweeter?

4. the last of the sweet peas in the evening sunlight, how i will miss these (one of my favourite spring flowers) both inside and out.

5. christmas presents are being made early this year. not only as december rolls around we will be busy with our new little one but my eldest daughter is off to europe this summer so her presents need to be early.

6. i am in the 'making' mode at the moment... crafting and sewing. i have so many projects i would like to do before the baby is born but not enough hours in the day.

7. nesting has been happening here big time. there has been painting done, carpets cleaned, anything that can be washed, has been, cupboards have been organised and rearranged, furniture rearranged, rooms rearranged, small bits and pieces collected to decorate the baby's room... there is nothing like the impending arrive of a newborn to get one motivated.

8. the prettiest blooms in my garden at the moment. hollyhocks. love them.

9. an exciting new project... a cubby house in progess... i can't wait until its finished so i can unleash my nesting impulses on it too!

have a lovely week

46/52

2013-11-17T01:46:00.001-08:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

jessica: you jumped from the new cubby balcony while your daddy and i were talking, taking us by surprise you crashed to the ground... after a few tears back up you got to jump into your dad's arms time and time again... here you are flapping your arms ready for another go... not wanting to stop... just one more... just one more...

45/52

2013-11-16T02:08:00.003-08:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

jessica: favourite play of the moment... building 'tents' for your teddies...

i am a little late with last weeks portrait post, just sneaking it in before another one tomorrow... hmmm, i haven't taken a photo all week this week... better be on to that!

44/52

2013-11-01T21:05:00.003-07:00

"A portrait of my littlest, once a week, every week in 2013"

joining in with Jodi and all the others at che and fidel

jessica: enjoying a bit of free form hand sewing... 