13 sentiments shared

Jul
22

Mama’s house.

After I posted yesterday, we went away to Brisbane for the night – what could be more comforting than a sleep over at Mum and Dad’s? The older I get the more I just love having family around – I really do believe it’s one of lifes simplest pleasures and the last six months, it has been my lifeline on many days. To sit at the kitchen bench with a wine in hand, letting the kids run around long after their usual bedtime…gossiping with Mum and Angie and hearing Dad and Crayte sharing dumb jokes.. we had a really lovely night.

I took my camera and had a superquick session with Ivy (they’re all superquick come to think of it!) Here’s a peek. (As usual, they look better bigger so feel free to click).






Indi nabbed my camera and chased the boys around – she has a great eye and I just LOVE this photo!! So typical of The Dangerous Brothers – Luca never stops acting the goat and Mason nevers stops eating!!

 

I just have to share my conversation with the boys in the car yesterday. I’d just finished telling Crayte about the Blogger awards and L&M had been listening in the back…
Luca: “Mum, are you winning?”
Me: “No honey”.
Luca: “Well who is?”
Me: “Oh probably Jessica Claire”.
Luca: “Well you need to win Mum. You’ll have to make your work better”.
Mason: “Or I know Mum. It’s easy. Just vote for yourself”.”
Luca, getting rather animated : No, no, don’t do that Mum. Just copy her stuff”.
Mason, shouting: “No Mum. WAIT. I KNOW!!!…..JUST KILL HER.”
Luca, nodding: “Yeah. And feed her to the dogs”.
I could barely drive I was laughing so much. So Jessica, honey, please don’t take it personally that my family are plotting your demise, it’s just that you’re too good!
Finally, I want to say, from the bottom of my heart, thankyou so much for all the support and comfort you all give – it really means more than you can imagine. The comments here, the emails, the beautiful words left at Ava’s memorial site, the emergency phone calls from Carrie and the hugs, Mum..Ang..Aunty V xxx…I am always genuinely amazed at the beauty that surrounds us…every single day.
With love and thanks.
S xxxxxx

13 shared sentiments
  1. Aunty Ange says:

    darling I love spending time with you, and I had the BEST time with you and the boys…. You never have to thank us (me) for anything.. You know that I love you with everything I have and that love extends to your beautiful family… I cant wait to see more of you up this way!! XXX

  2. Kate says:

    Oh my GOD – they are the best boys ever!!! Just love their comments Mason, shouting: “No Mum. WAIT. I KNOW!!!…..JUST KILL HER.”
    Luca, nodding: “Yeah. And feed her to the dogs”.

    What a cack and you know, I love that you share those gorgeous boys and their shenanigans with us here! Love it! Thanks for the giggle!

    The photos of Ivy are so gorgeous – she is divine.

    k8

  3. Melinda says:

    Love, love, love Ivy’s delicious argyle socks! I think I want a pair for me.

    Mama’s House is a true comfort phrase isn’t it? Just the words fill you with warmth.

    Those boys are master plotters! Expecting big things from them someday. Hopefully they will use their power for good!

  4. Sussanah says:

    Electoral fraud, murder, manipulation and mayhem are the Rosemeyers looking to take over from the Sopranos?

  5. Carrie Young says:

    ohhhhhhhhhh LMAO!!!! Jessica Claire has no idea what is headed her way!!! :oP

    So glad you had a lovely weekend with your family :o) I so agree, it is one of life’s simplest pleasures :o)

    love you much. xo

  6. Anonymous says:

    Ok…so after about 4 months of reading your blog and looking at your gorgeous pics,I’ve decided that you have to spend a week or two…ok let’s make it a month taking pics of my kids!! Only, I live in Indiana, USA. Will that be a problem??!! You’ve inspired me to start using photoshop to liven up my pics, but I can’t quite get it, so now you HAVE to come to the states!! Your pictures are beautiful and I can’t wait to hop on your site to see what you’ve come up with next!
    Jen
    Indiana, USA

  7. Anonymous says:

    so true Sheye…
    I was so excited to find out that my family is going to visit Australia next year when we are there, as they’ve all decided they want to be with me when I turn 40! I’m so excited – will you come to my party?!
    laureen

  8. Vanessa and Kara says:

    I’m so glad you have such solid support ~ that’s all I could ever hope for you.

    Your boys are classic Sheye and Ivy has those little legs you just want to squeeze.

  9. Lea says:

    Your boys are a cack Sheye!
    Poor Jessica Claire.

    Love the shots of Miss Ivy…her doedoes are gorgy.

    xxx

  10. Sue xx says:

    No way that is not Ivy! It’ can’t be, what have you been feeding her. She is growing up way too quickly! I love the photos of you and her!!
    Sue xx

  11. Anonymous says:

    I’ve been on holidays and your blog is still the most gorgeous photoblog ever… I’ve missed it! Love, Paulyn (in Changi airport, catching the 2355 to Adelaide – whoever thought of such an unearthly time for a flight should be made to take it with two little kids!) xxxxxx

  12. Rudi says:

    I just wanted to leave a quick comment to let you know I’ve been reading your blog for a few days, and have been very touched by your story. You are an inspiration to people all over the world–I’m writing from Michigan, USA–and the legacy of your sweet daughter lives on through you. Thanks for writing. Your photography is beautiful, by the way!

  13. Rachael says:

    sounds like a good movie plot ;-)

    I love the photo of you holding Ivy

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