21 sentiments shared

Then and Now.

2003:

and 2008:Couldn’t help remembering earlier versions of playing under the hose type photos… Different time, place and life..still, happy memories. And not just about Luca, for me too..Who doesn’t love thinking back to childhoods spent running around the sprinkler in undies, or racing down the Slip and Slide? Forget your lap pool, we had it GOOD!
* New song Miss Halfway by Anya Marina.
(I always have song info at the bottom of my page, for all those people who email wondering !!)
Another great track, thanks to Susannah. This could so be my anthem! But then, I’m quite sure I’m not alone there :) x

1. ~j~ says:

   oohh those days were glorious werent’ they? if it were summer here i would be tempted to go run through the sprinkler right now.
   great snaps Sheye,
   love j

   
2. pakosta says:

   he’s such a joyful soul! love these captures, both then and now!
   tara

   
3. Melinda says:

   What fun, those days under the sprinkler. We had a Slip and Slide…. and no matter how carefully you checked before putting it down, there was always, always a rock, stick or some other sharp object, destined to cause pain for the first person down.

   
4. soozadoo says:

   I did download that one with you in mind. Your March CD is sitting beside the computer, it will be posted later today.

   stalk the postie

   xx

   
5. Tanya says:

   I love these photos, how cute is Luca? Those were the days!! Running under the sprinkler & having a blast on the good old slip and slide :) you’re right Sheye…. we did have it good, really really good!!! Love the new music! xx

   
6. Kaz says:

   Awesome pics Sheye.Who could forget the good ‘ole slip’n'slide.Have very fond memories of lathering it up with some of mums detergent and all the kids in the street having a go

   Luv
   Kaz
   xoxo

   
7. nicole says:

   Oh, how I love your photos. And your music.

   
8. juz says:

   Oh yes, it was so much fun, squealing with the freezing cold water!

   These damn water restrictions, have to do it in the backyard now if you wanna do it at all! lol :)

   
9. kristen says:

   Great photos Sheye.

   You know I’m thinking of you and wishing you an EXCITING week ahead.

   Take care and I’II speak to you soon.
   Kristen T. (4 boys)

   
10. Aunty Ange says:

    I’m so calling the water police… :p

    Beautiful pics, beautiful boys..

    
11. Capture says:

    Sheye – I am LOVING these. OMG!! I wish it was warm here so I could copy you! :) Is the last picture Luca? It looks so much like Mason! They look old school and I love it! BTW: Have you checked out Yael Naim? She is a new artist and I have been listening to her non-stop. I think you might like her…

    
12. Sandy says:

    I loved carefree “sprinkler” days. Even tho we have a pool, our kids still play in the sprinklers!
    Hurry up, Spring! We need warm weather :)

    
13. sarah marie. says:

    your photography is so inspiring. have you ever thought of selling photoshop actions?

    
14. OP SuZ Q says:

    i’d love to be added sheye – to your FLICKR acct………..

    let me know what your name is on FLICKR tho – I wouldn’t know how to find you??!!! THANKS!!!

    
15. Steffie says:

    He is still handsome, but his hairdo in the first pic is too cute to be true!

    I love remembering sprinkler days. So often I wish I was a child again.

    Stef

    PS – I sent you a note!

    
16. Rachel says:

    He is such a beautiful boy. Wonderful photos Sheye. They do remind me of a simpler time.

    
17. clinka says:

    I have to tell you Sheye, I have had a couple of “trying” days, and coming to your blog, reading your words, and looking at your gorgeous photos truly inspire me, and make me smile.

    I can’t thank you enough!
    jbxo

    
18. Merari says:

    hi!

    I happened to run into your photoblog, and I just wanted to say that you are an amazing photographer!

    I will definately be stopping by to see your talent.

    God bless!

    Merari.

    
19. Mandy xxx says:

    Oh Sheye! I just love the retro 1970′s Kodak 110 curved edge look of these photos… priceless!

    The old slip and slide… I remember a schoolfriend who told me she had one.. I got to her place in my brand new cossies to find garbage bags smeared with cooking oil.. we slid on those but my new swimmers were wrecked!!!

    
20. tangobaby says:

    Dear Sheye,

    I think your blog and your photos are absolutely amazing and gorgeous. Thank you for bringing such sweet beauty to others. And for reminding me of happy days playing on a Slip ‘n’ Slide.

    I will be checking back with you often.

    ;-)

    
21. Leslie says:

    you’ve done so many entries since i last looked. i was out of town and i have finally gotten back into the swing of things online and will be leaving again in a few days. i never cease to be amazed at the photos you take. they are so beautiful. what a gift you have.
    thank you for sharing them.
    -leslie *