Good Things Come.
Sherrie. Shree. Ree.
We met at high-school. She was totally crazy and I was totally not. We bonded one day because I was polite enough to listen to her boy-woes after she’d bored all her other friends to death. (Oh wait, that pretty much sums up much of our lifetime of friendship, actually.) We left school, got jobs, lost jobs, moved to the Gold Coast, shared flats, laughs, hopes and secrets. She was the friend you’d lose at parties, who’d say the very wrong thing to your boss and who stayed living the single girl life long after many of us were no longer single. When not traveling the World, she’d hang out at mine on weekends and as my babies arrived, became their instant playmate while she gleefully put them up to all sorts of no good. She’d watch in horror as I breast-fed and double over laughing at my post-baby jelly belly. Great for a Friday wine, awful as a baby-sitter.. my much loved sister-friend, Sherrie.
In her global travels, she fell in love with South America. A little later, she fell in love with Mario. And on Good Friday this year, against everything I might have predicted, Sherrie birthed and fell completely head over heels in love with baby Valentina.
I may have struggled to imagine Sherrie as a mother but seeing her this week..relaxed, happy, adoring her precious girl..I now can’t imagine it being any other way.
Valentina, darling child, you chose well. I can’t wait to know you and I can’t wait to put you up to all sorts of no good. (Diga Momia que ha llamado venganza!)
Love, Sheye x
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I agree with that, your words have this ablilty to make your photos even more beautiful than they already were. This is such a beautiful baby too :)
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what a beautiful entry. & a very beautiful new life.
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That’s a fabulous story. I’m sure baby Valentina will be a very happy baby girl. Beautiful photos!!
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Sheye, what a beautiful way you’ve crafted this little story. Congratulations to both Sherrie and Valentina…she’s such a gorgeous baby. Have a lovely day. ♥
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Such a beautiful baby girl! Best wishes to the new baby and the new mother! Cherish her littleness as long as you can. They grow up so fast!
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What a beautiful little girl, I LOVE her head full of hair! and even more so the precious story you shared with us of the love and bond only two sisters can share.
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She is beautiful!!
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It’s amazing how well we adapt to love and life changes. And how well suited we are to them. I’m happy for your friendship and how it continues to grow.
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How beautiful (story and babe). Congratulations to your friend, motherhood is a wonderful thing.
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Sheye.. she is precious :) xx
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Sounds like a lovely story! And what a sweet baby xx
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well this just made me cry … beautiful! thank you for sharing …
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I had a friend so very similiar to yours. She decided to have a baby five years ago after swearing all of her life she “hated kids”. Now she is one of the best, most hands-on Moms I know!! Beautiful post and beautiful pictures!
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Oooops, I somehow got linked to Amber’s website – sorry about that Amber – I have no idea how that happened as I have never visited her site before now!
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What a beautiful, beautiful little girl. Congratulations to your sister-friend, she’s a lucky Mummy :)
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Awwww. What a cute little bundle of sweetness.xx
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What a beautiful baby! Isn’t it fun putting dear friend’s children up to no good? :)
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Babies are just the MOST precious of gifts. They change our lives in a way many of us could ever have imagined. Until you’re lucky enough to be a part of the population who has been blessed with a baby of your own, it’s something you can never quite grasp. Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood Sherrie!
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Oh congrats Sherrie & Mario on the birth of Valentina. She is adorable!
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I love those easy enduring friendships.
Gorgeous baby, so much hair.
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I really liked this post….. such a good story and what a blessing to have such a beautiful friendship. Seeing all the different pictures was fun too.
Congratulations to her family on their precious treasure.
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What an awesome story… Love the photos!
And baby Valentina is just too cute for words!
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OMG Sheye, that is sooooo beautiful. You have a lovely way of summing up a lifetime of love and stories. The photo’s are gorgeous. Well done. xxoo
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Sheye your way with words is exquisite ~ and obviously your photography, equally so….such a talent ♥
and Sherrie, you beautiful girl, welcome to the most gorgeous world of motherhood ♥ i am so very happy for you and I look forward to one day meeting your little princess & you can meet my newest little Bluebelle xxxxxx
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What a wonderful story! What a beautiful baby! And how fortunate you are to have such a friend. Congratulations to her on her new baby girl!
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What a wonderful story of friendship. I got all weepy looking at the photos of Sherrie and sweet Valentina. Congratulations to the new family. :o)
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i can see how much your friend loves her bub in these photos – youve captured that so beautifully! oh how i love that last shot sheye… so so precious!
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Beautiful Mum, Beautiful baby, Beautiful friend♥
{I remember seeing Sherrie in one of your old posts, I’m sure?}
Welcome to the world Miss Valentina xxx
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WOW… what a gorgeous little bundle Valentina is…. who wouldn’t fall in love!
I have always loved that photo of Sherrie and Ava on the bed looking at one another… how precious.
xxx
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Wonderful wonderful post. And Valentina is the most beautiful name ever. Congrats to you and your beautiful friend.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! You two are too funny! xoxoxoxo
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gorgeous beautiful baby girl..congrats to all of you! what a wonderful way to welcome a new arrival! thanks for sharing wonderful pics!
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ahh such cute photo’s! love the tones :)
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Heya Sheye, I LUUUURVE that you have included pictorial snippets of past ‘Sherrie’ moments…then today as a new Mummy. So lovely & precious. Valentina is DIVINE w/ that great whopping head of hair….Ay carumba! x
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What a beautiful little girl – love all of that hair!
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Absolutely beauty full and adorable!
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Adorable photos. She’s so so sweet!
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forgot to ask how much did she weigh at birth?
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Adorable!!!!!Makes me wish just one more…:)
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You say well, analysis makes sense, great
visvimshoes
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adorable bubba. so beautiful.
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ohhh just beautiful
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Your photos are always so emotional and inspiring. Lovely stuff.
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I loved everything about this post…from the title, to the story to the photos of the gorgeous baby. Breath taking. Now I’m thinking – Good things come to those who wait….for another beautiful post from, miss Sheye. :) It’s been so quiet. xx
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Could you please show us some photos of Ivy´s room. I would really like to see it. And own it :D
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Gorgeous baby…and what a beautiful name, too!
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oh, the hair! she is stunning…
jbxo
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Perfectly wonderful! What a beauty!…
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Thank you everyone for your sweet words and wishes.
Thank you Sheye for creating such a beautiful space of sharing and love and for the magnificent photos. You are a magician with the camera.
We love you, Mario, Sherrie & Valentina xxx
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I love seeing in frames, I love the beauty in the ordinary, I love my camera, I love that when I see images I hear too. I love the latelight, I love finding moments I didn’t imagine and I love creating moments I did. I love learning more every day, I love sharing what I’ve come to know, and I love making pictures pretty.
I’m so glad you stopped by. xx
Sheye-You share so beautifully your feelings and it makes your pictures even more special if that is possible? :) Love these…