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{Harper} That grin - bam! She always reveals her personality quickly in front of the camera. Makes this project (well her side of it) a breeze. 

{Finn} A camera avoider from way back. I go through most weeks silently hovering over him, hoping that he won't see the camera as he busies himself with play. This week up until about six hours ago I didn't have many photos of Finn. That was until I asked Lachie to help me out. I found the good light in our house, Lach asked Finn to sit down and began firing questions at him while I snapped away. When I finally captured his signature dimple smile I gave Lach the thumbs up and put the camera down. Finn's response: "Daddy can you ask me some more questions? I like your questions."

The B-sides (because two photos seems a little minimalist for me…)

{"They are craters on the moon mum!"}

{rescue worker headwear with light. he persisted with that strap until it fitted snuggly around his face}

{"walking in the bush, walking in the bush, there is nothing quite like it, walking in the bush"
 As long as I kept singing this on repeat she was happy for me to take photos as she wandered}

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{Harper} Hanging with the "big girls". Girls who Harper has been around since her birth, girls who have been in my mother's group/Finn's playgroup since Finn's birth, gorgeous and kind girls, girls who Harper looks up to and who include her in everyway possible.  


{Finn} Technically it's not a great photo but it's a moment that I am glad I captured. Finn showing tenderness with his youngest friend, Miles.
I am slowly learning that making gains skills-wise is important to me, but looking for the moments of connection between those I love is what this project is all about. It's far greater than any photograph that shows technique. Reading this blog post by the amazing Tim Coulson was a friendly reminder to look for love over anything else. The photos with love, cheekiness, connection and spirit are the photos I will look back on with fondness in years to come. 

The B-sides (because two photos seems a little minimalist for me…)

{captivated by the ball run at Questacon}

{after attending the ANZAC parade in the city we returned home and made ANZAC biscuits. This book recommended by My Little Bookcase was a great way to talk about the realities of war and sacrifice and make a strong link to the real life experience of baking these traditional biscuits.}

{ANZAC day was a public holiday so we were blessed to have a mid-week family day. We finished off the day with a walk to the ridge in our suburb.
Sidenote: I love how lately Finn has taken to holding onto his Dad's pocket when they walk together. Hand-holding Finn style}

{when the kids refuse to pose for me, he always steps in. love this guy}

{listening to me call out this afternoon's fire emergency. he listens, then tells me whether it's a "big enough" emergency. If not, I have to come up with something grander. this goes on. all. day. long. I'm getting really good at creating really elaborate and dangerous situations that's for sure!}

Documenting Delight: day three hundred and twenty eight {picking flowers}

Documenting Delight: day three hundred and twenty two {slowly, slowly a vegetable garden is growing}

{when you're not allowed to use the secateurs, you improvise}

Documenting Delight: day three hundred and two {boys in the bush}

{a weekend in kangaroo valley, nsw}

{mini breaks require setting aside time to kick back and read a magazine or two. ...or if you are finn and no one thought to buy you a mag, well you just go ahead and make your own}

{bush mini-break must: toasting marshmallows over a campfire}

Documenting Delight: day two hundred and eighty two {a walk to the ridge}

{"i'm following the leader, the leader, the leader. i'm following the leader wherever she may go"}

{our little collector. picking up more stones to bring home}