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{Harper} It was a difficult day.
{Finn} Learning to compromise: Finn and Harper don't always see eye to eye on the games they choose to play together. It usually goes like this: Finn suggests that they play Fire-fighters, Harper rejects his offer but proposes they play princesses, Finn says "But I don't want to play princesses!", they both storm off and promptly do their own thing. Today though, Finn gave a little and gained a little back. He agreed to play hairdressers with Harper in return for a bit of a time role playing being divers in an under sea adventure. It wasn't easy for him. He barely lets me touch his curls, but on this afternoon he winced and flinched as Harper combed his hair. He sat and bared it all and Harper was delighted. She told him he looked beautiful with his new "style" and Finn seemed to agree.

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

{Mama's necklace}

{collecting sticks for our fireplace} 

{role playing being a knight has been in high rotation this week. together we made a cardboard sword.so far there has only been one injury during his "role playing"}

{a tad bit obsessed with a certain character after watching 'Toy Story' a few weeks ago.}

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{Harper} Coffee date

{Finn} A visit to the National Museum of Australia.

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


{The sign says that you can't swim in the water but there was nothing about touching it right?}

{currently obsessed with books by Alison Lester}

{communicating via walkie talkies}

{making small changes to her room}

{after years of breastfeeding to sleep/co-sleeping/sitting next to her until she falls asleep, Harper is now happy to go to sleep by herself. And as she proclaims to anyone who will listen, "and now I sleep all the way to the morning."
A statement that is true, and glorious.}

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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!}

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A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013

{inspired by Jodi}

{Harper} Keeping a eye on Daddy (he's in the yard)

{Finn} We recycle our water for the garden....except once a week I let Finn water the garden with a hose to allow him to re-enact a fire emergency or two. Firefighter Finn thinks this break from water conservation is totally worth it. 

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

{working hard to capture a blue sky. Goodbye blown out sky of the past, thanks to tips from this awesome photographer}

{Finn: "Mum, can I show you my thinking face?"
Me: "Go for it."
Finn: "So what do you think of my face?"
Me: "Nailed it buddy, nailed it."}

{safety first}

{'sam fireman' = 'fireman sam'}

{my craft helper}

{self-covered button hair ties. I may or may not have created more without my "helper"}

{reading a letter from Nana}

{seeking out new light in our house. inspired by this fabulous photographer}

{taking a moment to capture these lush green trees before autumn approaches}