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Josephine: With her collection of sticks, in the woods, soaking up some sun.

Coralie: Exploring every inch of the woods.

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Josephine: This capture represents so much to me. Josephine in her princess crown (her must-have accessory right now) in her mud-splatted waterproofs, climbing the rope ladder at the meadow after playing footie with Daddy. She can be girly and strong and brave and messy and a princess and a footballer. She can be whatever she wants to be.

Coralie: So small on the big slide. And such a daredevil - nothing scares this kid.

DORA & ANDY GET HITCHED

September 26th was just the happiest day. The sun shone for the beautiful lovebirds and it really was the most wonderful wedding.

Dora looked amazing (as did Andy, in his custom made tweed!), the venues were perfect, the food delicious and the dancing so much fun. The ceremony bought a tear to everyone's eye and our divine flower girl's both fell asleep for a couple of hours giving Ben and I some time to let our hair down and bust out some moves on the dance floor.

What a brilliant, brilliant day. I wish with all my heart my Dad was there to see it all, but I know he was there in spirit and would be so proud of Dora, and so happy for the new Mr and Mrs Wright.

We love you guys xxxx

I was busy filming all the wedding fun, so didn't take many pictures but I love this one someone snapped on my camera. The finished wedding film I made can be seen here...

ROUND HERE LATELY: part one

Over the last few months there have been photos a-plenty taken. There have been times I wanted to write posts about things that are happening, beautiful days out and moments I want to remember, but time has past so quickly and they have remained in my head; the words not making it to the page, the photos un-edited.

So here begins the task of documenting those occasions, beginning with June...

Sunday trips to the Botanical Gardens with my Mum, and usually my sister, have become a weekend tradition. As the place we've adopted for our Dad, it always means so much taking the girls there. This was Coralie's first trip. And she slept the whole time :)

Watching these two together makes my Mama heart burst with happiness. They adore each other, and have done since day one. I'm pretty sure Josephine thought Coralie would come out wanting to play though, so those early weeks where she really just laid there and slept were a little boring for her! As time goes on, Josephine loves how much more Coralie will interact with her and it makes Josephine's day when she does something to make Coralie laugh.

 

Making her voice well and truly heard! And can I just say, Bonds Wondersuits are the best babgrows. Totally worth getting them shipped over from Australia.

Our beautiful girl. She's grown so much in these few months. Physically, emotionally and mentally. What a change she has been through, and how wonderfully she's dealt with it all. We're so proud of her. 

As the sun shone at it's brightest and hottest this summer, we spent the day at my best friend's family's pool. Where else would you want to be? Splashing around in the pool with Josephine was so much fun. Lots of laughter. I took some great photos of Josephine with her best pals Oliver and Theo too, but as they're all butt naked, we'll save those until their 18th birthdays. Or Oliver and Josephine's wedding (hehe!)   

 

In June it was Father's Day here in the UK. A really hard day for my brother, sister and I, and for our Grandpa. We visited the Botanical Gardens with my sister and her fiancé and enjoyed a lovely picnic. I wish with all my heart I got to speak with my Dad, but I know he was there with us.

The family that Saltwaters together, sticks together. Same applies for Rayban Wayfayers...

This has become the position of choice for Ben and Coralie. I have many a photo of them like this. She's also become affectionately known as Captain Squawk round these parts...part Gigglebiz reference, part on account of her aforementioned desire to be heard!

 

CORALIE JOE MALLIA

On Wednesday 7th May, at 10.55pm, our beautiful girl swam into the world at home and we've spent the last week snuggled up, getting to know each other. 

Named after my wonderful Papa, who I wish with all my heart was here to meet her, Coralie Joe Mallia is a tiny little bundle of happiness and love and we're so pleased to announce her safe arrival. She is perfectly beautiful. 

Your big sister is totally smitten with you Coralie, as are your Mama and Daddy. We all love and adore you and are so excited to see what adventures await you. Welcome to the world my darling.