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There's nothing better than when Ben has time off work and we get to spend all day every day together. Over Christmas Ben has had more than two weeks off and it's been so lovely. We've both had plenty of lie-ins, and time to ourselves, as well as one on one time with the girls as well as happy happy times all together. I feel our little team is stronger after these breaks; refreshed and reunited after the routines of life, work, nursery....
Most of our mornings have been spent outdoors, as had become us girls' habit in the run up to Christmas. The weather has been unseasonably warm round these parts and getting out first thing starts our day the right way, I think. It's certainly something I plan to continue when Ben goes back to work - come rain or shine. Just an hour at the park, feeding the ducks, walking round the Botanical Gardens, hanging with friends or heading out just us three - the fresh air and early-morning purpose is good for us all.
The girls have loved their Daddy being at home 24/7. Ben is just the best at messing around and inventing new games. If I'm downstairs getting things done, it honestly sounds like they're all about to come crashing through the ceiling; running, banging, jumping, loud music and plenty of screaming and laughter. Yes, it's certainly party central with Daddy! And he doesn't go back to work until Monday, woo!
These photos are of one morning at the park and the scooter track, when Josephine was trying out her new scooter from Father Christmas. Ben got to see Coralie climb the frame and come down the slide completely by herself for the first time too (she mastered it just before the holidays) and the light was just magical. And check out my new slouchy socks with my jeans tucked in. Currently having a style love affair with all things a little bit '90s.
I made a little film of the morning too - and I certainly plan to fill this year with plenty more films like this...
The happiest, craziest little thing. So many expressions, each funnier and sweeter than the last. Her brilliant fake grumpy face (look how her eyes are still smiling!) and that hearty, honest laugh; the gappy teeth, just like her big sister.
A few pictures I snapped on a gloomy morning, whilst we were still in our pjs. I think leaving my camera on the table is always a good idea - moments like this are so easy to capture when it's right there.
And boy, does she look like my Papa! xx
Josephine: That gappy smile. It melts my heart.
Coralie: Trying out the big swings for the first time.
After a year off, I've decided (rather last minute!) to join with Jodi and take part in The 52 Project again. It's just such a wonderful way to document our lives, the little details and how much the girls change and grow throughout the year. And I can't wait to see the portraits yet to be captured.
There's no better way to start the new year than a walk with the family, so that's just what we did. The weather was kind to us, but thank goodness for waterproofs and wellie boots as the mud was pretty spectacular! Much to Josephine's delight.
We walked and talked and I took a few photos. And I even handed the camera over to my sister, who captured some beautiful moments. I'm so happy I remembered to step in front of the camera - it only makes me more excited about our Capturing Motherhood series, and what portraits that project will inspire and produce.
It's so lovely to see Josephine, Coralie and my brother's two boys Tyler and Coby play together, and form such beautiful relationships. There's something so special about cousins. Josephine and Coby chatting and holding hands melts my heart and the picture of all four of them makes me so proud, as a Mama, auntie and member of our wonderful family.
As the cold wind got to us, we headed home, ate lunch, put Coralie down for a much needed nap, and then collapsed on the sofa with the last of the Christmas chocolates to watch Despicable Me 2 (again - it's a firm favourite in this house) I hope there are many more days like today to come this year.
I shot some videos too and hope to make them into a film over the next week, so check back for a link to that soon.
Hope you all had a lovely first day of 2016 xx
Just stopping by to wish you all a very happy new year. May it be filled with love, laughter and the most wonderful adventures. Thank you for all your kind words and emails, here and over on IG - they always mean so much.
I'll post some more pictures from today's family walk tomorrow, but as you can see, I'm already sticking to my intention of getting in front of the camera more! Thank you to my beautiful sister for capturing this moment. I absolutely love this photograph.
Much love to you all xx
My intentions for 2016
