Little Things {Chalk Roads}

Little Things {Exploring and Discovering}

A little stroll around the magic that is Yaya's garden. Spring warmth, laughing children, the sound of Yaya's soothing words from across the yard. Bliss.

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Little Things {Landmark}

It's all part of the journey, every click of the shutter, every lightbulb moment, every failed shoot.
I know this. Yet I can't help but feel that today, and every day for the next five weeks... are different. I know it sounds mushy, corny, even a little bold... but I am convinced.
This week marks the beginning of my journey through another fabulous Clickin' Mom's workshop, with one of my most very favourite, amazingly talented photographer idols, Sarah Wilkerson. I'm going to try to post often over the next few weeks, and hopefully when I look back I will remember where I was, and perhaps even see a glimpse of where I want to go.

Looking forward to learning, to growing, to new friendships, and to enjoying the ride.

Today, a little more Louie love...

Little Things {Ready, Set, Smile}

Little Things {Goldilocks and the Wild Boy}

As told by one very imaginative four year old (yes, I'm hanging onto the 'fourness').

Starring the one and only 'Wild Boy'...

And his lady 'Goldilocks'...

On their quest to escape from the ferocious monster...

Luckily, they all lived happily ever after :)

Little Things {Almost Five}

He's growing up. And I just want to bottle him up.

The things this sweet boy does and says make me burst with pride. He looked after me while I was sick, even telling me to stay in bed while he struggled to help his sister up onto the toilet.
He sneaks into her room to kiss her while she naps, as she won't let him while she's awake.
He feels so bad when she has eaten all her chocolate and has none left, that he gives her half of whatever he has left.
He hates so much to hurt anyones feelings. My Mum was trying to teach him how to do a puzzle on the computer, and it just so happened that she really didn't know what she was doing either... After a little while, he says to her with a big smile 'Grandma, you are really great at not getting these' :)
I could go on all night, but you get the point. The boy is sweet.
I know he has to grow up. But for now, I have him home for one more year. And I'm going to enjoy him.

Little Things {Grateful}

Grateful that after three days of this...

Taken by my sweet friend...

I'm home.

Bliss.

And while I may usually hate not being able to get outside the house and yard to shoot, I appreciated it today more than ever before.

I am blessed to have so many thoughtful, caring and kind friends in my life.

And thankful everyday for my very large, and very loving family.

I'm excited, to get out of the yard.

And I'm grateful, for everything.