2011 PAD (photo a day) Challenge

Just for January I'm going to concentrate on doing a photo challenge where by I take a snap a day.  It doesn't have to be a perfect photo if anything it is to just get back to basics and document life. I've already completed my first 2 days and wasn't going to blog them but I've changed my mind and re opened this old dusty thing. As you can see the previous post was back in April last year so it has been a while.

Day 1:
Trying to think back 2 days ago is actually harder that you think. Well for me anyhow. So from my vague memory I think we didn't do too much other than a tidy up of our bedroom which starting looking like half bedroom/ half computer construction room. I'm happy to have my space back now and wouldn't mind re decorating it. Don't know if/when that will ever happen though

Day 2:
Yesterday we enjoyed the company of some friends who came over for a BBQ lunch.  I met these lovely people a few years ago in an online photography forum, I'd met up with Johnno a few times for little photo shoots here and there and a year ago I met Dave in person for the first time. I love how something like photography can bring people together.  You can find David here and Johnno here The only thing that I can pick about these guys is that they use Canon! okay only kidding but that was the running joke, I use Nikon and that is somehow a bad thing? well I'll just let them think that and be happy with what I have thanks!

Here is the photo for the day, a last minute attempt as a storm started once our visitors left. I was expecting a blackout so the candle made for good use as a photo prop.

Where the heck did April go?

April........ it went so quickly but was full of fun. School holidays, Easter, bike riding, babies getting fat, loosing teeth, the list goes on. 


First up we went to visit my parents for Easter. The children just about fell over with excitement when we arrived because my dad had built them as a surprise fort/cubby. It was made mostly out of recycled timber from an unused hut on their property. My dad had mentioned to me that he would do it but I never thought his elaborate plan would actually come true! we are still baffled at how he managed to get up there and construct the thing. Well done Dad we are very impressed. 


The big kid finally learnt how to ride her bike without training wheels! actually I make it sound as though we have been teaching her forever, but in fact we were always too lazy and if we knew it would only take about an hour to learn we would have done it a long time ago. 


On to the baby, well the baby is great, she is still growing and growing and growing. I would be quite happy if she just stopped for a while, she has grown SO much that I've gone through so many clothes that we can't keep up. I'm planning on doing a check in at the clinic so we can see what can be done with her ever expanding tummy! I never thought I would have that problem with a child. You would think I'd be happy with a fat baby after having miss fussy eater but no, I obviously can't be pleased.   


Finally I can't post without mentioning our wonderful friends! last weekend we caught up with my dear sweet lovely friends from Germany. I met Simone almost 4 years ago at a local playgroup and we instantly formed a great friendship. Simone was here in Australia for her husbands work and didn't speak much English, that didn't matter we had her handy translator gadget thing and were able to communicate quite well. Now Simone's English is So good that she can read novels without any problems :) it did make me realise how weird the English language is though........for instance, Traffic Jam, just think about it for a second......... hmmm yep there were many funny moments trying to explain words and phrases.  Anyway a year ago Simone went back to Germany with the kids, it was really sad to see her go but Stefan is still working here so luckily they came back for a holiday and made the trip up from Melbourne last weekend to catch up with their Sydney friends. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we will be able to see them again this year!  Thanks Simone and Stefan for driving all the way from Melbourne we loved seeing you all very much xxx 


In case you didn't already know, I've now got a facebook page for my photography. Go to http://www.facebook.com/nicolepearcephotography and click on like :) 

Many faces of Minna

Ok I finally found a few minutes to update the blog with some photos of Minna.

She is changing daily and it's all going too quickly! my baby is now no longer considered a newborn :( she is 3.5 months old and I'm so in love with her.

She is putting on weight really quickly now, 6.2kg of baby and she has the leg rolls to prove it! she is enjoying her sleep time which is great considering the other 2 kiddies were also good sleepers, I thought I would be punished with the 3rd baby but luckily it hasn't happened.

She loves her mummy to bits and loves to talk baby babble all the time. Her face lights up when I get close and have a little chat. Her favourite song is row row row your boat, even if she is getting cranky she will smile when I sing to her. I really don't know why because I think I sound like Fran Fine when I sing eeeek!
Fortunately I've been able to keep breastfeeding which is great, we still need to give her formula as well but it all seems to be working well, she doesn't care what she gets as long as she has a full stomach!

This photo was taken yesterday just when she woke from her afternoon nap:) 

I love this face! she is such a happy baby and I'm thinking big giggles are about to start

Checking out her mobile :)

Her hair is starting to settle down (thankfully!) 

4 Years ago today...

..... I gave birth to my son Leo. Wow it has gone by so quickly, today I had a look through some old photos of him as a baby and I remember thinking back then "I wonder what my boy will be like in a few years time" well fast forward to now and I know. My boy, he loves his family and never wants to be in trouble. He is sensitive and caring. He loves to push his older sisters buttons and he loves to be gentle with his baby sister.
I've noticed him change over the past few months, he is becoming more confident which is great and he is even trying to push some boundaries with me. But they are the joys of having a 4 year old boy. He is my little man and always will be.
I love him to the moon and back.

Opening his birthday presents

A quick game of Putt Putt over the weekend.

Leo loves his bear Mr Tickles formerly knows as Dufus (as the tag states) oh and we can't forget Luigi

With his baby sister

This one is especially for you "Poppy"

Ok so this post must be way overdue, I keep being reminded by my dear father in law that I need to add some more photos. So here they are.

First off we have a few pics of her cute little face, she is changing daily and I'm just trying to absorb my beautiful baby girl as much as I can. Sometimes my face literally hurts from smiling at her. She is simply DIVINE in every way, it never ceases to amaze me how much love you can feel for your own children.

A sneeze action shot. Hehe it makes me laugh out loud :) 

And here is a colour photo because I know my parents prefer a bit of colour :)

As for life with us, all is good, actually NO all is GREAT. Minna loves her sleep YAY!!! just like her brother and sister she loves to be in bed dreaming about her favourite things. Her record for sleep so far is 11 hours straight, yep what a good darling, she knows how to make her mum happy. As for other things she is making all sorts of baby noises, she loves to have deep long conversations. She loves listening to me sing nursery rhymes (I'm sure that will change soon, I was not blessed with a singing voice)

Thanks for checking in and don't be shy, add a comment.....

Oh and here is a macro photo I took the other day, I'm sharing it just because I can :)

2 Months old already!

The last 2 months had be jam packed with all sorts of adventures for us. Wow having 3 kids is not what I thought. In many ways it is easier than 2 but in other ways it is so much more hard work. The easier bit is that the older kids have each other to play with and are not jealous that Mummy is spending so much time with the new baby. The harder things are juggling normal duties like getting one ready for school in the morning while also trying to do a load of washing, do breakfasts, make sure teeth are cleaned and kids are dressed, Lunch is packed and baby is fed and happy! Oh and yes there is myself to attend to also. 

On with some photos.................. 

Sadly she gets that frown from me and the other 2 kids got that gene too. I swear the frown doesn't mean we are unhappy people ;-) 

Day - I have no idea............

So I need to slow this blog down a little, everyday it seems to get harder to find the time. From now on it will be when I've got the chance :) 


Minna is doing well, she is now gaining weight quickly and even has chunky thighs! she is getting more and more active and her favourite thing to so it smile and chat when she is awake.  8 weeks have gone by so quickly, she is now due for her immunisation and Leo is just about due for his too. 


On with the photos, these were taken a few days ago :)