29.12.13

52/52 {The Couldn't Decide Edition}



A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013

Sage - an entire year's worth of capturing your essence each and every week, and, for the first time, I simply could not decide between these two images as your final, stand alone portrait. Taken only minutes apart, just a few days before Christmas, you are wild and disheveled with a cheeky glint in you eye, as you help your Daddy dig and cart away dirt for your new, in-ground trampoline {delivered by Santa}.

Looking back on your portraits, those small moments captured throughout a year that has seemingly passed us by so quickly, I am bewildered by your growth and change. We've witnessed you blossom from our sweet, wee baby to a vivacious, spirited toddler, with each weekly photograph subtly unveiling this dramatic transformation.

Already in the process of compiling your 2013 images into a photo book, your Daddy and I recently sat and shared our favourite portraits from the 52 project journey. We both absolutely adore 1 and 19 with Daddy's other personal favourites being 7, 38 and 46, whilst mine are 4, 6, 32 and 43.

As we delve head first into the new year in just a matter of days {!}, I will continue to capture your childhood and your story through the joy that is 'a portrait a week'.


{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}

23.12.13

Kinfolk

























... a restorative afternoon, experiencing the wonders of nature, with a group of beautiful, talented, creative souls

22.12.13

51/52 {The Over It Edition}

A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013

Sage - a melancholy little girl on a worn front stoop


{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}

15.12.13

50/52 {The Special Delivery Edition}


A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013

Sage - lately, your most favourite thing to do in the whole wide world, is "posting" {also known as rummaging through our household, collecting handfuls of tiny items and placing them into your wooden strawberry box through its very top}. However, we've soon learnt to duck for cover if one of your treasures does not fit - obviously you've inherited your father's fiery streak ;-)

{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}

9.12.13

49/52 {The Beauty Sleep Edition}


A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013

Sage - you absolutely despise bedtime... but come the dawning of a new day, you glow


{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}  

1.12.13

48/52 {The Growing Up Edition}


A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013

Sage - every day we see more and more glimpses of the sweet, little girl you are becoming...

 
 
...but none of us are quite ready to release our grip on your babyhood days, just yet
 
 
 
Darling Logan is also going through a big transition right now, but will always her Mumma's baby
 
{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}

24.11.13

47/52 {The Animal Whisperer Edition}


A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013
 
Sage - despite your small stature, you have a wildly courageous heart, young one
 
 
{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}


17.11.13

46/52 {The Hey Bro Edition}


A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013
 
Sage - sweet kisses for your blossoming, little brother
 
 
{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}
 

10.11.13

45/52 {The Little Mumma Edition}




A portrait of my little wren, once a week, every week, in 2013

Sage - I couldn't choose my favourite of these three images this week. The intense adoration you have your "bubbas" makes my heart burst! Already such a nurturing little Mumma.


{The 52 Project, inspired by the ever lovely Jodi}

7.11.13

It's a Wrap

















Documenting our baby-wearing journey over the past six months as part of Sakura Bloom's Sling Diaries, has been a true blessing - in more and unexpected ways than one. Swathed tightly together in luxurious linens and softly draped silks, we have wandered and explored tiny corners of this vast earth, each wholly immersed in the presence of the other. Moments filled with animated chatter upon a new discovery are equally as cherished as those where we meander along in a slow and comfortable silence. To hold my growing girl by my side and simply be, has meant more to me lately than ever before.

Returning to a four day-a-week teaching role at the beginning of the year has been a transition both harder and easier than I ever anticipated. There have been days when merely having everyone fed, clothed, organised and out the door by 7.30am has seemed utterly overwhelming {all too often on barely four hours of sleep during the heights of night feeding}. But somehow {miraculously!} we always manage - albeit a little dishevelled, with far too many wrinkles in our clothes and breakfast remnants gracing the corners of our mouths. There have been times I've pulled from our driveway with secretly welling eyes, as the longing to experience both the magic and the mundane at home with our girl, has, at times, become too much. However on that drive, I am also quick to remind myself how very fortunate we are for Si to spend his days with our darling daughter, and watching their bond flourish with each passing minute brings pure happiness to my heart.

Back in February, thoughts of the year ahead provoked notions of the 'monumental' and yet, in the blink of an eye, it's suddenly November. Not only have we survived the year - we've thrived. Sage is blossoming amongst her mini-village and I am relishing my time back in the workplace - initially hoping, and now knowing, that it will only be short-lived. I adore spending my days guiding 16 eager little learners and I never tire of the home-coming snuggles from my loves.

All too soon we will begin a new chapter as a family of four and I thank Leigh, Lynne and the Sakura Bloom team from the very bottom of my heart for compelling me to stop, appreciate and document these final precious months with Sage before our son enters our lives. Moments spent with her have always been, and will continue to be the most incredible gift I ever received. The images, words and memories we now have as a result of The Sling Diaries are a small but profound page in our story as mother and daughter; a page that may otherwise have remained unwritten.





Sage is cocooned in the Luxe Silk Sling in Deep Sea. I wear a custom-made necklace by Swoon Jewellery Studio - a most beautiful keepsake, gifted to each of the fourteen Sling Diary, Volume 3 participants - unifying us now, and always.