Merry Christmas

I got my christmas shopping done just in time this year.  The shops closed at 6pm and I walked out of there at 5.45.  With all the commercialism that comes with the season it is easy to forget the real meaning of Christmas as we get caught up in the buying and rushing around.  It is my prayer that each of you will have a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying the company of family and friends over these holidays.  But most importantly I pray that you will take the time to consider the gift of eternal life that Jesus Christ has offered to all of us.


Merry Christmas!

We're going on a bear hunt... | Toowoomba baby and child photographer

A little while back we had an awesome weekend as we joined some other families from Anastasia's kindy on a camping trip.  The kids had a great time running around the campsite playing with their friends, and swimming in the rockpool. The highlight for Anastasia was heading off into the darkness armed with a lantern singing "We're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one...."   While we were there I thought I would take advantage of the wonderful location and get some photos, however Anastasia was not impressed that I dragged her away from the boys she was playing with and let me know quite clearly what she thought of my 'great idea.'  My camera was filled with photos like these....

After a little bit of bribery I was able to get this one.

Bundle of Joy

Harrison is the new little bundle of joy for my friend Christy and her husband Sam.  Christy and her daughter Amaya were a part of the playgroup that we have belonged to since Anastasia was just a couple of months old.  We call Christy the baby whisperer.  If we ever had an unsettled baby we would pass him or her over to Christy and she would have them settled in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately for us their little family moved out of town a while back, and we have missed them enormously.  I was so excited when baby Harrison arrived and Christy asked me to come and take some photos of him.  Here he is at just 5 days old.

And one of big sister Amaya.

And the winner is..... | Toowoomba Baby Photographer

I know everyone is dying to find out who the winner of the $50 dollars is.  To draw the winner I listed everyones names who posted a comment and told me their favourite photo. 

1. Belinda
2. Amanda
3. Deb
4. Madeline
5. John
6. Nicola
7. Rachael
8. Rachael (extra entry for posting in facebook :) Thankyou)
9. Chistina
10. Jo
11. Emma
12. Bev & Mel
13. Seain & Jodie
14. Shauna
15. Tanya
16. Tim

I entered the numbers into Random.org and the winning number was ......  (drum roll please) ............ number 4.  Congratulations Madeline!

A huge thanks to everyone that entered the contest and told their friends about it. I had so much fun reading everyone's comments.  I tallied up the comments to see which images were the favourites, and of course they were some of my favourites as well. Here they are:

2 little girls | Toowoomba child and family photographer

Don't forget to enter the contest to win $50.  There are only four entries so far, so anyone that enters has a pretty good chance.  I have had a couple of people tell me that they want to enter but they couldn't work out how to leave a comment.  So here is what you do:  Just below the pictures in this post it says "0 comments" (it might be more than that by the time you read this). click on that. It will open a page that has a box to write your comment.  Below that box you will need to check name/url and type in your name.  Or if you have a google ID you can select that. If you select anonymous I won't know who you are and therefore can't enter you into the competition.  Hope that helps. If you still can't work it out just shoot me an email by clicking on "Contact" at the top of the page, and I will post your comment for you.


Now for some photos. I have known this family since Anastasia was just a couple of months old.  Meg (the girls Mum) and I belong to a wonderful playgroup that has been together for nearly three and a half years and our children have grown up seeing each other every week. It is amazing to think back over the years to when we would all sit on the floor with a tiny babies asleep in our laps. So much has changed, and our oldest ones are all beginning pre prep next year. It was so great to be able to capture this family before they head up to the Northern Territory at the end of the year. We will certainly miss you.

Anastasia, Zoe & Cousin Harry | Toowoomba Baby and Child Photographer

Last weekend we had a visit from Paul's brother Trav and his beautiful wife Alicia who live up in Cairns.  It was so great to see them and to meet our little nephew Harry for the first time.  Anastasia and Zoe absolutely loved Harry and the poor little guy didn't get left alone for most of the time they were visiting. I'm sure he was releaved to have his personal space back when they left. 

While they were here we took the opportunity to get some photos of Harry. I know Grandma has been waiting to see these.

Alicia bought the girls these adorable little fairy outfits.  Anastasia has been wearing hers everyday and was so upset when I told her I had to wash it. 

Alicia and baby Harry with the girls.  Anastasia just couldn't keep her eyes off baby Harry.

Amazing Mummy | Toowoomba Maternity Photographer

This amazing mummy had her Maternity photos done just in time. The next night her twin boys decided they were ready to come into the world whether their parents were ready or not. The first of the twin boys was in such a hurry that his mum didn't even make it to the hospital and he was delivered by his dad on the bathroom floor. Their amazing story even made it to the pages of the local paper which you can read about here.