little angel boy

29th June, 2006

We took Miles to the beach for the very first time. Actually this was the first time we took Miles anywhere. It seemed right that his first experience outside of our home should be in the embrace of mama earth.

Still such a tiny little dot, you would hardly notice him except for all the layers of blanket.

The sun shone his warmth & golden rays, the water lapped peacefully & the wind slowed to barley a breath. Our little angel boy slept peacefully through it all, content in his Papa's arms.

We asked for a treasure to take home that day. 

A reminder of Milo's first introduction to the natural world. 

We could not have been more pleased with our gift.

Connected to & nurtured by the angels watching over. 

little dude

21st June, 2006

'Hey Mama n Papa n little dude hope ur all well just wanted 2 say how amazing u are im so happy n excited love u 2 bits enjoy the rest of ur day kisses' ~ a sms from Auntie Danielle

Treasure

20th June, 2006

I feel like there just aren't enough memories. That the photos are too few & too poor to tell the story. That I wish I wish I wish I wish that we had of thought of having a photographer capture those moments. 

I was so precious about not using flash, about not waking a sleeping babe. I was right by him each moment as he didn't like to be alone. 

I was so sure this time would last. That I could photograph him after this feed, after this sleep, tomorrow. This weekend.

And then it was over. He grew! And there is so little to show how much he was loved. How tiny he was. How we could do nothing else but sit & watch him as the hours ticked by.

And so I am overwhelmed & grateful when I stumble over little treasures like this....

Not much but the light was good, the sound ok & the love in our voices, well. 

Can you hear it too?

pausing

18th June, 2006

2 days old

This babe, as yet unnamed, 

                                                        already

                                                                        smiling

in his mama's arms

22nd June, 2006

6 days old

Miles Percival Ryan

So tiny.

So perfect.

All consuming.

away

8th May, 2006

I miss my Georgie, I miss my Julie. Can't wait to see you tomorrow.

Angel dust & sweet dreams to my special two.

~ from Sweet P away on business.

four small walls

May, 2006

Wendy's 35th birthday.

Dinner at our favourite old haunt Harro's. Many a happy moment created & cherished in those four small walls. 

terrible photos... i don't even know who took them

it clearly wasn't me, i could hardly get out of the chair that night. probably about 35 weeks pregnant!

professionals!

April, 2006

Paulie & Boomsie.... insulation installation professionals! & amateur bird nest removalists.

 

thanks boys :)

day dreaming

24th April, 2006

"Hiya little Georgie. We just had a massage you & me. Ahhh.....

We went to Rye ocean beach this morning & watched the waves roll in. It was so noisy. The sun was shining on my back & keeping us toasty warm.

I wonder if you'll love the water as much as me? We think about you all the time & daydream about you.... "

pics taken by Paulie on my very last day of work ~ 19/5/06

Posterior Babies

March, 2006

"We saw Brenda for a checkup & both felt amazing when we left. She is so inspiring & empowering, She showed us the shape of my uterus & said that poppet has got lots of room. She explained that as the placenta is at the front of my belly & the baby likes to face it, he would probably be posterior (same as me). She gave us some simple exercises which will encourage the babe to turn to the back. She reassured us that posterior babies are born the same way as other babies, only a little more slowly. We can do this :) So baby, how about you concentrate on turning around the right way & I'll concentrate on being peaceful & keeping you well & healthy & we'll meet in about 15 weeks. No sooner ok."

5 months pregnant

painting, dreaming, dancing

8th February, 2006

I love these photos my sweet P took. I was in another world. Painting, dreaming, dancing. I had head phones on & had no idea he was even there. Sneaky monkey.

Check out the bump. I was about 22 weeks pregnant....