I asked Belinda to answer a few quick questions:

That if whoever I took the photo for loves and appreciates it, then it is good, even if not technically perfect.  Oh, and how beautiful catchlights are!

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Who I was Two Weeks Ago:

• Slightly stressed at my job, but generally excited about where we’re going and what we’re doing.
• Somewhat of a ‘career woman’- wanting to make a difference in my industry, and achieve some sort of recognition for it.
• Happy with our (read: Luke, Pepper and I) plan for the next few years.
• Excited about planning a holiday for the end of next year- Italy.
• Wanting to have a baby, but happy to wait for the year or so until we start.
• Feeling steady on my feet with God, House, Work, Life.
• Struggling with the fact that even though I want a baby, I don’t want to leave work (I know TECHNICALLY this doesn’t have to be, but for me, it does).
• Enjoying going off to the Goldy and what not without much of a bother/plan

Then my good friend Sarah called (I was her bridesmaid last year) and told me she was pregnant. And I was… jealous. I didn’t meant to be, and I didn’t want to be. Like I said above, I’m HAPPY with how things are- with our plans and our future and my work.

So what does this mean? Every time I read her facebook status about morning sickness, or being pregnant, or anything about it my head caves in, my chest pangs, and I remember that so many people I know are popping them out- people who got married at the same time, or before us. Does this mean that I WANT a tiny person to grow inside of me and then cause me unbelievable pain, all before they start to cry and poop and make me wake up before 7am?!

To top it off I’ve had the inevitable question asked “When’s it your turn?”, more then usual, which actually doesn’t help one bit, and makes me think that maybe our plan needs revising (though we all know that with Luke as my husband, if this time frame gets revised it is only going to go in one direction- further away).

So I’m writing this in the hopes that the ugly green monster will go away, now that I’ve showed the whole entire world who he his, and why he’s here. And I guess I should remember this feeling, because in two years time, when I am up the duff, someone else might be feeling this way about me…

It’s really simple. I love how every photo tells a story. Some short stories, some long tales. I want to know what is your favourite photo of yourself. Everyone has one. The photo they look at and smile. It reminds them of something, some time, some place. A moment in time.

So share the photo, share the story and then tag three other people. I want to see photos and stories all around the blogosphere.

Baby me and Daddy

The photo isn’t the good- it’s 22 years old now, and is pretty spech. That’s me and my daddy. Our first photo. I love him SO much, and I by the looks of this photo, he loves me too. There is something so special about daddies and their daughters.

I can’t wait for the day when I can take a picture of Luke with our daughter in the same position. I love my dad, and think that he’s the best.

I tag Bonnie, Bettina, and Lucy!

Hope you enjoyed your long weekend if you were in Australia, and if you’re part of the Commonwealth, then I hope you have a great Queen’s Birthday holiday when it comes around!

Want to see what I bought?! Here you go!

A mini scrapbook which I am going to use to make a present for someone special… can’t give it away as they will probably read this post (Clue: It’s not Luke).

A book of VERY cute patterns for some stitchery!

A VERY HNGRY CATERPILLAR material panel!

I’m SO looking forward to using these! I need to buy the matching material for the very hungry caterpillar material (it’s off the food that he eats up). I think it is ADORABLE, and I’m going to make a wall hanging out of it. It would probably look a little funny in our house, so I will put it away for out yet-to-be-conceived first child. Who knows, I might not actually get it done until he/she’s born in a few years anyhow!

A big thankyou to all the great stall holders for their inspirational stalls! I’ve got a bit link crazy and linked below to all the people who’s business cards I took. Have a look and let them know how adorable their things are!

Winterwood

Two Cheese Please

Trishalan Designs

Crafty Lady

Stick By My

Pearl’s Creations

Old Yars Reclaimed

Blossom Child

Thred Den

Dad’s birthday today so it’s a family dinner. Roast. My favourite.

Aaron’s birthday today. Am hoping that we might be able to pop around and give him his present-o. Will have to see though, what time Luke finishes music practice.

Will post photos of the family affair.

We spent a fair bit of time yesterday bonding sleeping on the bed together. Pepper is really little, and gets cold easily. She is also keeping mummy and daddy VERY AWAKE during the night. So I am at work now, but very tired!!

Rachel and Aaron bought Pepper’s brother- Shadow, as well! So they have fun playing together. It’s nice to have them part of the same family!!

Pepper loves the attention she is getting, and loves playing with Misty as well. Check out this video I made of her: