Time waits for no man (or woman)

Well its been my birthday...AGAIN :P
I had a lovely day with some of my closer family and friends. I thought it would be great to cook for them, and it was!
I hired a jumping castle to entertain the kids and the adults could chill.

Life as a foursome has gotten easier in lost of ways. Gemma is still a helpful and awesome big sister and Jared, he is even more so a active little man! Drives us all a little batty as he is so much busier than what Gemma was. But he is a lovely child.

I have been so blessed for my studio to finally happen. Leon has worked hard in the space and its great. i'm loving it.
I've gotten a few weddings and a good for little shoots I'm happy to do. Think i should market myself a little more soon.


There are some relationships that just haven't improved in the last few months and sadly its nothing i can directly talk to the person about. To defensive. So will just have to carry on i guess.

Gemma's first concert with her new school is in a few weeks. I wonder what she will be like!

BLAH BLAH

So our daughter, Gemma, who isn't perfect like your daughter, who isn't going to be the next any one, expect herself, turned 5. She is such a lovely little person. She shows a great amount of love towards her friends and family, is an example as a big sister in the way she treats her little brother. She never forgets to pray for her meals and her nightly prayers, if she falls asleep before she says it she does them in the morning. Now to me, those are gifts of perfection. Not bad manners that is ignored. Or talents that are worldly. If the Lord is happy with her, her life will be blessed.

Jared, shew this little guy is something else! His so interactive and wants to be around Gemma all the time. He forgets his a baby and gets depressed when he cant do something. Sweet little man! He makes us smile by just smiling. 4months into his life and we are less sleep deprived and starting to enjoy him.

Leon and I, well we are NEVER going to be the model text book couple. We do things differently. We don't care about lavish outward overly showy things to show we love each other. Our love is different and stronger the last few years. And i am grateful for the fact we had issues all those years ago. I am grateful for the work we both put into our marriage. and i am LOVING our space we are in! life rocks at the moment with you my babes. Even if you cant leave your fart in the passage or you drive like a loon. Its not like I'm perfect either :) But i am thankful that you set an example with our kids, not the tantrum part, but the way you allow us to enjoy the family time together. That is what they will remember.

Sometimes people lose sight of what is the meaning of things, birthdays, Christmas, Easter and so on. Most of the time i cant careless what they do. It doesn't effect my life. But i cant handle hypocrites. Yes, that works on my last nerve! WHY do you want to have the benefits of God with out making the effort from your side? Why is it that you feel you are forsaken if YOU are the one that has turned your back on HIM. His always there, his a constant loving God. NOT one that is destructive. SO get over yourselves. Worship or don't worship. But get on with it!

I get a little judged because i don't do father Christmas or the Easter bunny. To ME they are crap. its NOT Christmas because of the oke in the red suit. Its NOT Easter because some bunny hides eggs in your garden. I want more for my children than silly myths. I want them to understand the meaning of these holidays. and not just to celebrate them on those days but to remember them every day!

Anyway, if you are feeling like I am speaking directly to you at this point. Then I am. Think about what you need to do, not for me to judge you but for you to stop judging me.

My life is mine, i don't try to impress anyone. Some of the best things that happen to me and my family you'll never see on Facebook, i don't need others to pat me on the back and say, SHEW your an awesome mom. I know I am, Gemma tells me ha ha ha

Oh and if you don't like my blog, DON'T READ IT!! or write ur own so i can read it ha ha.

Ok the BLAH BLAH is over. I need to do some work before i fire myself!

Have a lovely and Blessed Easter. May the peace of the awesome sacrifice the Lord made that weekend years ago fill your life and hopefully fill mine too.

Almost MARCH!

So Jared was born on the 1st of December 2010. His a lovely little guy. A real blessing to our family. His sister,Gemma is so good with him and enjoys her cuddles. Even calls to chat to him when she is away from home.

The end of the pregnancy wasn't a joy at all. Landed up but in hospital with prem labour.
Then on meds till 38wks to keep him in! Need help with the labour but thankfully the delivery wasn't to bad. Add to that a very eventful stay with Cindy in the hospital! All good memories :)

The new year has brought its own challenges. Relationships aren't the same and life with an extra child is very different.

I have started with the photography again. Really enjoyed my first wedding last weekend.
Seems the break has done me good. Feel great about my product for a change.
Have another 2 this weekend so will test my skills then.