Author Archives: Nicole

Headbut – April 23rd, 2009

One of Samuel’s favourite things to do right now is to put his forehead up to ours and giggle. It’s so adorable.

Only one downside – I now have a scratch at the top of my nose courtesy of an overly affectionate infant with two very large baby teeth.

There’s always a rainbow – April 22nd, 2009

Kei thinks it’s weird that I take photos of rainbows reflected on our toilet paper. I think he’s just envious of my ability to see the bright side of EVERYTHING.

Snags – April 20th, 2009

Dusting off the BBQ for the first time this year… and quickly realizing how badly we need a new one…and a yard that we can sit in…and an umbrella…and the list goes on and on. How easy it is to push those things out of your mind when the weather is damp and dreary. Suddenly the sun peeks through the clouds for a couple of blissful days, and these things become urgent. How will we survive all summer without garden furniture and play equipment? How did we survive for the last three years?

Sunday – April 19th, 2009

The beginning of spring. Just a few photos from our adventures last Sunday. And when I say adventures I mean lunch, coffee shop and a walk in the sunshine. And when I say last Sunday, I really mean last, last Sunday because I am so far behind in posting. Hope to catch up this week.

Thomas chose the chocolate cookie with extra chocolate. I wholeheartedly approved.

Coffee Art

This next photo was taken right before the kids were nearly cleaned up by a car turning against a red light. Kei and I were both too stunned to react at the time, but it was very close. It’s probably a good think Kei didn’t have the chance to “react” on the driver.

Interlude

Taking a couple of days break from the blog while I catch up on a few things. I just returned from a three day trip to San Francisco and I am now catching up on work and life and cleaning and all the other things that I apparently spend time on whithout really thinking about it. And of course there’s a TIVO’d Lost episode calling my name right now.

So I though I’d share a little video that Kei sent me at work today. Samuel was home sick and they decided to test drive the new imac camera. Enjoy the cuteness.

Little Dribblers – April 18th 2009

Thomas has started basketball lessons. I hesitate to say he’s playing basketball because… well… it’s not so much playing as moving around according to instructions. He’s only had two lessons and it’s clear he needs to work on his defensive moves (side to side), dribbling, passing and catching.

One thing is clear though. The kid loves to run.

My Addiction – April 16th 2009

I drink a LOT of fizzy water. At least a liter or two a day. It’s become a bit of a joke at work because my desk always has at least 4 or 5 empty cans of Talking Rain sitting on it by the end of the day. Free soda (or fizzy water) is possibly my only work perk. Good thing I make the most of it.

A Day in The Park: Lyrebird Images Portland, OR Family Photographer

You may recognise the little girl in this photograph. She was a guest at our house during Spring Break. The owner of the fabulous striped tights.

This time I had an opportunity to take photos of the whole family. Mum, Dad and Daughter – again, with the fabulous tights.


I love that she’s trying to hide behind that skinny little pole.



The photos show just how much fun they have together – and how much fun I had photographing them.