Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do....but how much love we put in that action. 
~Mother Teresa
A beautiful couple, a gorgeous day and an idyllic location.  What more could you ask for? Congratulations Zarah and Kyle - I wish you the best for a wonderful life together. 

Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts.  ~Author Unknown

And we certainly have a few nuts in our family!  But isn't that what makes family get togethers and reunions so fun - Who is going to do what next?  That is why I love coming home every summer to meet up with my fabulous, crazy famil.y  Here is another part of my family - my cousins, the Robonsons and their clan.  All very different characters that I always enjoy spending time with.  A great group of kids that have such fun together and clearly adore each other.  What more could you ask for?

 

Little Angel Arya White

"In the eyes of a child...there is joy, there is laughter... there is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future..."   ~Air Supply

Look at the gorgeous little angel I met this summer.  Isn't she a doll!  Little Arya White.  My sweet cousin Alli, Devon and Arya were an absolute pleasure to take country photos of.  Ok, so there were a few "incidences" but luckily everything was washable! And look how well worth all that handwashing was...Alli, you have a beautiful family - enjoy every minute of it.  I know you will.  Love you.

The gorgeous Laura and Glen

I love you more than ever, more than time and more than love
I love you more than money and more than the stars above
Love you more than madness, more than waves upon the sea
Love you more than life itself, you mean that much to me
Ever since you walked right in, the circle’s been complete
I’ve said goodbye to haunted rooms and faces in the street
To the courtyard of the jester which is hidden from the sun
I love you more than ever and I haven’t yet begun
                                                                               ~Bob Dylan 

Meet this stunning couple - Laura and Glen.  I was honoured to photograph their wedding in the Spring and what a gorgeously perfect day it was.  The sun was shining, location idylic, everyone was smiling and the bride and groom looked beautiful and so totally in love.   What an enjoyable day for me, especially considering neither the bride nor the groom were too shy in front of the camera - it all just came naturally - they way I like it!  One of the weddings in which I came away wishing I could stay longer - I could feel I was leaving just as the real fun was about to begin.  Mr and Mrs Adamson, I wish you a lifetime of luck, love and happiness.  Thank you for having me be a part of your special day!  

Presenting the amazingly talented Jane Bailey...

As I enter into the world of Irish dancing with Emma, I am amazed and overwhelmed at the dedication, skill and talent in this area of dance.  The commitment is phenomenal - from classes and rehearsals to competitions and feis (is it feises, feis' ??)  It is amazing to watch these small girls (down to age 3) kicking and bouncing away (I'm sure there are more technical terms, but I don't kneo them yet...)  So, it was with great pleasure to take some official photos for the wonderfully talented and absolutely gorgeous Jane Bailey.  Doesn't she look amazing. The wig takes some gettting used to, but it's part of the art.  After the photos, Jane kindly treated us all to a dance (or reel or jig...) and wow was it fantastic.  Emma was in awe (as were we all)  And Emma, in turn treated us to her easy reel.  So, if this is anywhere near where Emma will end up in 10 years time, I would be delighted and incredibly proud - as I know Jane's mum Claire and whole family are!  Congratualtions Jane!

And Spring arose on the garden fair, like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest. —Percy Bysshe Shelley
Spring is starting to bloom and the Heatheringtons are ready!

Smiles on our faces - CHECK!
   
Easter Treats created - CHECK!
Treasures hunted - CHECK!
Flowers planted - CHECK!

Brighter Evenings- CHECK!
 
NOW BRING ON THE HEAT...

Eva growing up...

A daughter is a bundle of firsts that excite and delight, giggles that come from deep inside and are always contagious, everything wonderful and precious and your love for her knows no bounds. ~Barbara Cage

And Eva certainly is a bundle of delight.  This is my third time having the opportunity to photograph her and what a sweetue she is.  Getting so big and almost ready for nursery school.  This time, I went to her house for the photos and it was so nice to see her in her own world.  Look at the laughter on her face - what a joy!