It's The Day Of The Dad!

Photo taken at Guzman y Gomez in Brisbane on Friday night { cute promotion right?! }

We're spending Father's Day at home this year WHICH IS SUPER LOVELY because life has been too busy recently. Both boys made cards and little presents for T {nawwww #myfullheart } at school and Scouts. I cooked a big breakfast and made a Sago Pudding for morning tea - that we are about to eat! YAY! We are savouring da' simple pleasures.

Yesterday I went and saw the film The Hundred-Foot Journey { T took the boys to Guardians of the Galaxy, and I wasn't sure I could quite handle sitting through it ;) } and it was SUCH a freaking great film. I laughed and cried the whole way through... and know that my kids would have enjoyed it too. So, I might drag everyone back to the cinema today - okay, not exactly DRAG { we are a family of movie-aficionados here!! } but I highly recommend it. It's all about family and good food; the true joys of life. Go and see it people!

What are your Father's Day traditions?

Amber. XO

192/365 Home. First Light.

Home. First light.

The winter sun shines on this photo { taken in Thailand a lifetime ago } by our front door each morning. Such a beautiful way to welcome the new day...

What Was The Last Thing You Bought At Ikea?

Well, I'm off to IKEA tomorrow! * deep breathe * Any recommendations??

My fiery heart.

Our Sunday had started with a lazy lie-in { bliss! } and bircher muesli and coffee and sunshine and plans with friends -  we were seriously on track for #bestdayever - and then, T pulled a muscle in his back :( 

Sob.

He's been working so hard and travelling so much... and missing us. And we've missed him like crazy too. And then he's here and in pain - it's just awful. Booooooo.

I asked if he wanted to stay home. But he said no. We had brunch on the beach at Wategos and in the afternoon we hit the road... friends had invited us to a bonfire on their property an hour to the south. 

It was a beautiful clear night and I planned to not take any photos because I'd been snapping through the day and sometimes it's nice to just be. The kids jumped on the trampoline and played dog-soccer and baked Danish 'bread on a stick' around the pre-bonfire pit-fire and we got to know some new people. Our friends have built { stage one of } an amazing house - it's completely inspired - a real-life Grand Design set on 40 acres of Australian bushland with kangaroos { we saw a baby 'Roo as we drove in! } and God knows what else running free?! - oh yes! - a bunch of gorgeous wild kids ;) Ours included!

Fun.

But then they lit the big fire.

And as I walked towards it and saw everyone silhouetted by the amazing fiery light... I turned around and went and got my camera. Sometimes a photographer just can't say no!! 

Night + fire is a mesmerising mix for young boys too. We didn't stay late { I wanted to get my husband home, man this one is a trooper #keepinghim } but the boys had the best time - until the marshmallow sugar-rush hit and it all went downhill fast. Hahaha.

So, here are my photos that I wasn't going to take. I hope you like them. 

When was your last bonfire / camp-fire experience?
Amber. XO

{p.s. Thanks so much to Dana and Stefan for inviting us! We can't wait to return the favour. x }

183/365 Skater Days

2pm | Bangalow Skate Park. 

177/365 Dolphin Kayaking

I often park near these kayaks when I drive to the beach in Byron. And I always think to photograph them because they remind me of the layered rainbow ice blocks I loved as a kid. Were they called Rockets?? 

But it's been a long time since I went out Dolphin Kayaking. And, I think I might have to change that soon! When the water warms up. Early Summer. It's a date. Who wants to come with me?

Amber. XO

175/365 Weeds and Wildflowers

Creating a beautiful life is about being present, open, grateful. It's in the sweet little details.

You don't need extravagance.
Sometimes you just need weeds and wildflowers.

Yes?

172/365 Happy Sunday

156/365 The Hotel Brunswick

Friday night.
The Hotel Brunswick.
Brunswick Heads. 

147/365 Summer's Late Echo

This weather is making it a bit too easy to ignore that we're only a few days off Winter here...