'had an awesome birthday♥' by *tmk*

Photo credit: *tmk* on Flickr

I know it's not offically spring for another couple of weeks but I have decided that season needs to start now. The sky has been blue for most of the week, there are spring flowers popping up all over the place, my daughter walked home from school today without her coat on and my son asked if we could have a picnic. It's still rather chilly but I did take my gloves off today and yesterday because my hands were too hot. The weather looks set to be lovely for the weekend too which is great as we are going to be celebrating my husband's birthday. It's always nice to have a bit of birthday sunshine.

And I chose this photo in honour of my hubby. I don't know if he will appreciate the pretty pastels and the delicate little candles but I think it is really lovely.

Happy weekend everyone!!

'Birthday girl' by Me

Birthday girl, a photo by PhotoPuddle on Flickr.

This week was a very special week for my children as my daughter turned four and my son was six months old.

I can't believe my baby girl is so grown up. The past four years have gone so fast and I really do love her more and more each day. She is so beautiful and clever and funny and happy and basically amazing.

Six months feels like an important milestone too. My son is a proper little boy now, not just a fragile newborn. Like all babies he has his grizzly moment but all is forgiven with one flash of that beautiful smile of his. He's already proving to be such a charming and bright little fella. And I also love him a bit more with every passing day.

I am so lucky to have such fantastic children who make my heart swell with pride. Here is a picture of my daughter dressed as a fairy chilling out after her birthday party! It was a fabulous day!

'Birthday' by yuliaphoto

Birthday, a photo by yuliaphoto on Flickr.

Just a quick post from me tonight. I've had a fantastic weekend celebrating my daughter's birthday but I must admit I'm now shattered. I've chosen this photo as our house is currently full of balloons and this is a fantastic balloon picture. I love all the bright colours and how the photographer has perfectly captured the texture of the balloons. I also noticed that this is my 500th blog post and that's got to be worth celebrating with a great big handful of balloons!!

'Afternoon stroll' by Me

Afternoon stroll, a photo by PhotoPuddle on Flickr.

I want to dedicate this post to my beautiful little girl as this weekend she'll be turning three. I can't believe time has gone so quickly. How is she three already? It seems like only yesterday I was bringing her home from the hospital. But what an amazing three years it's been and I am so proud of the little girl she's become. She's so bright, funny, happy and kind. She makes me so incredibly happy and I know my husband feels the same.

Now I have to get ready for all the things we have planned to celebrate. I must admit I'm really excited! Definitely more excited than when it's my own birthday!

Here's a photo of the birthday girl herself which I took back in the summer. Nothing like a nice afternoon stroll in the sunshine.

'Some of my own photos featured on my blog' by Me

Some of my own photos featured on my blog, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

Today I have put together a collection of my own photos that I have featured on here. I think they look really nice put together like this. l really like the colours. Anyway, the reason? Well, it's my blog birthday today! I can't believe I've been blogging for a whole year. I really have loved every moment of it. It's been great to find an outlet for my love of photography. I love taking photos and I love looking at the photography of others so this is an ideal way of showcasing both.

I also love all the other blogs I have discovered. There are some seriously talented, funny and creative people out there.

I also have to say a huge thank you to all my readers and followers. Whenever I read a comment from you it seriously makes my day. I really do try to pick the very best of photos to show you so it means a lot when you agree with my choices. And it means even more when you say something nice about my own work.

I am therefore very much looking forward to the next year of blogging. I hope you will continue on the journey with me.