Nocturnal Baby

I've been feeling unwell all day (and most of yesterday) and I'd pretty much decided not to bother doing a photo today when about half an hour ago I heard Seren crying. This is how I found her in her cot.

Both she and Charis seem to be struggling to get to sleep tonight and even though I'm feeling shattered I have a suspicion that I too may have a bout of insomnia when I finally go to bed.

Angelic Glow

Nathan helped me with today's photograph. We have had a play with long exposure and torches before and decided I'd do a portrait photo like that this evening. We may have a few more goes at this over the next week or so as there are lots of different ideas floating around our heads.

Car Journey

Not many photo's taken yesterday. We went to Birmingham to a 'baby meet' to get together with some online friends who all have babies born in the same month as Seren. It was a lovely but manic afternoon and I never actually took many photos and those that I did were not fantastic or have other people's children on so I'm not going to use them for the blog.

The kids had a great time and it was nice to put faces to names of people I've got to know online over the past 8months.

This photo was taken whilst traveling on the way down. It is a typical 'going away' shot that I take. We must have numerous car seat photos!

Getting Home

I've had a busy day today. Busy in a relaxing sense.

First the girls and I went to a soft play centre and met up with some lovely friends of ours for a play and luncheon. Then we went to Tesco to purchase some presents for various recipients.

Nathan came and collected us and then I rushed off into town (aka Manchester City centre).

Today was the first day I was able to give blood since 2005 and I quite enjoyed it. Did my 'good deed' for the day. Then I went out for dinner with a friend, bought myself a new top for tomorrow and then caught the train home.

Pink Fuzzy stuff

Trying to think of something interesting or witty to say but it's not happening.

Poorly Aloe Vera

The best of a bad bunch. I may even have another go at this tomorrow as I knew what I wanted but wasn't set up properly.

I think I may not have been watering my Aloe Vera plant enough as its becoming rather droopy and some of the stalks are bent and snapped. I'm not very good at taking care of plants in general, but I would like this one to survive.

Fluffy Bunny

Here we have the neighbours' bunny who has found his way into our garden. Yesterday afternoon he spent most of his time running around with our dog and children. It was rather difficult to capture him as every time I got ready to take a photo he moved. I'm certain that he was doing it on purpose!

I've had a very busy few days as Nathan has been out filming his graduate documentary and I've been at home alone with three children, a dog and a cat (and of course the bunny). I'm so tired I can't think straight. Partially because of looking after the children but also because lovely Seren has not been sleeping well due to nasty molars making their appearance. I also managed to hurt my ankle at some point yesterday and carrying a baby whilst pushing a buggy does not help it.

Anyway that's got nothing to do with photography I just felt like a moan.