I have the pleasure of having a husband born in early September. Every year his birthday falls very close to or on Fathers Day. This year he has turned 40. With the added bonus of one more son than this time last year. 3 x shopping for birthday presents, 3 x shopping for Fathers Day gifts – as well as gifts for Grandpa. One that buys at the school stall, one that brings home a kinder made gift. Plenty of giving this past weekend.

The festivities started with the Golf Club AGM being held on the night of the birthday. Saturday was breakfast in bed – a quick dash out for a shoot for me – then dinner at the pub with all the family.

Sunday was a lovely drive with Grandpa. Taking the boys up to Eildon to fish. Due to a broken bridge the drive took a little longer than intended, but we all enjoyed seeing all the water. Amazing to see it all so green, after it being a black area for so long now.

Then Monday was the big surprise – I had organised for Antons boss to give him the day off (achieved with a bit of fibbing – thanks Craig!) so that he could drive a V8 Race Car at Sandown. He’s still grinning now and has already negotiated going again for every birthday. I’ve never seen anyone so keen for their 41st birthday to roll around!

Overall a successful (and tiring) weekend. Thankfully there are 12 months until the next one.

Spring is most definitely here – the pond near Grandma and Grandpas has ducklings!

Gorgeous, tiny, little, new as new can be.

So, in the last light of the afternoon, looking like it might rain any moment, we trudged to the pond. Well, some trudged. One twirled, one ran, one sighed a lot (it was Grandpas second trip for the day).

At first glance – no ducklings. *insert sad face*

And then – we saw them – Mumma Duck and her little darlings, on the far side of the pond.

Anyone else feeling clucky?

Whenever we go to Grandma’s house, the boys love to walk around the block. There are a few ways to go, and different things to see wherever you turn.

More blossoms too…

He’s growing. Getting too big too fast. I can only see baby in him when he sleeps now.

This is the inspiration for my Spring Mini Sessions I was photographing the garden (kids were not in a modelling mood) and noticed that everything is covered in buds and new blooms.

Sweet Spring.