memories printed on paper

that's me with my Babi

My mum and I sifted through an old family album she has. It's filled with so many photos I had never seen before. I was completely captivated by it. As my eyes looked at what was in front of me I felt the urge to want to turn the page quickly so I could see what was on the other side.

We couldn't believe some of the images we came across. Some photos taken over 70 years ago, there, printed and sitting in front of us. It was just amazing.

When we turned to the next page of this fragile album there she was - my Babi (my grandma). Young, beautiful & a way I had obviously never seen her before. She recently passed away so it beautiful to see these images of her - happy, smiling & the way I remember her.

Then, more photos. Ones of both my parents when they were young and then some of me & my sister when we were young. All photos I had never seen before.

It's amazing how one photo, let alone an entire album of photos, can make you feel. Photos are just so important - they last a lifetime and maybe even more. I asked my mum if she remembered any of the moments she was photographed in and she shook her head. It's unfortunate all of our memories don't stay with us... that's why we need our memories printed on paper.

I have a goal for myself. I aim to (with the help of my husband) fit three long shelves in my living room. I want to fill them with frames full of photos, full of memories so I can revisit them everyday....

my mother on the far left, then my Babi in the next two photos

family photo on the top and the one on the bottom - funniest photo I've seen in a long time! I'm the little one with the weird outfit on...

Nat & Rhys | Grow old with you

When I asked Nat and Rhys if there might be any tears on the day from the bride, Nat quickly jumped in and exclaimed "Rhys is the emotional one". When I met Rhys before the ceremony he was relaxed & feeling at ease - he wasn't nervous at all. Maybe it's because he'd had a relaxing morning playing mini golf with his mates (and he scored a hole-in-one!), or maybe he was hiding behind his sweet smile. 

Well, as soon as the music began at the ceremony the very emotional Rhys appeared - he was just so happy. And when Nat walked down the aisle all eyes were on her - she was beautiful.

While the weather man predicted showers & windy conditions, Nat insisted her wedding ceremony be held outside under the pergola at Archies on the Creek. Luckily enough, the wind blew away the rain clouds and the outside area provided the ideal backdrop for the ceremony. After Nat & Rhys finished their vowels and became husband and wife "I wanna grow old with you" played in the background. It was the perfect piece of music for the moment.

Once it was official, we got some family photos then headed off to Kilcunda. Nat & Rhys wanted photos at one of their favourite places - the Kilcunda bridge. We were lucky it didn't rain... the sky looked very dark & the wind coming straight from the ocean was freezing...

We then dropped off the bridal party at the reception and we still had a bit of time up our sleeves... I asked Nat & Rhys if they didn't mind getting some photos in the rolling hills surrounding Archies Creek. We drove around and found this beautiful spot. We quickly jumped out of the car and snapped a few photos before the rain started bucketing down!

loved their choice of movie...

Nat looking stunning before she's even ready!

our very shy flower girl and lovely mother of the bride

the very relaxed Rhys

it began raining when we stepped outside for these shots. If you look close enough you can see the tiny rain drops...

a little rain wasn't going to stop us though!

the girls finished getting ready in the bridal room at Archies on the Creek.

how cute!

beautiful!