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Wed July 1, 2009 | Posted in Events, School

What a blast! We had such a fun day.

Today was the last day of Term 2 and the Grade 7’s celebrated with an excursion to their teacher’s property for a bonfire & bush skills.

Now you have to give a holla! to the girls .. go girl power … they hunted down & collected their wood and got their bonfire stoked first and then sat back and watched as the boys fumbled, played and got distracted, but finally got their bonfires cranking.

After enjoying the warmth emanating from their skillfully (well somewhat!) prepared bonfires, it was time to get some food happening …

“Yeaaaahh!” Yes, he was very proud of his ’smokin’ fire.

The ultimate in male multi-tasking .. well!

While the idea was baked potatoes (above) I must give kudos to one adventurous “Daniel” for bringing along
a potato peeler, salt, butter and knife to crank out some wedges with his creative culinary skills (below).

From this …

… to this! Yes, it’s damper & it was yummo! (bar the doughy bit in the middle)

and of course it wouldn’t be complete without sausages, now would it?

That there dirty boy .. yep! he’s all mine

He happen to find a beautifully wet & fun mudslide and of course
being the leader that he is … so did everyone else!!

Now this was our treat! Freddo frogs inside bananas cooked over our bonfires.

Mmmmmm mmmmmm! … oh and of course there were marshmallows to toast!

Miss “C” … I love you. I love your zaniness & zest for life … don’t ever change xxx

School folk can view the entire gallery of images from the day.

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Sat June 27, 2009 | Posted in Anytime, Events

Quick sneak peak …

I am dying to post the images from this special shoot but alas I’m bound to the confines of a protected folder till all is revealed (breaks into song – yes I can sing!) “… oooooohhhh baby I’m in chains ….”

Hold tight my friends …

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Tue June 9, 2009 | Posted in Nature, Off Beat

Today I accompanied one of sons on his excursion to Bunnings Warehouse to learn about money & environmental science. We had a fun time and of course as always I took along my camera (I usually can’t post any school activities).

We ventured outside into the nursery area and I took a moment to step back and observe. I was delighted to turn around and find my favourite flower … the tulip. I love the tulip because of it’s rich colours and thick, uncluttered, simple & structured foliage. This gorgeously rich citrus toned one below caught my eye so as I stooped to take a photo I reminded myself to always “stop and smell the flowers”.

Can I encourage you today to stop and smell the flowers. Life goes by soooo quickly – a timely reminder to enjoy the simple things in life.

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Mon June 8, 2009 | Posted in Off Beat, Personal

Well today we opted for a lazy family day to celebrate the Queens Birthday.

We played Monopoly together (yes, the Aussie one) and I managed to come up trumps! Yes friends, I beat Paul … holla!

I must admit that I seemed to score all the luck and poor Paul ended up in jail a grand total of 6 times (I’m still chuckling), and was the most consistent & generous contributor to the free parking loot … which I very gratefully scooped up near the end of the game. The kids enjoyed it too learning lots of business & life skills LOL. Ahhh! fun times.

Happy Birthday Your Royal Majesty … and thanks for the holiday!

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Thu May 21, 2009 | Posted in Personal, School

The sun shone as brightly as Tim himself and the blue sky was as rich as the imprint left by his gentle & spritely spirit.

Today his family & fellow class mates & teachers celebrated what would have been Tim’s 16th Birthday. With fond memories of a wonderful friend and much loved son & brother they gathered together to remember & celebrate, each sending off a brightly coloured balloon thoughtfully scribed with their own personal message.

You were only here for such a short time but you left an amazing impact on the lives around you & inspired so many … and you still continue to do so.

We miss you Tim … “Mr Messy Head” xx

Our love, support & prayers for our friends, the Coventry family.

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bella - we miss you so much, tim!! great photos, cindy!June 18, 2009 - 4:45 pm

samuel - bye Timmy. we miss you.May 26, 2009 - 4:29 pm

Mon May 18, 2009 | Posted in Kiddos, Personal

My beloved little princess turned 5 today and is looking forward to celebrating with her girlfriends at her up-coming “Princess Party”.

I can’t begin to tell you how much she means to me or how she delights every fibre of my being. I could sit and stare and watch her all day and not blink an eye. I sit and wonder at her beauty, inside and out, her creativity, her genuine caring & gentle spirit, her zest for life, her simple acceptance for the simple things in life. I wonder about her dreams, her future – what will she become, what experiences will she encounter, what dreams will she fulfill, who she will marry … but most of all I pray! I pray that she will never spend a day where she doesn’t follow God, that every step she takes will be in His perfect will and His protection. I pray that she will be all He has destined her to be. I pray that she will stay true to herself and cherish those qualities God has placed within her – that she would let no-0ne rob her of those things … and then I trust. I trust God because I know that He loves her even more than I ever could and that He is more committed to her success in life than I am. I thank God … that I can trust in that!

Happy Birthday sweet princess … mumma loves you xxx

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Mon April 13, 2009 | Posted in Weddings

In love with life & people, these two beautiful souls were not chasing love but God in His wondrously orchestrated plan brought them together in where else, but the House of God. They gazed across and saw each other for the first time and their hearts fluttered … but it was a phone message that really brought them together. Apparently injury prone Pete was in hospital after slicing his finger and called Bernice … well the rest is history. But what stands out with this couple is laughter. It’s the glue that holds the thousand-piece Love Puzzle together and keeps it intact for many years to come and their undeniable passion & commitment to surrendering their lives & marriage union to God. By the looks of things, Pete & Bernice will be laughing together for a long long time.

We have been delighted and blessed Bernice to have had you teach all three of children and cherished the time we were able to spend with you both preparing for your special day and praying together with you both.

They chose a memorable sun kissed glorious day to declare their love & commitment on Easter Monday.

Pete & Bernice, thank you for sharing your special day with us. You are two of the kindest, sincerest, most attentive people and we were honored to document your day. We know life will be wonderful to you because you’re genuine & fabulous! Much love and appreciation …. Paul & Cindy x

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* To re-live or experience their special day, CLICK HERE for the slideshow!

* Go crazy, go crazy, go crazy! … the CRAZY BOOTH photos now available!

Special credit also to:
Lauren Parkinson with Beautiful for doing such an amazing job making the girls look incredibly radiant!
Melanie Wright for the gorgeously stunning hair styling.
Andrew McLean with Umeburn Media (0403 118590) – videographer for his generous wisdom & experience.
The amazing staff at National Wine Centre for their impeccable friendly service & scrumptious food.

As always I love to hear your comments in the comment box below. xx

Tags Adelaide Lifestyle Photography, Adelaide Wedding Photography Photographer, Christian Wedding Photographer

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Sam - Wow, amazing! These are the best wedding photos i have seen for a long time! You have captured their special day perfectly. Well done :)April 30, 2009 - 7:11 pm

Emma Sharkey - You have a lovely style of photography Cindy, beautiful images.April 28, 2009 - 10:06 pm

Darren - Fantastic work with fantastic results I am sure that your clients are going to be just so hapyp with the results !April 22, 2009 - 9:07 am

michelle hower - absolutely stunning you are a natural you have an amazing gift love michelleApril 19, 2009 - 10:16 pm

Gary D - Wow simply wow..... Done a fantastic job capturing expressions, the emotion of the moment, creating movement in a still picture, and much more. A few that stand out the rings on the tie ( guessing its a tie) make a perfect cover, the lace-up shot of her dress awesome, the flower girl with bride and bridesmaid speaks a thousand words, love the groom standing still with his groomsmen buzzing past, the group shot on the steps is perfect, the use of black and white or sepia in a few really adds to the feel of the pic too. All up a excellent job that any bride grrom should be more than happy with :). Keep up the great work Cindy xoxoApril 19, 2009 - 9:15 pm

Rena Kwong - Fantastic Photos! The Page boy and flower girls look exceptionally cute...as do the bride and groom. I love all those creative images you've captured. Fabulous!!April 18, 2009 - 7:52 pm

Shara Lucas - Your photos are absolutely magnificent! I love the way you have captured their special moments in such a creative way! Fantastic work Cindy and Paul!April 18, 2009 - 5:56 pm

Susie Jones - Stunning Stunning Stunning! Beautiful photography....gorgeous bride groom and wedding party! You captured a perfect day incredibly! Well doneApril 17, 2009 - 8:39 pm

Renee - Cindy, they're beautiful! I can't believe you haven't done this your whole working life...you could be making millions! It really is some beautiful work my love. xxApril 17, 2009 - 3:01 pm

Melody - BEAUTIFUL job Cindy! Bernice looks so radiant! You have captured it perfectly! Well done love!April 17, 2009 - 8:41 am

Matt and Lisa Lucas - Stunning photos! You have captured their day beautifully :)April 16, 2009 - 10:12 pm

Bernice & Pete Lucas - Love them, love them, love them. You guys have truly outdone yourselves! We can not wait to see the rest of them. Thank you so so much for capturing our day in all its beauty! You guys are amazing! Talk soon! xxxApril 16, 2009 - 6:42 pm

Bernice & Pete Lucas - OH MY GOODNESS! Cindy and Paul, you have truly outdone yourselves! We absolutely LOVE the photos you have posted and can't wait to see the rest. Total money shots the lot of them! Thank you so so so much, you guys are awesome! xxxApril 16, 2009 - 6:39 pm

Noula Doumanis - Cindy and Paul, The photos look fantastic! You both made us all feel so relaxed on the day and it shows in the moments you captured so beautifully. Bernice and Pete were all smiles and you were able to immortalize these memories forever. Thanks so much for all your hard work. Can't wait to see the rest of the photos! Noula xxApril 16, 2009 - 3:51 pm

Lo Homme - What talent you have love your workApril 16, 2009 - 3:16 pm

Fri April 10, 2009 | Posted in Off Beat, Personal

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Isaiah 53:5 (The Message)

^2-6The servant grew up before God—a scrawny seedling,
a scrubby plant in a parched field.
There was nothing attractive about him,
nothing to cause us to take a second look.
He was looked down on and passed over,
a man who suffered, who knew pain firsthand.
One look at him and people turned away.
We looked down on him, thought he was scum.
But the fact is, it was our pains he carried—
our disfigurements, all the things wrong with us.
We thought he brought it on himself,
that God was punishing him for his own failures.
But it was our sins that did that to him,
that ripped and tore and crushed him—our sins!
He took the punishment, and that made us whole.
Through his bruises we get healed.
We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost.
We’ve all done our own thing, gone our own way.
And God has piled all our sins, everything we’ve done wrong,
on him, on him.

…..

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Annette Simmons - Amazing pictures so creative.. Your incrediableApril 18, 2009 - 9:09 am

shannen dixon - awsome photos cindy, they look really good!!April 17, 2009 - 11:16 am

bella freeman - wow cindy, great photos!!! they look great!!!April 17, 2009 - 11:15 am

Le Homme - Love your work, the photo of the cross is AWESOMEApril 16, 2009 - 2:49 pm

Thu April 9, 2009 | Posted in Off Beat

We can learn so much from this amazing man …

“My name is Nick Vujicic and I’m 25 years old. I was born without arms or legs and given no medical reason for this condition. Faced with countless challenges and obstacles, God has given me the strength to surmount what others might call impossible. Along with that, the Lord has placed within me an unquenchable passion to share this same hope and genuine love that I’ve personally experienced with more than two million people all over the globe.”