28 Jun 2013

sling diaries - joy


The crisp Winter air had descended upon us with the setting of the sun. The night held a milky hue in suspension as we climbed the front stairs and a full moon in all it's luminescent splendour shone from the jet sky above. Flanked by tiny sprinkles of glitter this glowing orb caught your full attention and I hesitated at the door for you to drink it in. Eyes froze still with lashes closing only momentarily to refresh their liquid and pupils instantly dilating to absorb the brightness with ease.

I watched as the corners of your mouth began to curl heavenward as your knowing of the natural world surfaced. This moon was one you had seen many times before and you knew it all too well  yet you viewed it this night with such wonder and serenity as if it had only shown itself to you for the first time. It's beauty washed over you and sunk deep into your pores. You radiated pure joy.

For an age we stood there in silence, you marvelling at the moon and I marvelling at you.  I felt my own mouth mirror yours but not from the magnificence of this celestial body did this feeling sporn. Enveloped in the warmth of your discovery and happiness my own took shape. Bathed in incandescence we stood together you and I and the joy brought me to tears.  I turned my gaze to the moon and beheld such a sight. For the first time I saw it through your eager eyes and its delicate bloom took my breath away.

My baby, I will hold your hand as your limbs stretch and grow and your imagination and learning ignites. Together we will view this world with new eyes and I will bask in all it's radiance.

Steph x

I am dancing about in the glow of the sunset wearing  Remy in the Sakura Bloom Simple Silk Sling in Pebble. 

Images by our beautiful and talented friend, Ellen Arthur. Thanks so much for your generosity sweet lady. x


19 comments:

  1. Oh, wow, such glorious photos. That last one, laughing, is so special. Kellie xx

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  2. This one nearly had me in tears. Your writing is so beautiful and I always look forward to your sling diaries...the photos are always stunning and the words you write sometimes leave me speechless.
    I love that last photo!

    Sarah xo

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  3. steph these pics are glorious! what a little treasure he is.
    Al x
    ps...love your dress!

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  4. It was such a pleasure lovely lady! You and your little one were such a dream to photograph xx

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  5. Well done to Ellen on some really brilliant images! Such beautiful words, Steph x

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  6. Love these photos, so beautiful. You look gorgeous Steph. xo

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  7. Oh wow, these are so beautiful. So special x

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  8. Beautiful words Steph. And very nice pictures.

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  9. so beautiful and full of joy as always! x

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  10. Absolutely heart warming dear Steph. There is no better joy then that experienced with those you love...

    Completely off topic and extremely strange comment but I have been meaning to say this for some time.. Dear friend you have the most stunning hands I have ever seen. Tender and strong.
    x x x

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  11. Wow Steph - so beautiful. I especially adore the one of you waltzing xx Oh and your dress is gorgeous!

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  12. The light is heavenly Steph, such beautiful photos - I especially love the one of you both laughing, with your hair flung back - gorgeous! Did you make your dress? It's so beautiful! xx

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  13. like all the above comments, beautiful is what comes to mind x

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  14. gorgeous smiles in the most beautiful light. adore all of it x

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  15. These images are just beautiful. You both look so happy to be with each other xx

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x