Category Archives: Maddox

Happiest Memory & Favourite Word

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I have been pretty busy getting things ready for Maddox’s birthday party.  There is not a good selection for what he wants online and I definitely can not find anything here in England. So below you’ll see what I have been up too so far.  I took comic book sheets and made a banner with Maddox’s name on it and even some cute cupcake toppers with the Pop art theme. What do you think?  

A portion of the banner I made for Maddox’s birthday party.
It has a total of 12 triangular flags from old Flash comics.
‘Happiest Memory': Giving birth to my sons Ronan and Maddox.
#maycreative #photoadaychallenge
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Possible cupcake topper.
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avourite Word: Serendipity
 #photoadaymay #photoadaychallange #serendipity
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Not sure what a Madeira cake is, but it tastes like a pound cake and an angelfood cake had a baby. I hope it works okay for the cake pops.


I’m watching creativetechs’s live broadcast on Family Portraiture @Ustream! Come join me http://t.co/Fuy5sb4V



Have been humming James Bond songs in my head all morning.

Comics & Monogram

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Comic book shop finds for my sons 5th birthday coming up. #comicshttp://instagr.am/p/KXfigGok5l/

The M collage of Flash I made for my son Maddox.
 #comics #flash
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I am about to select which of these make it to be Maddox’s birthday presents, and which ones will be less fortunate and get to be mutilated and cut up so that I can make cute photo frames for the gift bags. Just taking the Flash ones from the 90’s out of the plastic sleeves is making me want to turn around and look for Sheldon’s disapproval. I’m getting a little anxious about the cake pops I need to make on Friday. First time making them and I really hope they a) turn out alright b) taste amazing c) look pretty Anyone make them before have any tips, advice, or flavour ideas that they like the best? I am making ‘superhero’ ones for 10 boys ages 4 – 9.


‘No socks.’ #maycreative #photoadaychallange
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‘A smell I Adore’ is the discontinued Tahiti Coconut & Vanilla lotion by Bath & Body Works
 #photoadaymay #photoadaychallange #coconut #vanilla #scent
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Found the Justice League comics in Brighton that I need for Maddox’s birthday. Headed home to start making superhero party decorations.

Something that makes me sad

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Photo included is my dad’s last trip to Disneyland with my family. Ronan was two and I was pregnant with Maddox at the time. Pictured here with my sister and our friend Austin.
 


“Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don’t, then who will, sweetie? so keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” Marilyn Monroe
Shoe shopping with my partner. What do you think of these?
My current pair has holes in the soles, no good in puddles.
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‘Something that makes me sad’ is not having my dad around anymore.
Not just for me but for my boys as they grow up. :(
#photoadayapril #photoadaychallange
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Circle

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Maddox’s birthday is coming up and so it is time to start getting his party planning into order.  If you remember I made Ronan’s Indiana Jones invitations back in January.  For Maddox’s party this year he wanted a Super Hero party…more specifically a DC Justice League party.  I decided to tie his theme together with a Comic Book Pop Art look.  Here are the double sided invitations that I made tonight. The dots I think took the most time. Maddox says he really likes them and I look forward to making the decorations.

Handmade invitations for Maddox’s Superhero party

‘Circle’. #photoadaychallange
 #photoadayapril #love #quote #Corinthians #frame
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Pulled Pork with Kale-slaw and celery sticks. Kale-slaw made with homemade mayonnaise
made with avocado oil, s&p, garlic, mustard powder, and egg.
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Vibrant purple blooms outside our flat.
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Boys got a £1 coin for helping mummy tidy this afternoon. Off to Sainsburys to get a special treat. http://instagr.am/p/KAIA3SIk4C/



Jasmine Star Quote: “At the end of the day you can take mistakes and turn them around. Dont pay to play.”http://t.co/eDMwsatn @creativeLIVE


‎”Sometimes we give up our dreams for safety & comfort. But I was ready to risk safety & comfort for my dreams.” – @jasminestar

1PM

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Found some lost photos of my dad with Maddox the last time we saw him. With his super dark tan, long hair, and aloha shirts he totally fit in being with us in Hawaii. I think he spent more time under the water scuba diving than he did out on the surface.
Lounging to keep warm. http://instagr.am/p/J-CxXPok8W/
One Ukelele at 1PM
#photoadayapril #photoadaychallange
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In camera shot of my son this morning at Sports day today at school.
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Ronan playing Cricket at Sports day today at his school.
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‎”When I go strapless, I am more of a professional” @JasmineStar on shooting without a camera strap. @the_bonnierose @creativeLIVE
Being motivated by Jasmine Star, wedding photographer, on a live online course. @jasminestar

More Rain

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Just spent the evening having a ‘Mummy and boys’ night while Ryan is doing his thing at Chatham house in London. I wish it was not a school night and I did not have a long work day tomorrow. Would have loved to stretch our fun night out longer. I love my two little men.



Another rainy walk to school.
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‘Black & White': Our wall art.
#photoadayapril #photoadaychallange
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I am grateful.

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So thirsty. Sparkling water with lemon to quench my thirst.
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My two sons and being able to experience life in Europe together.
 #grateful #tck #photoadayapril #sons
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‎”Just be humble, self deprecating, with a tinge of intellectual superiority and always leave them wanting more.” – Blaire Waldorf #gossipgirl