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See You By The Sea

June 1, 2015 by Emma

A last minute decision to head down to our home-away-from-home by the sea was just what the doctor ordered. I forgot to pack my phone charger, which was quite simply the best thing to ever happen. Switching off, unplugging, wandering with my often neglected big girl camera for once, bliss. We farewelled Autumn from Mumma and Opa’s house, stacking blocks high with Opa, taking cuttings from Mumma’s cottage garden, exploring their house now with new crawling skills and sleeping beautifully as is always the case in the salty air…

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I am not overly a ‘beach person’ – I didn’t grow up with surf and sand, but walking Andersons Inlet in the colder months is one of my favourites. It’s bitingly chilly, crisp, quiet. We explored the ever-moving sand bar, two excited dogs in toe with Opa too, Eleanor safely on Daddy’s back with her little ears protected from that icy wind in a bonnet knitted by Grandi.

We also got to meet and snuggle and inhale the deliciousness of our new baby cousin, Rafael. A sweet baby brother for Rufus, who of course now all of a sudden seems very grown up in his big brother role. Another little one to love and guide, watch grow and bloom by the sea where his great-great grandparents first secured land a century ago. I am always, always, wondering if they are looking down on the now much expanded family and pleased that we are all still here, in our special place by the cold southern sea.

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Perhaps I am a beach person after all.
If it involves My People, I’m there.

Filed Under: Explore, Family Tagged With: Anderson Inlet, baby wearing, Emma Steendam Photography, Ergo, Inverloch, newborn lifestyle photography, newborn photography, South Gippsland

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  1. Jess (Are We There Yet?) says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Such beautiful photos and a lovely post Emma – I dream of cold weather and being by the sea – what bliss!

  2. manisha says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:57 am

    gorgeous record of the weekend. em. so glad you could make it down. nan & pop would be so happy. xx

  3. Amy Paul says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Magnificent. I was only 2 blocks away for the weekend – immersed in a deeply profound workshop for The Desire Map. There was magic in the air at the beach over the weekend. It didn’t involve surfing for me, but a sense of grounding and clarity. Gotta love those negative ions!! xx

  4. Stephanie says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:34 am

    We love Inverloch. Mike and l honeymoned there nearly 7 years ago. Yes, we had a Gippsland winter wedding but l loved it. Mike is definitely a beach boy, me mountains but the quiet and subdued lifestyles there. We meandered the beaches and enjoyed evenings snuggled up near the fire. Bliss.

  5. Anne@Grit and Giggles says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:14 am

    I have to say I am a beach person but am happy to use it for relaxing, holiday visits rather than as a permanent location. I am also an outback person and a farm person. Your little munchkin looks nicely snuggled. I just got to meet the new addition to my sister’s family and she is so beautiful. Her big sister loves her and cares so much. I love that last photo of your family.

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