32/52: Sunset by the River

A portrait of my family once a week, every week in 2013

Byron: The kind natured, sweet man that I love smiles for a 'selfie' down by the river moments before his big catch.
Bella: She is happiest when surrounded by family and enjoying the simple pleasures offered by nature.

us // the cautious stare from a hungry friend // sunset over the river

This week we celebrated our final evening at the gorgeous river house down by the slow moving water. We sang, laughed and chatted merrily as the long afternoon rays transformed the sky into a spectacular orange light show, a sunset perfected by Mother Nature. The giant pelican pictured here floated towards as we cast long lines into the river. With each wiggle of the line, he glided closer to inspect our catch.

As the setting sun dipped below the trees upriver, the silhouette of our pelican friend could be seen against the reflection in the water. With his belly full, he disappeared from sight.

This week my favourites are of inquisitive babes enjoying the river by their favourite cafe, and this sweet little face bathed in the ethereal light of Newfoundland.

My giveaway ends today, be sure to enter for your chance to win one of two raw food recipe books.

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If you have seen a beautiful picture capturing the glowing, delicate effects of light or perhaps some magical shadows on a blog somewhere (perhaps it is one of your own), please share a link in the comments below.

I hope your week is bathed in light and love.

Bella xx

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Weekly Stills: A Winter Holiday at the River House

afternoon light // calm blue sea // a big yawn for a little dog // last night's wine

Our Daily Bread church cafe // homegrown flowers // fishing at the River House

The week that was. Mother Nature provided warm days filled with golden light, and calm seas. We embarked on a road trip to the River House where we fished for bream, marvelled at the beautiful homegrown flowers, drank tea, read books and watched pelicans glide silently by with the gentle current. The warmth from the sun provided us with enough energy and comfort to allow us to spend more time outdoors.

We dangled fishing lines in the river and waited in hungry anticipation. We chatted, laughed, sang and later, we dined on freshly caught fish. This week we filled each day with as many adventures as our young bodies could manage and each night we lazily stumbled into our snug bed and drifted into dreamy slumber.

For me, this week was all about sharing the sweet company of my family during a remarkable holiday in the winter time.

Dear friends, a warm remember to enter my giveaway. The final day to enter is TODAY and the odds of winning are very high. xx

With love,

Bella xx

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23/52 The River House

A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2013

Coco: Content to relax in the morning light by the river, she is pictured here looking towards the bone treasures she hid in the garden.

On a crisp winter morning we rose from the warm comfort of our little bed to wander along the bank of the slow moving river. The earth was damp and cool under my bare feet, forcing me to hop back towards the river house to find a pair, any old pair of shoes.

I love to visit the river house in the winter time. The sunlight plays on the water as it hops from one ripple to the next and the whole scene is quiet and calm as nearby floating ducks create wake triangles downstream. Here I sit on the weathered bench and close my eyes. I listen. The distinct sounds of nature can be heard: The musical trill from the birds on the island; the gentle rustle of dry leaves in the breeze and the rhythmic lapping of the gentle ripples against the pontoon and embankment that was built to prevent flooding onto the perfectly manicured lawn.

I stretch slowly, deliberately as I inhale deeply. My worries drift downstream with the ever flowing current and I feel serenity. I have my health, my greatest love, my family, my life to be thankful for and I make a silent promise to myself to come back here. Soon.

My favourite portraits from last week's link up with Jodi's 52 project are of these sweet faces, from the magic of bubbles to the cheeky expression and tiny toes. These are precious images. I was also struck by the humour and sweet nature of this little one as she bathes her brother in the kitchen sink.

Less than one week remains to enter our giveaway. If you haven't entered yet, the link may be found here. I will announce the winner on the 17th of June, 2013. Good luck my dear blogging friends and check back soon for another fantastic giveaway that I'm bursting to share with you all... As my readership grows, so too does my excitement with our giveaways.

You're going to love it!

Bella xx

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