Saturday, January 10, 2009

saturday afternoon date


We went to the movies. For the first time in ages. We ate too much popcorn, ate all of the maltesers in the (large) bag and sipped lemonade. And it was great. And it reminded me how great a little time with him can be. By ourselves. Me and my love. It still feels new. Us. There's still that newness. I love that. And him. Love him. And how sweet it was that when the movie was finished we were both so looking forward to coming home to see our little guy. Who launched into our arms when he saw us. Family love. 3.

And that photo...above. That's me, all ready for our date. And he, he took the photo. With my new camera. A gorgeous little digital that I can use to capture us, days, little things. So I can improve my photos using the manual settings. So that one day...soon, we can buy the 50d. And me oh my that will be nice.

And the camera. It was a surprise. A few nights ago, the little one all tucked up in bed. Me on my computer about to make tea. And he says: "I bought you something today". And I thought that it was a sweet treat...because he often surprises me with bakery treats. But no, to my delight, my new little camera. In its box, all wrapped up. Sigh. Sigh, sigh.

18 comments:

  1. I love your top - perfect for a date with the Mr.

    love Emma x

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  2. wow! great photo. and such a sweet post. and the date...sounds like it was perfection.

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  3. Gorgeous photo of your gorgeous self! Date afternoons and date nights are still novel for me too, and we've been living together for 13 years.

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  4. Oh a date... I have forgotten what that feels like.

    Lovely photo - captured the hair flick beautifully.

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  5. i really liked readying that post .... how nice to have such a wonderful thoughtful guy :)

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  6. What a gorgeous post - loved reading it.

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  7. Oh lovely. That sounds grand and i am sure that would recharge the batteries...xxx

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  8. Perfect Saturday afternoon...and I oh so know that feeling of delicious time out and then the anticipation of seeing the precious ones again....

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  9. perfect saturday afternoon!Nice to be able to appreciate both your fave guys for their own special qualities.
    Cute pic!

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  10. So so sweet! Maltesers are my movie chocolate of choice, too.

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  11. oh i am brand new to your blog and i am head over heels for you and your adorable family. love from ireland, kerri xxxx

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  12. love the photo! what a loving post..:)

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  13. oh my. what a sweet surprise (i love cameras!) what a beautiful photo and what a lovely blog!

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  14. What a great photo. Love your blog, such fun. :)

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