Dinosaur Party
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Today was Zen’s 4th Birthday Party – Dinosaur themed. His mama puts so much loving effort into her parties – it makes me terribly embarrassed about the ‘meet us at the park’ for Theo’s birthday last week! At Zen’s party there was an excavation pit with sand a dinosaur eggs buried inside. Theo came home with many treasures and we’ve all been excitedly checking on our hatching dinosaurs!
my first music video – Prodigal Daughter by Pearl and the Beard.
Some months ago I was approached by a record label Family Records about creating a music video for one of their bands. When they sent me a link to the band – I quickly said – heck yes.
Pearl and the Beard are the sweetest little pop/folk trio and their songs make my heart very happy.
While waiting for the reply email from Family Records, I trawled through all their music I could find online; wondering which song they wanted me to make a film clip for.
When I heard their song ‘Prodigal Daughter’ my heart skipped a little beat and I thought to myself “Oh, I hope it’s this one” and… it was.
If you didn’t see this on Facebook last week when I shared it (or even if you did), please enjoy the little music video I created for the band. I must admit, it was a lot of work, but I am very happy with the finished product. In nearly every scene, cheeky Theo is to the side of filming trying to get into the shot, haha
As you can tell, Peach worked very hard as an actress. She was paid for her work in small change and was told, since she earned the money herself, she could buy whatever she wanted. I should tell you that right after filming finished she marched into the toy section and chose herself some sparkle paint & play make up – her sweet round eyes challenging me to tell her that she wasn’t allowed it. She *isn’t* allowed make-up but since I told her she could buy whatever she wanted … I honoured my word. Home she came, proudly clutching it. Happily as she applied it in the mirror she said “when can I be an actress again? I need more make-up”… so yeah, she’s pretty much a professional actress now
Now, I don’t often ask you to share things but… if you liked this music video – I would love you to share it online or buy the album.
Pearl and the Beard are incredible band and I would love more people listening to their happy, heartwarming and eclectic music.
South Bank
I have been trying to instil a habit of thankfulness & gratitude in the children so whenever we visit a place I ask them to thank it when they leave. Today, as we packed up our pram and bathers from South Bank, Peach offered her first unprompted thank you
“Thank you beautiful sunshine and purple flowers, I really like your pool”.
And my heart skipped a few happy beats.




