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04 January 2011

I Do Love to Be Beside the Seaside (as Long As I Can Sit in the Shade)


A sunny day in Auckland.

We tie our new inflatable kayak on the roof of our people mover and head to the local beach.
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But the tide is out. Way out.
Between us and the water lies a mile of shelly sludgey sand.
No matter.


Inflatable kayaks don't weigh much.


Just as well, because Scrag wants a ride too.


Never mind the shallow water.


We have turned into a family of picture-takers...


I am loving my new camera. What a great zoom.


They don't even know I am snapping them...


But sometimes to get the best shots you just have to take off your jandals and squelch through the sludge.


Or sit really close to a very sweet cookie-eating face...


Some faces just need to be photographed...


Again and again...




Yep, having a camera makes spending a day in the blazing sun worth it, even when you have cramps. I love my new camera!!!

9 comments:

  1. I'm totally a shade person too! Drooling over the thought of your new camera...that's on my wish list. Beautiful photos!
    Looks like a great day x

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  2. I'm such a shade person! Great pics Simone, and I hope that you'll pop over and consider joining in my Project 2011 meme!

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  3. Great pics. Looks like a fun day - yeah i am a shade lover...a bit of sunshine then back to lie in the shade xx

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  4. I'm loving your new camera too! Great photos, I love your capturing them 'unawares'. Close-ups of little faces are THE BEST! You have gorgeous children xx

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  5. GREAT shots!!! I love days at the beach!

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  6. awesome pics Simoney...
    congrates on the new toy!!!
    mamma always loves a good toy!

    love and light

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  7. Major camera envy!! So loving NZ beach time with the family. Beautiful photos.

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  8. haha love your last sentence... 'even with cramps'. I NEED a camera that good.
    Seriously how great is your new camera. Those pics are awesome!
    So when are you coming back over for a visit? I feel like hanging out.

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  9. Adorable pictures! New here and having fun already. Feel free to stop by.

    Billie
    http://rowellreviews.blogspot.com

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