Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Little Surfer

The evolution of confidence is a remarkable thing. At the beginning of our holiday, Angus would barely set foot in the ocean, with his junior boogie board. His first boogie board. A lovely Christmas gift from a dear friend. We coaxed and demonstrated in the crystal clear waters of the Sunshine Coast. To no avail. True to the observer in Angus, he stood back, with trepidation and each day would return to the car, carrying his tiny, untouched board. On our last day, at Coolum Beach, he finally plucked up the courage to give it a red hot go. Scott and I, super proud of our big boy's mettle. With that, a little surfer was born. Eventually, we were able to lure him from the waves. Exhaustion, thirst and hunger won out.

Today, on home turf, it was the perfect opportunity to test out the boogie board skills. Confidence has grown even stronger. Straight in, no persuasion required, riding the gentle shore-break like a budding grommet. A nice way to spend Scott's last day before his return to work. It's been a terrific three weeks, the boys and I have loved every precious minute of having Daddy around full time. Uninterrupted family time is so few and far between for the most part of our year, so we have really treasured these warm Summer moments.  















16 comments:

  1. How cute! What a milestone, you won't be able to stop him now! xx

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  2. I love seeing kids having so much fun at the beach. Creating their own little adventures. Next thing you know he will be telling you that he was "ripping up" the waves and is the next Kelly Slater. Gotta love them!

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  3. Oh, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

    Julie, I am SO glad you got beautiful Scott time, & the boys got Daddy time.

    You're right. It is BLISS!

    I'm getting some of this precious stuff soon too! (mid February).

    So much love xx

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  4. Goooo Angus - and Felix won't be far behind either!
    These photos are just magnificent.
    They make me want to get my toes in there.
    :-)

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  5. Clever little man! So much laughter in your boys eyes in these pics. We adore the beach and playing in the waves!

    xoxox

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  6. That is awesome! Go Angus! What a clever little guy! So good to get them used to the surf while their young, and your lucky you live so close to the beach! Glad you enjoyed the family time together, so special isn't it. xx

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  7. Fantastic, confidence is a wonderful thing...no stopping him now. So glad you have had a lovely holiday time :)

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  8. What amazing photos! That water looks so beautiful, crystal clear and inviting!. I laughed when I read your story though, because my girl (8) loved boogie boarding so much that her life's ambition is to be a professional surfer and own her own beach house! "...can we buy our beach house today mummy?..."

    ...I think I saw the same look in your boy's eyes!

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  9. Oh, such GORGEOUS photos! We too received boogie boards for Christmas, and they are the BEST present ever!

    And look at that smile of achievement. Truly worth persisting! xx

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  10. Woo how Angus! You go buddy!
    Lovely photos as always J.
    No stopping him now, and I think Felix will be having a go before too long!

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  11. i agree julie. it is so lovely having dad's at home during the holidays. it looks like beautiful family time. xo

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  12. Ah, the simple pleasures of summer! So good. Kellie xx

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  13. That water looks soooooo good! gxo

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  14. Yay for the water confidence...a big milestone for sure! Such happy summer holiday moments captured. So lovely.
    Alison x

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  15. Gosh your boys are adorable! I love the first image of the lady in the background, a woman on a mission with her orange bucket! Bet she was sent on an errand by a small person!!!!

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