All Is Not What It Seems.

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s she said the words, a voice in my head was screaming, “Noooooo!”



She asked, “Can we send a photographer over there on Friday to take some photos?”

I wanted to say no. I wanted to wiggle my way out. And even after I reluctantly said yes, I was dreaming up ways to get out of it.
I had a busy day in Melbourne {which went successfully, thanks for all your kind words of support}, a delayed flight and therefore a late night, the day before. When I woke I had to do a speed clean, do hair and make-up and get Lacey dressed and in a good mood {quite difficult first thing in the morning}.
As I do with everything, I imagined how it would go in my head. The photographer would come for five minutes. He’d bring a crew. It would be like the papparazzi. Quick, uncomfortable and over and done with.
It all played out a little differently. I thought I’d have knots in my tummy. But I didn’t. It had been such a whirlwind week, that I just wanted it over. Dan, the photographer arrived, introduced himself… and it was like we were old friends. We talked about his renovations, and about living with the in-laws. I fixed up my hair {I wore it out}, and put on some gloss. We took a few photos, a few trillion more and then a few more after that.
Forty minutes later Dan still wasn’t quite sure we had the shot. I thought we were done, so I pulled back my hair and got ready to relax. “Let’s try just one more,” he pushed.
I saw down at our table, put Lacey in front of me and smiled. Lacey was over it. We tried everything to make her smile. Nothing. I grabbed $2 from my purse and bribed her. If you just look at the camera, I’ll buy you an ice-cream. Click. We had the shot. {You can see she’s holding the $2 in her little hand}.
And here it is below. You can read the article here if you like.

And as if you’re not sick of seeing me everywhere, I’ll be on radio this week too. I’ll tell you more about that as it happens. Eek!

26 thoughts on “All Is Not What It Seems.”

  2. I bought the paper just so I could cut this out and put on my vision board 🙂 I think you're extraordinary and I want your autograph! 😛 🙂

    xx

  4. I was so excited to read this yesterday! It's a lovely photo and Lacey looks so grown up!

    Can't wait to hear about this radio gig of yours. xx

  10. Chantelle, you are so beautiful. I love how your daughter is clutching her little gold coin.

    Your blog is divine …. fresh and full of light. Fantastic photos, btw. Nice to “meet” you.

    Eden

  13. Congrats Chantelle!
    Wish I could see it. Which paper? Ill ask my mum if she has it.
    The photographer wasn't Dan Boud was it?

    Congrats lady!

  16. I LOVE that you're getting a media profile dahlink. 🙂 I also love that you posted the “truth” behind the shot. You both look gorgeous. xo

  17. It's a great shot and you both look just gorgeous. I love candid shots. The article was very positive YAY!!
    Your doing so well and we all know why……your fresh your honest and your real!!!
    xxxx

  21. That's a great pic. You gals look cute. I can't believe how big Lacey is looking these days. Looks like she's a smart business woman too! Hope her ice cream was delicious! x

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