Hi! Strangely enough I only remembered that this week was the first birthday of Over there to Here when I was choosing my photos. This time last year I finally took down the ‘under construction’ sign. I had prewritten and published a bunch of posts but didn’t go ‘live’ until then. Mainly because I was too nervous. The first post was Born in London which continues to get regular traffic. And as a Mum and a Mom, I’m going to still write about Brit life to give expats an insider’s view.
But, my love of photography and passion for exploring nature with my kids…well, as you can see, has made me change my rhythm…
Last Sunday I was surprised to see a Great Egret (above) hanging out in the village pond in East Hampton.
After school on Monday, my kids and I headed to The Walking Dunes. Yes, dunes that move across the land and slowly cover up whole forests. Of course, my son had to chase the seagulls on the beach.
I’ve used my kids toys for all the cover shots in my Google Plus series – and this was the latest stage set. This time last year I was just signing up with G+. I would have thought you were mad if you had told me a year later I would have a monthly linky (please join in on Monday!), write Google Plus tips and have over 10k followers.
My son was home for two days this week with a mild virus. As you can see from his expressions he wasn’t exactly feeling too bad.
Another half run and half walk in the woods.
And a stroll on the beach.
And my daughter used her pocket money to buy this owl from our local nature museum today.
Hope you can join me chatting and sharing on Google Plus on Monday on the Hopscotch!
Have a lovely week ahead.
cheers, Kriss
Jaime Oliver says
Happy blog birthday to you!! its such an amazing feeling isnt it when you first go live 🙂
Kriss says
Hehe I remember being petrified …and I’ve been in war zones under fire!
Emma @ P is for Preschooler says
Happy blog anniversary! How exciting to make it to a year! Your photos are amazing; I can see why you’d be pursuing that more on your blog as your interests change. Here’s to another great year ahead! 🙂
Kriss says
Thank you Emma! I’m loving it so look forward to the year ahead.
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
Wow, a year! Happy blog birthday 🙂 Although I love your Brit life posts, I adore your photographs, I’m glad you’ve expanded your focus x The collage of your gorgeous boy is just wonderful. Love the seagull shot and I want to run through those woods too x Looking forward to Hopscotch on Monday 🙂
Kriss says
So glad you’ll be on the Monday Hopscotch – I’ve so much liked having blogger pals to chat and share with since last month!
Angela says
Happy blogiversary ! I always love all your outdoor shots, the woodlands path is perfect for a run or walk! I love nature so I am always drawn to those first. Your boy looks great off graving a virus – hope he is back to normal 🙂
Mammasaurus says
Happy blog birthday – I love your photos as always – the beach one especially xx
Clare @ Emmys Mummy says
Happy blog birthday. I was so scared publishing mine and still do get nervous publishing new posts almost 3 years on.
Beautiful pictures
Michelle Twin Mum says
Your son looks like he is taming that seagull, that is a fabulous picture. Have a fab Sunday, Mich x
Charlotte says
Beautiful photos, that beach looks gorgeous! x
Rachael says
Happy blog birthday! I remember also being terrified when I went live with mine and got so nervous whenever I hit the publish button!
Lovely set of pictures. love the seagull one, beautiful! x
Mel says
I am in awe with your photography, as always. Those portraits of your son are quite simply gorgeous. What lens do you use for your portrait photography? Mel #SilentSunday(aargh, I realised I cannot subscribe to comments, will pop back later to check if you have answered).
Kriss says
Thank you Mel! I use a 18-55 mm lens on my Sony Nex 7 camera. I usually try to take the photos on manual setting and play around with the apertures – and never use flash.
Emma says
That last beach photo is just stunning Kriss! Happy Bloggiversary! 🙂
Iona@Redpeffer says
I love those images of the woods and the beach especially-so atmospheric and great composition.
Emma says
What a great collection of images. Your son is a very handsome lad – those eyes! He will be a heart breaker for sure!
Suzanne3childrenandit says
Happy blogging anniversary Kriss. You’ve achieved so, so much in 12 months – amazing! Your kids are beautiful too 🙂 stunning photos as always x
Kriss says
Thank you Suzanne – can’t believe it’s a year already!
Merlinda (@pixiedusk) says
This post touch so much in photography! Nature, portraits, macro shots even! I always love your photos. They are so nice. I wish really that one day Ill have the same level of expertise in photogrtaphy! Someday! #betterphotoproject
Tom Briggs says
Congratulations on your first year of blogging! Looks like you’ve had a busy week – great pictures too! 🙂
Emma Greenwood says
Happy blog birthday! A lovely collection of pictures from your week,
Nikki Thomas says
Have you really only been blogging for a year?? That’s amazing. I love the last photo, she looks so relaxed and happy and the colours are great. It’s funny how your children can make a big recovery when they are supposedly ‘ill’, my ten year old is very good at that.
Elaine Livingstone says
Happy first blog birthday. Love the splashing of the waves in the background of your walking on the beach picture. Love your son’s eyes, big and bright though have to admit does not look overly ill, but thats kids for you. That lane looks great for a walk down.
Su Tyler says
Well done on your first year! The woods and the beach are stunning shots.
Hellie's Corner says
All you photos are great, but I love the beach one, it’s so atmospheric #betterphotosproject
TheBoyandMe says
It’s such a huge contrast to see the walk in the woods (surely the trees should be budding by now?) and the wonderful beach walk.
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