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julia at age 1 –  when we wake up every morning at 6.30, we have our little morning routine, james takes julia out to the garden and the beach, she points out to everything and waves hi to everyone she sees. but the best part (other than having 5min for myself!) is the look on her face when she comes back home with a flower in her hand for me! this has become my favorite time of the day ♡

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turks and caicos in watercolour

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when my mum came to visit last november, she set up a mini art studio by our back porch. she had loads of pictures from her previous visits and spent her days painting outside. it was so nice having her present, and knowing that she felt at home, doing what she likes best, in our place.

lucky me, i got her turks and caicos watercolours as christmas gifts, so now i have all these really cute reminders of her stay on island.

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julia-0652julia at age 1 –  feeding julia has always required a lot of patience and good moods, but now i’m having a hard time giving her vegetables, so we’re trying a different approach…a fruit smoothie with disguised vegetables, and she loves it! (this one had frozen mango, frozen raspberries, avocado and spinach) ♡

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on instagram lately / 05

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in february we celebrated julia’s birthday, and got back on track on island life. the weather has been strangely chilly for turks and caicos, which is nice for a change, and allowed for long walks and cozy nights in watching movies.

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julia-0552julia at age 1 –  she’s like the owner of the first step in the pool, steps in and out, in and out, and occasionally sits down to play with the water ♡

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