They say it’s good to know people in higher places. I say it’s even better to know those with talent.
Many moons ago, I was invited to a friend’s 40th costume birthday party. The theme was to dress up as a famous namesake. I decided to go as Princess Grace (You know, the dark-skin, black hair Indonesian version…) and someone who was the spitting image of Natalie Wood popped out of nowhere and snapped this picture…
Nat and I have been in touch ever since.
Last year, she came over and took some fabulous family photos.
Oh, and see my blog header ? That’s also her amazing talent right there.
To commemorate the twinlets’ 2nd birthday, Nat dropped by and took these gems…
See…it’s not what you know or even who you know. It’s about who you’ll trust with your family…
Joining Trish at My Little Drummer Boys for another awesome Wordless Wednesday. See ya there !
kirri says
Princess Gracie….how appropriate hehe!
I always enjoy your photos….you most definitely have a lightbulb smile and a whole family of gorgeousness x
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mamagrace71 says
Naw, thanks Kirri. I knew you’d have a giggle at the Princess Grace story 😉
Me N my Monkeys says
I love costume party’s, there always so much fun..
Gorgeous family photos! xx
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mamagrace71 says
Yeah, Mr Surfer and I go all out when it comes to costume parties. We always end up having the best time 🙂
Ai Sakura says
such beautiful family photos! I’m always thinking of doing a family shoot but never get down to it!
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Ai ! It took us forever to get ourselves organised but once we did, we had the best time 🙂
Veronica @ Mixed Gems says
These are lovely photos. I really need to get my act together and organise some professional family photos. We’ve been so slack about it!
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mamagrace71 says
It took us forever to get ourselves organised ! Luckily, Nat’s an FB buddy so getting in touch with her was the easy part. It was just a matter of me getting off my butt and actually making that initial contact…which surprisingly, was the hardest part…
Fiona @ My Mummy Daze says
You are stunning! Such a sunny smile! Fab photos of a beautiful family xxx
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mamagrace71 says
Naw, thanks Fiona ! That Princess Grace photo holds some great memories…In fact, they all do 🙂 xxx
Amy @ MahliMoo says
Those shots are just gorgeous! You have a cute little family there Grace.
Love you are Princess Grace!
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Amy ! It’s a family full of craziness and chaos but we have lots of fun 🙂
Joni says
Ooh, you’re so lucky to have a very talented friend! And that costume is fab!
mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Joni ! The tiara was a “Hot Dollar” purchase…or was it “The Reject Shop” ? I can’t remember 🙂 And yes ! Nat is truly a talented lady 😉
Bridget says
Great pictures! Sounds like you’ve made the best kind of friend…the talented kind:)
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mamagrace71 says
You know it ! Why do you think I hang out with you ? 😉
Julia Kuku Couture says
Lovely shots and what a beautiful family you have I love the boys t-shirts in the final shots.
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Julia ! The boys LIVE in those shirts…won’t be long till they wear them out 🙂 Lol !
Mum of Adult Kids says
Gorgeous family photos Grace! I especially love the colours in the bottom two. So cheery!
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mamagrace71 says
Thank you ! It was a magical day so the lighting and colours turned out really well for us 🙂
Sonia @ Life Love and Hiccups says
I adore that photo of you guys on the hill. I didnt know you had moved your blog until yesterday. no wonder you werent showing up in my feed. xx
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Sonia ! Yeah, I started this new blog earlier this year. New year – new blog…worked out well 🙂 xx
Tamara says
What lovely family photos
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Tamara !
Jane @ Adventures of Java Jane says
Wow those pics are so natural and oozing with happiness… she doesn’t come to melbourne does she ; ) ??
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Jane ! Nat’s based in Sydney but she loves travelling so I wouldn’t be surprised if she made a trip out to Melbourne for you 🙂
ava says
Lovely pictures Grace-ie, it captured something very tangible in your beautiful family. The love and the happiness is very evident.
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mamagrace71 says
Thanks, Ava !!! There’s lots of craziness but yes, there is also lots of love and happiness in our home 🙂 xxx
Becky from BeckyandJames.com says
These are completely gorgeous! I would love a friend who would take lovely pics like these of my family and I. And your header is amazing.
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Robyn (@slightly_deep) says
You’re lucky to know someone who takes such beautiful shots 🙂
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Natalie says
Oh Grace, I want to blush…it is not too hard to grab a photo of such wonderful people 🙂
I read the comments and I would definitely do a shoot in Melbourne, I have family there so it is not too much of a stretch!
Anwyay, thanks for the promo and I will be seeing you soon!
Kirrily says
Grace, your children are sooooooo handsome. You are a gorgeous family. I feel like I want to soak you all up! xx
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Just Fab Nikki says
Adorable pics! I love the look in that tiara 🙂
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