Wednesday 5 December 2012

celebrating


Last weekend we made a little road trip to my parents place, we gathered there with my brother and his beautiful partner James, my aunt Patma and my sister Suriya and there we prepared for a party to celebrate my parents and their 40 years of marriage. Amongst all the cooking, decorating and yes, a bit of op shopping, my most favourite part of the lead up to the party was the late night chats. Sitting out on our back deck staring at the stars, being amused by flying termites and doubling over with laughter, i felt my soul being nourished, it was so easy and so full of love. 
I found it interesting watching my parents and seeing where they are now, they seem to be in a place where individually they are both nourished, nourished by their art, their friends, their family, their interests and together they, as they said ' to get to their comfort zone', yes they still have their moments but they love where they are in their lives, feeling so blessed by their relationship and all those around who help to support it and to open it up. 
How gorgeous are these old pictures, taken in Penang, where my mum grew up and where she met my dad. 
The party was full of people from all different generations, old friends, new friends, children's friends, grandchildren's friends and family. It was a great and easy party, wonderful music, dishes upon dishes of amazing food (lots of curries), flowers, flags and laughter. All these things reflect what my parents bring together and share. 

True to form, the rest of the weekend was also about food, my brother brought his pasta machine along and we ate fresh rainbow trout from the backyard, unfortunately the heat was a little too much for them, luckily they were a great size for eating. 

Okay, heading back to my pile of sewing, getting ready for the Artisan's market this weekend and Bello market next weekend. But stay tuned for some Christmas crafting ideas. xxx

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  1. What a gorgeous, vibrant celebration!

    rachel xo

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    1. hi rachel, thanks for stopping by. it was totally lovely and so much fun.

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  2. Your mum what a stunner! And the recent photo of your parents is a great one, capturing the love and laughter. What a celebration. Lovely to learn more about your family who have created and nurtured the beautiful person you are. x

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    1. I know, she is and was totally hot. It was a super special day, very festive. xx

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  3. this is precious. I bet you make them so proud x

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  4. What a wonderfully nourishing day it was. So thrilled to be part of it and to be able to celebrate your beautiful parents. They are an inspiration, as are you.
    xxxx

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  5. Oh such lovely comments, it was very inspiring, especially acknowledging that relationships can be hard, but the rewards are magical. xxx

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  6. I know it has been said, but your mother is stunning!

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    1. hi Imogen, what can i say but, i concur, she also seems to have the amazing ability to look younger as she grows older.

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  7. holey moley jay, your mama is stunning. beauty within and without, through all the generations of your family...

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  8. hi umi, lovely to see you here, thank you for your gorgeous words and thoughts. xx

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  9. Such a lovely family celebration Jay. Your Mum is absolutely gorgeous, but lets not forget your Dad..he looks rather dashing too !! :) xx

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    1. aha, yes, thank you Judith, my Dad is totally gorgeous. They were both stunning in their youth and now still totally beautiful (inside and out), I am very blessed to have them as parents, they are totally wonderful humans. xx

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