Llandegfedd Reservoir

I joined my cousin and her family at Llandegfedd Reservoir this weekend. I have lived in Newport for nearly a year now and I had no idea this place even existed, but it is such a beautiful place to visit. I took the trip as an opportunity to test out my new toy;



I have wanted a good camera for ages, and after putting a little bit of money back each week I was finally able to splash out and treat myself. It is a Nikon D40 SLR and I am in love with it already. This weekend proved it was a good investment and not just for photographing my craft projects. I have never really been any good with a camera, but I am over the moon with my pictures of Laura's family. Watch out Annie Leibovitz!



And by far my favourite:

Emma's Wedding

Yesterday my cousin, Emma, married her long time partner Craig. The church service, although not my cup of tea, was very special and they tailored it to fit their situation so beautifully. Emma and Craig have a beautiful son, Isaac, who was born with both physical and mental afflictions. They are the most loving of parents and I am amazed at both their resilience and their positivity. Isaac is just over a year old now and they included him in the ceremony, and he played his part to perfection.

Picture 1: l to r - Aunt Shirley, Craig, Emma, Uncle Frank
Picture 2: Emma and Bridesmaid
Picture 3: Emma and Craig (I love the way she is looking at hm in this one)
Picture 4: The Happy Couple




After the church ceremony in Okeford Fitzpaine, we went to the reception in Tarrant Keyneston. The weather turned brighter and we all congregated outside the reception hall for drinks before the meal and toasts.

Picture 1: The siblings l to r - Uncle Frank, Mum, Aunt Theresa, Aunt Kate
Picture 2: My Cousins l to r - Laura and Joanna



As an end note, I must add that the day didn't start all that well for Laura and my Aunt Kate. Somehow while getting the kids fed and watered for breakfast, they managed to lock themselves in the conservatory. They had a mobile with them, thankfully, so they called our house and my brother grabbed our spare key, hopped on his motorbike and rode to their rescue. But not before he took some photos.