Visiting me here Maxabellaland today are some of the lovely bloggers from Mama’s Little Nestwork.
There are places in bloggerspace that just make me feel welcome and safe and nurtured. Mama’s Little Nestwork is one such place. I stumbled onto Mama Hen’s blog early in my blogging days and I really enjoyed the simplicity of the joy she had for her daughter, Little Chick. She’s a warm, caring mother and that extends to a warm, caring blog and now a warm, caring network of mum bloggers. Mums without an agenda. Just writing about their families and, really, far nicer than me (sshhhhh, don’t tell them!). Aspirational if you like!
I hope my fellow Nesties will enjoy having a play in Maxabellaland. Don’t read the posts where I use the f-word or Mama Hen might kick me out!
At my place this weekend we baptised The Badoo. We thought we might try and ‘get the divil out of her’ (as my great-grandmother would say). Anything to help.
It seemed to work straightaway as she was good as gold throughout the mass and didn’t even mind having the ‘guy throw the water on my head’. Yes, I’m sure ‘the guy’ was very gentle, Badoo.
Here she is, the proud, newly holy little sister in the middle. I’m not sure how that lizard managed to become part of the festivities…
Afterwards we had a little luncheon to celebrate (complete with decadent cake). The Badoo insisted on blowing out the ‘birthday candle’ so out went the Christening candle and we sang that well known religious song “Happy Christening to you”.
She was already a little cheeky and now she’s my little cheeky angel. Here she is with her darling Dadda.
Cate says
We had a baptism last week for a very special little girl too!! And the wonderful cousins came to saty and play with my cheeky kiddos – so all in all we’ve had a really great weekend! Big deep breath and now start the week again 🙂 xxx
MomAgain@40 says
It looks like a great celebration! Beautiful pics! 😀
MultipleMum says
I am sorry I couldn’t be there. Glad it was lovely and the Badoo behaved herself! Great pic of the three together x
Gifts of Serendipity says
The last picture says it all really.
It’s reassuring that the holy water left at least a little divil behind because as we all know that’s what makes them truly precious.
Felicity x
Glen says
ah bless – great stuff — I NEED that cake
Kelly says
Gorgeous pictures, what a beautiful family you have. The cake looks so good too.
Frog, Goose and Bear says
Great post – funny! Maybe that’s what I need to do with my little just turned 2 year old. She’s been a little terror since she turned 2 last Thursday!
Love the cake too!
Sarah says
Awwww congrats to all involved. Lots of renouncing the divil at your place this weekend then. Round here it was renovation preparation continuing and then a blessed escape to a little Italian restaurant. Just the two of us.
BabyMac says
So is it the “divil” in me that totally thinks your husband is hot? Thought so.
Looks like a great day. I have to get Harper’s christening sorted out soon…you have given me the much needed kick up the bottom that was needed. And the cake! THE CAKE!
My Nanna {Mum’s Mum} always said I WAS the devil, not even that I had the devil IN me. What did she know? Huh? HUH?!
Mama Hen says
This post is beautiful! A really special day and the pictures are lovely! The cake looks delicious! Thank you for being featured in the Nest! Have a great day my friend!
Mama Hen
Wendy says
Congratulations! What a beautiful family, and a sinful-looking cake!
juststopspeaking says
Such gorgeous pictures, loving the flowers in the last shot and what a cake – kitkats just rock!
TV's Take says
Congratulations on your weekend festivities and the feature in the Nestwork! Now following you.
Drama queens mum (Kimberly) says
Hi. Stopping by from Mama’s little nestwork. Cute blogI’m following you now.
Wanda says
I had to laugh a little at how normal – yet phenomenal you are. Love this post and really enjoyed meeting you and your gang.
Congrats on being featured.
Melanie says
Congratulations to your little one! My God Bless her and your family.
Joey @ Big Teeth and Clouds says
She’s a beauty! I can’t imagine trying to hold my daughter while someone throws water on her head. She’d throw water on her own head – someone else, not so much!
Ruth says
what a beautiful post! Stopping by from the Nestwork. you have a lovely blog… following you now…
Blessings,
Ruth
Mira Narnie says
you know i;m a big fan of yours and your blog, and so it warms my heart no end when i see photos of your loved ones. It’s like an extra little inside scoop on what goes on in Maxabella land!!! lovely post – you have gorgeous children!!! Happy Christening to you Badoo!!!
cooperl788 says
Congrats on being featured, and congrats on Badoo’s baptism! It looks like it was a beautiful day, with a fantastic cake to boot! How cute that she wanted to blow out the Christening candle – that’s definitely a story to save for her first date. Have a wonderful night!
Leanne says
Thanks so much for leaving me that lovely comment today … and ENJOY your wonderful mention at Mama’s Little Nestwork (Oh, I love that Mama!!!) Your photography is so lovely – I can’t wait to explore more and more of your blog. Love the pics from this beautiful celebration. And so glad to be following you now. I’ll be back for more!!
Our Park Life says
I love the last pic…what an adorable smile your little girl has! Looks like a very happy occasion and that cake looks like a dream! is it one of your creations or is it a purchased cake?
Gill xo
Sommer J says
Great photos! What a lovely day! Also congrats on being featured! I like the F word, btw 😉
alexkeller says
your little angel is so sweet – almost as sweet as that Kit Kat cake 🙂
hopefully the little ones will all grow up to great big kids – after that teenage thing they go through. wait, mine seems to be doing it at 4 …
Penny says
Looks like a wonderful day. The cake looks too yummy! And love your older daughters beautiful hair colour.
Cat says
I adore your children though I’ve never met them. 🙂 Happy Christening to you guys indeed. I am so impressed with the Badoo’s ability to turn it on for the camera in the “I have my Daddy wrapped around my little finger” look that is equal parts cheeky and smart that is that last photo.
Polka Dot Daze says
Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love that photo with Dadda.
Jess says
Gorgeous! Love that little Ivy Designs dress on her, it suits her perfectly.
I am planning on a christening for Miss Izzy when the bubs comes along (remove the divil from the two at once, I say!) – I promised my late Yiayia that I would guarantee them a place in Greek Heaven with her. I would never forgive myself if I didnt follow through…
Lovely pics but I want to see a pic of you too! x
Jess says
Oh dear… I just used ‘her’ twice in the one sentence. Rude! Blame baby brain.. I meant The Badoo :o)
Catherine says
Aww your Badoo looks like a sweet little one. The pic with her Dad is a precious one. Thank you for sharing your special day with us. xo
Lucy says
Gorgeous. And can I tell you that I love love love the colour of all of your childrens hair. Just beautiful.
life in a pink fibro says
Aw too sweet. She looks so angelic…but we know better, Badoo, we know better.
NovemberSunflower says
I kind of like that the lizard made it into the family portrait of the kids. Kind of “fits”. Congrats!
Anne says
So glad to find you through Mama Hen whom I adore. The photos of your children are beautiful. Your little divil looks like quite the angel in all the pics!
Shannon of ** Happiness Is...** says
She is SUCH a little darling!! 🙂 xo
Eastlyn and co. says
Congratulations to The Badoo on her special day! What a great post, Maxabella, and congratulations to you on being a featured blogger in the Nestwork. You are truly deserving of the recognition as the phenomenal blogger that you are.
Crystal says
Aww what percious moments!
I am visiting and following from Mama’s Little Nestwork. I look forward to continuing to enjoy your blog.
Have a great day!
Crystal
http://kennedymomandwife.blogspot.com
Jen Johnson says
Cutest family! I enjoyed having the ‘biggest rays(race) ever’ in our backyard with my six year old daughter on Sunday! She made the course and the sign..:)
Lexie Loo & Dylan Too says
Stopping by from Mama’s Little Nestwork.
It looks like you had a wonderful celebration over the weekend!!!
Chelsea says
Love your blog! I’m now following through Mama’s Little Nestwork! Hope to see you around my blog sometime…
http://vandylandmommy.blogspot.com
Jodie at Mummy Mayhem says
Ah, I recognise that church… 😉
Congrats, hon.
JDaniel4's Mom says
Congrats on your special day and your daughters.
Hannah says
Congrats on being featured! These pictures are so cute!
KatieMay says
What a beautiful day you all had. I love that she had you sing to her and blow out the candle. That really sounds like something my 3 year old would insist on.
Congrats on being featured. I’ll be following 🙂
Rachel Cotterill says
I’m visiting from the Nestwork – though I’m one of the non-mums in the Nest 🙂
This is such a sweet post. And you can never have too many lizards, can you?! 😉
The Let's Talk! Mom says
A wonderful celebration and beautiful photos!!
I’m visiting you from THE NESTWORK and have become a follower.
Please follow me back at http://www.TheLetsTalkMom.com
Looking forward to it!!
Bianca
The “Let’s Talk!” Mom
Jill says
Beautiful pictures, congratulations to your little one. I’m visiting from the nestwork and I’m your newest follower. Have a great weekend!
Jill
http://meetthedubiens.blogspot.com/
Adrienne says
I totally agree with your view of Mama Hen! Simplicity and joy in motherhood. That she is! I loved the pics and your little girl is adorable! Stopping by from the nest. Congrats on your feature!!
Wynona @ ivy designs says
Wow, what a heart warming surprise to see your cherub wearing one of my dresses – I am thrilled to be a part of her special day. Bless xoxoxox
Jenifer says
Very precious! That cake looks yummy too. 🙂 Blessings to your family!