28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More childhood memories 28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years ShareHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years eve where we got a bit silly with the hats. These were taken at a New Years even in Kenya and before my brother got really sick, so probably around 1989/90.And here is Claus.And my mum.I was really good at shooting when I was a kid and won lots of championships. This photo is one of the few things I have from that time.This is Claus and I with our dog.Not sure which ones of these is Claus and which is me.This was taken just christmas day in the back yard of my grandma's (Mormor) house. We got the skis as a christmas present. All the fields behind her house belonged to my mothers brother Flemming.I think this may be my brother. For the first time I've noticed the photo in the background. It looks like this may be a photo of my mum with her two sisters and brother and what could be her dad Raimer in the middle.This would most likely be the new years eve where we were trapped by the snow 1978/79. We were supposed to have celebrated with the family but couldn't even get out of the house. Delicious with a glass of milk and a pie.We didn't have a lawn in the back yard. Instead we had pebbles...lots of fun shoveling them.This I think is a christmas eve dinner at my grandmas (mormor) place. My mum on the left and my uncle Flemming in the middle. Not sure who the person standing up in. It could be my grandmas brother. Possibly from around 1976/77I think it is my great grandpa (Raimer) in the middle row number two from the left. The title of the photo says that it is Christoffer (??) in the top left corner. Looking at the age of the boys this would have been taken in the 1920's.Claus dancing aeound the christmas tree and my mum and grandma (Bedstemor/Farmor).From left to Right. My grandma (On my dads side/Bedstemor/farmor), Knud Aage (My uncle/dads brother), My mum (in the foreground), My grandad (in the background), Irene (my auntie/dads sister), Grete and I assume the baby is Vinnie which means that it is likely that my mum was pregnant with Claus (born in July).This was taken at my grandparents place and after my brother got sick. He was really suffering at this point.This is one of the happiest family photos I have and the only one I have a print of.Going for a walk at Marielyst with Lott and Willy some of our german friends. Claus in the foreground and my dad on the right. I think you can just spot me in yellow pants in the background.I think this is at Lotte and Willy's summer house.Not sure if this is Claus or myself being babtised. It is my grand mother being god mother.This was taken outside our summer house in Marielyst.My brother number 2 from the top right on his school photo.Claus at daycare number 4 from the top left.Me at day care top left.
27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments My Mum as a young girl and with her siblings 27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if prShareHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if probably one of the oldest. You can tell that the photo was shot in black and white and that the negative was later coloured (badly). It would be my mum in the middle with her two sisters Eli (the oldest on the right) and Yrsa.This is my mum in the middle with what I assume is cousins.I think it is my grandmother (Karen) holding my mum.Here is the same as the first photo, but this time without the colour.My mum and her sisters playing in the courtyard of their farmMy mum with her older sisters.Eli, Yrsa, Sonja and Flemming Kragh.Having her photo taken as a little girl.Upset about having her photo taken?My mum with her younger brother Flemming.As a liitle girlMy mum in school.From left to right...Eli, Yrsa my mum (Sonja) and Flemming.As a young girls/woman...possibly from her Konfirmation.My mum as a girl scout (no 4 from the left).It is Flemming in the middle and my mum on the right.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Birthday 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate wShareEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate with the family.We gave him a new bike for his birthday...he was stunned and didn't know what to think of it, but he loves riding it now.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lego Exhibition 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLast weekend there was a Lego exhibition in the city.We caught the train in to St James station and ShareLast weekend there was a Lego exhibition in the city.We caught the train in to St James station and walked from there.It was a fairly small exhibition with my favourite being the pirate ship with all the details of the lower decks.There was also some Ninjago and Star wars.And a lot of other pieces.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Walk to Lurline Bay 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a niceShareThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a nice little pleasant walk that is easy for the kids.They loved jumping between the boulders....and exploring the small rock pools.Because of the recent storms the beach was full of Blue bottles, so no playing in the sand this time around.They are nasty little creatures that will sting you badly if you touch them.This surfer was being very careful in his bare feet.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Travelling as a child 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travellingShareWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travelling through Swizerland or Austria ending up in Italy (Either Lido di Jesolo or the Italian Riviera). Underway we would visit old friends of my mum and dad from the time they were working in Italy.Here are some photos from that time.I just noticed the burn scar on my arm on the above photo. I think this is one of the few childhood photos where you can really see it.This was out caravan while travelling.This is our caravan with the tent up in the middle.
10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Fathers Day 10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis Sunday it was fathers day.It was celebrated with a game of Bowling with the kids in the morningShareThis Sunday it was fathers day.It was celebrated with a game of Bowling with the kids in the morning and then family dinner in the evening (with yummi chocolate cake).This photo is the only family photo I have with the entire Kims family (including little Mia).
10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More kids artwork 10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetRather than keeping all the kids artwork I instead take photos of it.Here is some of the latest addiShareRather than keeping all the kids artwork I instead take photos of it.Here is some of the latest additions.
7. September 2015 10:09 by Admin 0 Comments Anything Goes - Sydney Opera House 7. September 2015 10:09 by Admin | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend Kim and I joined a couple of friends at the opera house to see the show Anything Goes.TShareThis weekend Kim and I joined a couple of friends at the opera house to see the show Anything Goes.This is a great musical which I believe is based on a book and it was first shown on Broadway all the way back in 1934.I love the old costumes from back...
27. August 2015 12:08 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Moment 27. August 2015 12:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLucas doesn't like me taking photos of him.Here I caught him having a moment after I picked him up aShareLucas doesn't like me taking photos of him.Here I caught him having a moment after I picked him up at daycare.
3. December 2012 11:19 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden playing with water 3. December 2012 11:19 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetaiden playing with waterShareNeedless to say that our lives currently revolve around looking after Lucas and Aiden. This Saturday I took Aiden swimming in the morning and I must say that he is getting more and more confident in the water. We reached another milestone with him being happy to just swim around (in circles mostly) wearing his floaties without holding onto me.In the afternoon it was really hot...36 degrees in the shade, so we decided to let him have some more waterfun at home in the inflatable pool.
3. December 2012 11:15 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden playing with Playdough 3. December 2012 11:15 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetaiden playing with playdoughShareThis weekend we bought some playdough for Aiden to play with.Initially he wasn't sure what to do with it, but after a while with a bit of guidance he started getting a bit more creative.
3. December 2012 01:25 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments First December 2012 3. December 2012 01:25 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweet1 dec 2012Share It is now the first of december and the Christmas shopping has started in the shopping centres. The other day the mall has a big sale and with that sale they has different characters walk the floor...in this case a Teddy with a girlie Santa. Aiden was very excited but a lille scared of the big teddy bear.
25. November 2012 11:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas two and a half months 25. November 2012 11:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetlucas two and a half monthsShareLast week Kim asked me to bring the camera an take some photos of Lucas on the bed.He is now two and an half months old and is now able to smile and get excited when he sees you and when you talk to him.He is still keeping mummy up at night although we think he is getting a bit better on that front.
24. November 2012 01:21 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments An Oldie, but a goodie 24. November 2012 01:21 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetan oldie but a goodieShareThis photo was actually taken more than 6 months ago, but going through some old photos I found it too good not to post.I was setting up for a pregnancy shoot (then Kim was 4 months due) and Aiden was trying to assist me with the setup. He happened to sit down it the perfect spot and give me a pose that tells so much about his character at that time...sucking his fingers and everything. ...and by pure coincidence it happened that the photo was perfectly lit.
20. November 2012 12:56 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Foot 20. November 2012 12:56 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetlucas footShareI took this photo a couple of months ago, but haven't come around to finishing it until now. It is a photo of Lucas' foot in my hands.
12. November 2012 11:44 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Old Photo - Aiden/Daddy looks the same? 12. November 2012 11:44 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetold photo aiden daddy looks the sameShareI found this old photo of myself that my dad took of me when I was about 3 years old (I think). Looking at Aiden today there is a strong resemblance in the facial features.The photo was badly damaged and requires a fair bit of restoration, but at least I now have a digital copy of the photo.
12. November 2012 07:31 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Kim and Lucas 2 Months 12. November 2012 07:31 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetkim and lucas 2 monthsShareThe other night Kim was sitting on the sofa with Lucas. They turned towards me and I took the following photos just using the built-in flash of my new camera.
12. November 2012 01:01 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas 2 Month Photos 12. November 2012 01:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetlucas 2 month photosShareIt has now been two months since Lucas was born and the other night we did another session taking some two month photos...this time of myself and Lucas. He has now grown a lot bigger and is a lot more alert to his surroundings. He is still not a very good sleeper although I think (Kim doesn't) he is improving a bit now. Kim is pretty worn out having to wake up at night to feed him and I can't help much as I have work to look after as well as Aiden.
11. November 2012 05:37 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Taronga Zoo Family day 2012 11. November 2012 05:37 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweettaronga zoo family day 2012ShareThis year my work had organised a family day at Taronga zoo. Since Chong works for the same company we managed to have most of the family covered with tickets and food. It was great to show the kids some of the animals such as the big gorillas. Snow leopards. Mountain goats... Lions... And dinosaurs... They also put on a seal show for us and it was fun to watch them performing stunts. Aiden was absolutely mesmerised... By the end of the day everyone was knackered... Click here to see slideshow with more photos