I will happily tell anyone that I ONLY use my digital SLR on automatic. Actually, strike that, I use my digital SLR on auto, without the flash, because it makes me feel a little fancier and I am NOTHING if not a show pony. I can happily snap away, pretending all the while that I have a "good eye" … [Read more...]
Chopped Liver
May 3, 2012 by 34 Comments
Yesterday when I was on my post car pick up high I rushed to a local town to pick up a present for Tim & Kesh and their impending arrival. I was loving myself silly in the shiny car, listening to Harper in the back seat say over and over again "Mummy the car is FANCY! And blue! And fancy!" nailed … [Read more...]
Show pony factor 9.98
May 3, 2012 by 52 Comments
Today I awoke with a little spring in my step for a few reasons. Firstly I was picking up my (yes I am so allowed to call it MINE) brand spanking new Ford Territory that was my prize for making it to the Top 5 Kidspot Bloggers. This is one of the very few quality perks I have EVER had from almost 6 … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: The saucy one
May 2, 2012 by 61 Comments
Now this one will divide the people, no doubts about it. I know that people are very stuck in their ways on when it comes to the placement of sauces, mustard's, condiments in general. Yes, yes I am tackling the big issues here at the moment. Rob and I are actually on the same page (for once) on this … [Read more...]
Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland…
May 1, 2012 by 27 Comments
I have been busy behind the scenes down here prepping for our Annual country village ball which is coming up in about 6 weeks time. I have never been on a Ball committee before, but it's been great fun pulling together some ideas and seeing them become a reality and being part of a team again. Not … [Read more...]
Rollercoaster
April 30, 2012 by 32 Comments
We have a sad girl on our hands at the moment. Not sad all the time, but most definitely sad when we go to School. I'm at a loss to work out just exactly why she is anxious this term, or if something in particular has happened to make her feel this way, but in the three days we've had so far this … [Read more...]
It’s the FLIPPING winner!
April 30, 2012 by 2 Comments
Oooh so many entries, such a quality giveaway. Let's do this. There were 119 entries/comments and the winner was chosen by random.org. The winner is COMMENT 64. That's right, 64!Which was Sarah Humphreys who blogs over at Hey Jude. Congrats Sarah! I hope your son enjoys it!Thanks to everyone that … [Read more...]
You know you want to
April 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You've all entered this giveaway haven't you? Closes tonight at 8pm so hop to it! … [Read more...]
Over The Back Fence {Episode 2}
April 29, 2012 by 16 Comments
Well what do we have here?It's Episode 2 of "Over the Back Fence" that's what! You can listen to it here on the link below, or you can download it through iTunes so you can listen to it on the go. I can only apologise now for my singing...Hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...]
Saturday setting
April 28, 2012 by 14 Comments
Much in the same way I will take photos of my washing on the line just because it beings me joy, I will take pictures of a table set for a dinner soiree in the late afternoon sun. Because why wouldn't you?We had a few friends over for dinner last night which was lovely. We ate cheese my the fire, I … [Read more...]
Garage sale goodness
April 28, 2012 by 48 Comments
Garage sales are pretty rare round these parts. The village has some strange rules and regulations about putting them on - the advertising etc (heaven forbid there are untoward, gaudy signs about) so it was with great delight that I saw my neighbour set hers up yesterday for a 9am start this … [Read more...]
Friday arvo fresh air
April 27, 2012 by 23 Comments
You know when you get to that time of the day? 3.30ish. You are tired. A little tetchy. Hungry. Sometimes a cup of tea and a sweet treat will do the trick. Others a quick 5 min nap (if you can be so lucky). It's not quite wine time. It's the in between crank of the day for me.But I have worked out a … [Read more...]
BabyMacGUSTO
April 26, 2012 by 23 Comments
I went to a wedding a few years ago now and after a substantial amount of champagne (What? It was French!) I got up with the band (of course) and belted the shiz out of some tambourine. I played that sucker like there was no tomorrow, bashing it against my hand and hip so hard that Stevie Nicks … [Read more...]
Giving her the world
April 26, 2012 by 30 Comments
Today was day one of Term 2 round here. Daisy adored her first term at School, doing as much homework as she could, learning more and more every day. I had to drag her off my laptop doing her Mathletics (who came up with that name?!) and Reading Eggs during the term but during the holidays? Not so … [Read more...]
When Woogs come to town…
April 25, 2012 by 27 Comments
: The kids are happy. OK, my girls are beside themselves as Harry and JACK WOOG are here: Jack Woog is very popular with my ladies: Mrs Woog gets to squeeze little girls and do all sorts of girly things with them: Food is eaten. Lots of food: Lots of wine too: And on a freezing day like today, … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Cutlery placement
April 23, 2012 by 75 Comments
Last week my post on correct bed making procedure opened up a plethora of comments and discussion on important house keeping matters. Who knew people felt so passionate about the mundane in our day to day lives? It pleased me no end for the mundane, and especially the household mundane, is a passion … [Read more...]
Flying Penguin Giveaway: Get the FLIP out!
April 23, 2012 by 119 Comments
When I was in the newborn haze of the first few weeks with Daisy I remember having a strong desire to get out of the house. If I had a plan to get out, go to the shops, anywhere, it would give me purpose and a sense of accomplishment for the day. So I did. I went out. I went and walked the length … [Read more...]
Over the back fence {Episode 1}
April 22, 2012 by 37 Comments
Welcome to the first episode of my Podcast "Over the Back Fence". It's a 25 minute show discussing the mundane (well not to us anyway) with my neighbour. I'm currently waiting for the show to be approved through Itunes so until then you can listen to it here, OR if you want to download it so you can … [Read more...]
Moments
April 22, 2012 by 9 Comments
School holiday weekends don't count. They come around, then are gone, rolled into the other days without even a blip on the radar. This one gone was no different. Quiet days at home. Some cleaning. A little prep for School returning on Thursday and plenty of playing, just being.I think we have had … [Read more...]
Down that little lane giveaway WINNER
April 22, 2012 by 6 Comments
Thanks to everyone that entered this sweet little giveaway from Tessa - what a joy it was to read all thise nice things that people had to say. The most popular was indeed "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all." Yes. My other favourite was from Bec with "keep … [Read more...]
