Saturday Rob and I celebrated 6 years of married life together and while my present did not arrive in time {from France!} I was presented with it when we returned from the wedding on Monday afternoon. And boy was it worth the wait! The traditional present for 6 years is iron or sugar {um, OK} and … [Read more...]

So here we are...at last! Thank you for being patient and waiting and thanks to the emails for those begging me for shots before hand - I hope it's worth your wait! I have to say that my amazingly talented husband Rob is responsible for all these amazing shots. A professional photographer he is not, … [Read more...]

Friday morning we awoke to a beautiful day but we didn't get much of a chance to enjoy it there was plenty to do. Tables to set. Lights to hang in trees. Signs to put up. Bouquets to make. Flower arrangements to be placed everywhere. And each and every one of us all got stuck in - family, friends, … [Read more...]

We're baaaaack! A mountain of washing, tired legs and very tired children and feeling a little flat as you do when the thing you have been looking forward to for such a long time finally comes, and then goes. And what a triumph it was! If I tried to cover it all off in one post I would actually … [Read more...]

There's something about sharpening pencils that it just so, well, lovely isn't there? I love the little pile of shavings that curl and drop as they fall down. I love the neat pile of sharpened pencils all lined up and just so ready for use. I love the feeling of accomplishment. I love the little … [Read more...]

:We are heading away tomorrow for THE WEDDING! It's here at last! I am excited about it. Excited about spending 4 days away with all my family and kids and friends. Every time one of my siblings has gotten married it has been a fabulous time. We always seem to have a marquee wedding or something … [Read more...]

Yesterday we had our first sunny day in just over 2 weeks. It was glorious. I got washing done. I did some gardening. I finally stacked away the woodpile that was wet and delivered weeks ago. I opened all the windows and let the fresh sunshiney air in.And today it looks the same again. Needless to … [Read more...]

Well, not really. Unless you consider waking up at 4.40am with a hangover funny. And then having to drive 1.5 hours in the dark and rain, funny. But it sounded like a good title at the time, and I have to admit I'm clutching at straws with this post. I don't know what to cover. What to say. How to … [Read more...]

Sunday 20th March 20103.20pm @home: A clingy girl who would not let me out of her sight after leaving her for a day: A mozzie bite or two on one chubby little cheek: A pony tail for the first time and a wee clip to the side. Biggest girl.: A tired and slightly hungover Mum: As ever, one great rack … [Read more...]

There are a few little signs, here and there that the season has changed. Slowly but surely the leaves are colouring and some starting to fall. Is there a better time than autumn? I just love it. LOVE it. And this garden, this town of mine is going to do it really well.Tomorrow morning I will be … [Read more...]

One of the best bits about the weekend that just passed {which we know was pretty good} was spending some time with my older sister who had come up from Melbourne for the big occasion. It was extra special to have her there - all the girls in my family all together - sharing such a memorable time … [Read more...]

A few days ago our local nearest town held their Annual "show". A formal explanation is as follows: An agricultural show is a public event showcasing the equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. The largest comprise a livestock show (a judged event … [Read more...]

I picked up a cheap dressing gown for Daisy last week from Big W which she is totally in love with. This of course made Harper a little jeal, so I hunted through some old clothes out the back and found just the thing I was after a hand me down dressing gown from one of the cousins in her size and … [Read more...]

Ahhhhhhh. Did you hear that? It's a huge sigh of relief that 'the' partay was a huge success! A relief that it all went to plan. Relief that the bride to be and all her friends had an absolute ball {I think?!}. Relief that all the things that I had planned actually turned out better than I could … [Read more...]

If I've been a little distracted this week it's because I have been the busiest of bees prepping for the weekend extravaganza. That's right - the Hen's weekend is finally here! Tomorrow morning I have 15 ladies staying at my place for the night. What was I thinking?Vases & candles bought. Flower … [Read more...]

Come on, talk a walk with us this morning. We'll go into town. Up our road and turn right. Down the main street. Past the cows. Past the crab apple tree. The air is cool and crisp. The sun warm and bright. We might see a rabbit. Or a wombat if we're lucky. And most definitely hear some birds.It's … [Read more...]

Is there anything bossier than a big sister? … [Read more...]

I often stop {usually in the midst of a reeeeally bad day when I have no patience and the kids are particularly feral} and think about what I have learnt on this job. This mothering gig. Seeing as day in day out no body really cares about what you know, or don't know {seriously when I am I ever … [Read more...]

What a busy couple of days we have had around here! We had a lovely visit from one of my oldest friends from school and her husband and 2 kids on Saturday night and then Rob's Dad & step mum for scones yesterday afternoon and then Rob's Mum is here for a few nights while she is on a golfing trip … [Read more...]